Eastern Development Region, Nepal
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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.[1] 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.[2][3]
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Eastern Development Region
Purwānchal Bikās Kshetra | |
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Country | Nepal |
Established | 1972 |
Disestablished | 2015 |
Founded by | King Mahendra |
Headquarters | Dhankuta, Kosi Zone |
Largest city | Biratnagar |
Zones | List
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Government | |
• Type | Regional Administration |
• Body | Eastern Development Regional Administration |
Area | |
• Total | 28,456 km2 (10,987 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 8,848 m (29,029 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 59 m (194 ft) |
Population (2011 Census) | |
• Total | 5,811,555 |
pop. note | |
Demonym | Purbeli |
Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NPT) |
Official language | Nepali |
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