Nepal is divided into 14 zones and 75 districts, grouped into five development regions. Each district is headed by a permanent chief district officer responsible for maintaining law and order and coordinating the work of field agencies of the various government ministries. The five regions and 14 zones are:
Eastern Region (Purwanchal)
- Koshi
- Mechi
- Sagarmatha
Central Region (Madhyamanchal)
- Bagmati
- Janakpur
- Narayani
Western Region (Pashchimanchal)
- Dhawalagiri
- Gandaki
- Lumbini
Mid-Western Region (Madhya Pashchimanchal)
- Bheri
- Karnali
- Rapti
Far-Western Region (Sudur Pashchimanchal)
- Mahakali
- Seti