Eastern Development Region

Also known as Purwanchal, Eastern Region, Nepal

former administrative region of Nepal

Key facts

Country: Nepal
Founded by: King Mahendra
Headquarters: Biratnagar , Kosi Zone
Largest city: Biratnagar
Zones: List Mechi Zone Kosi Zone Sagarmatha Zone (Now parts of Koshi Province and Madhesh Province )
Type: Regional Administration
Body: Eastern Development Regional Administration
Total: 28,456 km (10,987 sq mi)
Highest elevation: 8,848 m (29,029 ft)
Lowest elevation: 59 m (194 ft)
Density: 204.23/km (528.95/sq mi)
Demonym: Purbeli

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The Eastern Development Region (Nepali: पुर्वाञ्चल विकास क्षेत्र, Purwānchal Bikās Kshetra) was one of Nepal's five development regions. It is also known as Kirata region. It was located at the eastern end of the country with its headquarters at Dhankuta. The town of Dhankuta was the headquarter of the Eastern Region, as well as the headquarter of the Dhankuta District.

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