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Eastern Development Region, Nepal
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Eastern Development Region (Nepali: पुर्वाञ्चल विकास क्षेत्र) was one of Nepal's five development regions. It was at the eastern end of the country. Its headquarters were at Dhankuta.
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पूर्वाञ्चल विकास क्षेत्र
Purwānchal Bikās Kshetra | |
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Coordinates: 26°59′N 87°20′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Eastern Development Region |
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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