Purwanchal (Eastern Development Region)

The Eastern Development Region consists of 3 zones (Koshi, Mechi and Sagarmatha)  and 16 districts. Dhankuta is the headquarters of the development region. The area of Eastern Development Region is 28,546 square kilometer. According to the Census 2001, its population is 5,344,476. and the density is 187.815/km2 (486.440/sq mi)
Brief Description of Zones of Eastern Development Region
Koshi Zone ( कोशी अञ्चल), is a  zone in Eastern Nepal, comprising six districts. The headquarters of Koshi zone is Biratnagar and is also its largest city. Other cities of Koshi zone are Inaruwa, Dharan, Dhankuta and Itahari. Its main rivers are the Arun, Tamar and Sapta Koshi.
Koshi Zone is divided into six districts:

1. Bhojpur District
2. Dhankuta District
3. Morang District
4. Sankhuwasabha District
5. Sunsari District
6. Terhathum District

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