Federal Provinces of Nepal (Grade:10) Unit 1.4

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Tuesday,
June 29,
2021
Class: 10 [Social Studies] 2nd Period 2076/01/20 2
Lesson1.4
Federal Provinces
of Nepal

4/29/2019 Class: 10 [Social Studies] 2nd Period 2076/01/16 3
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Teacher-Nar Bahadur Pun School: Mount Everest Secondary School Surkhet Class: 10 (Social) email:sharad.np7@gmail.com Mobile: 9848193583

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Scanning
•The constitution of Nepal 2072 Bs has the
provision of seven provinces in Nepal. These
provinces have been created in the basis of
their geography, resources and economic
efficiency. However, they may differ in their
strength from one to another.
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Execution of Federalism in Nepal
•The constitution of Nepal 2072 Bs has the provision of seven
provinces in Nepal. These provinces have been created in the
basis of their geography, resources and economic efficiency.
However, they may differ in their strength from one to
another.
•Nepal has been divided into 7 provinces;
1. Province No. 1
2. Province No. 2
3. Province No. 3 (Bagmati Pradesh)
4. Province No. 4 (Gandaki Pradesh)
5. Province No. 5 (Lumbini Province)
6. Province No. 6 (Karnali Pradesh)
7. Province No. 7 (Sudur Pachhim Pradesh)
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Province No.1

Chief Minister of Province No. 1 Sherdhan Rai
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1. Province No. 1
• Lying in the eartermost part of Nepal, this province stretches
from the Terai in the south to the Himalayas in the north. The
Himalays in the north The highest and the Third highest
mountain peaks of the world, Mt. Everest (8848m) and Mt.
Kanchanjungha (8586m) are the top peaks of the province. Other
notable peaks are Lhotse (8516 m), Makalu (8481 m), Choyu
m). The (8201 m), Nuptse (7555 m) and Pumori (7161 m). The
Saptakoshi, the biggest river in Nepal, lies here along with its
tributaries (Sunkoshi, Tamakoshi, Dudhkoshi, Tamor, Arun,
Likhu, Indrawati), Mechi river etc. The main inhabitants of the
Koche, province include Rai, Limbu, Lepcha, Rajbanshi, Koche,
Meche, Bahun, Chhetri, Sherpa, etc. The people follow typical
festivals and feasts as per their ethnicity and religiosity.
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1. Province No. 1
Province 1 possesses good prospects hydroelectricity and tourism.
The province has 14 hydroelectricity projects and 714 industries
in operation. The sites of tourist attractions such as Shree Antu,
Dhankuta, Bhedetar, Namchebazar of agriculture, Hyatung falls,
etc. are located in this province. The areas known as the capital of
rhododendron in Nepal i.e. Milke Danda, Tinjure and Jaljale lie
here. Biratnagar has been declared as the capital of this province.
Kakarbhitta and Pashupatinagar are the main trade transits to
India whereas Olangchung Gola serves as the trade transit to
China. The province can be prosperous if the natural resources are
utilized to the fullest. In this province, Somnath Adhikari 'Pyasi'
(Kaski) has been the Chief of the Province while Sherdhan Rai
has been elected as the Chief Minister.
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Province No.2

Chief Minister of Province No.2 Lal Babu Rawat
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2. Province No. 2
• Province 2 elongates only in the Terai region standing as the
smallest province of Nepal in area. Though this province has the
huge potentiality of agricultural production and large-scale
industries, it also holds a greater significance for tourisnm and
fishery. 522 industries are registered here. However, it has the
least possibility of hydroelectricity development. The majority
of the population is of Madhesi community, and the major ethnic
groups are Yadav, Dalit, Muslim, Tharu, etc. Maithili, Bhojpuri,
Awadhi culture dominate the region and Chhath and Eid are
celebrated with great pomp and show. The population density
the highest in the province in whole nation. It has 20% of the
total population of Nepal.
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2. Province No. 2
• The region is highly significant in terms of trade and business
and can collect good revenue from custom duty due to its direct
link with Indian borders. Janakpur has been made the provisional
capital of this province. Birgunj is the main trade transit to
India. The dense forest known as Charkoshe Jhadi lying in the
northern part is a valuable resource of this province. Tilak
Pariyar (Banke) has been nominated as the Chief of the province
while Mohammad Lal Babu Raut has been elected as the Chief
Minister.
Province 2 stands the highest in agricultural production and the
second highest in revenue collection.
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Province No.3 (Bagmati)

Chief Minister of Province No. 3 Dormani Paudel
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3. Province No. 3 (Bagmati Province)
• Standing as the third smallest province in area, this province is
located between Tibet (China) in the north and Province 2 in the
south. This is the most developed province since the federal
capital, here. The number of industries is 5298 and hydro-
electricity projects is 38 including the Upper Tamakoshi. The
major mountain peaks are Mt. Ganesh (7163 m), Mt. Jugal
(6,799 m), Mt. Langtang (7205 m), Mt. Gaurishankar (7134 m),
etc.
Tamakoshi, Indrawati, Trishuli, Narayani, Kamala and Bagmati
Rivers flow through this province. People are involved in
agriculture, industry and service. The sites of tourist attractions
such as the Kathmandu Valley, Nagarkot, Nuwakot, Dhulikhel,
Chitwan, etc. are located in the province.
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3. Province No. 3 (Bagmati Province)
•. Hetauda has been declared as the capital of this province.
The major Nepal-China trade transits Tatopani and
Rasuwagadhi also lie here. The main inhabitants are Newar,
Tamang, Sherpa, Bhote, Brahmin, Chhetri, Dashnami, Dalit,
Jirel, Magar, Tharu, etc. In this province, Bishnu Prasad
Prasain (Jhapa) has been the province Chief. Similarly,
Dormani Poudel has been elected as the Chief Minister. As
per the central revenue collection figures, Bagmati Province
contributes the largest share of the revenue. It also stands
the second for agricultural yield as Kavrepalanchock,
Dhading and Chitwan have very good agriculture
production and livestock rearing capacities.
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Province No.4 (Gandaki Pradesh)

Chief Minister of Province No. 4 Prithivi Subba Gurung
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• Lying between China in the north and Province 5 in the south,
the province is very rich for lakes. Among them, Fewa, Rupa,
Begnas, Khaste, Dipang and Tilicho notable. The province is
drained by the tributaries of the Saptagandaki (Kali Gandaki,
Budhi Gandaki, Seti Gandaki, Marsyangdi, Madi, Daraundi and
Seti). Therefore, this province holds good potentiality of
hydroelectricity generation with existing 29 hydroelectricity
projects. 556 industries are registered here. The beautiful peaks
such as Mt. Annapurna-I (8,091 m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,176 m),
Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m), Mt. Himalchuli (7,893 m) and Mt.
Machhapuchchhre (6,993 m) add additional glory to the
province. The people in this province are mainly involved in
agriculture, tourism, industry, service and foreign employment.
This province collects the highest remittance in Nepal.
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• The province is very rich for tourism with sufficient attractions
for mountaineering, trekking, rafting and paragliding. Tourists
visit Annapurna Conservation Area, Ghale Gaun, Bandipur,
Upper Mustang, Kagbeni, Dhorpatan and Pokhara with the
concept of eco-tourism. The Himali valleys, also known as cold
deserts, Manang and Mustang have been attracting several
tourists nowadays. The province has good prospects of
development with the best utilization of the perennial rivers and
sufficient lakes. Pokhara has been declared as the capital of this
province. In this province, Amik Sherchan (Chitwan) has been
nominated as the Chief of the province while Krishna Chandra
Nepali Pokhrel has been elected as the Chief Minister. (Prithvi Subba Gurung)
Gandaki Province can bloom economically through tourism and
hydroelectricity generation.
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Province No.5 (Lumbini Pradesh)

Chief Minister of Province No. 5 Sankar Pokhrel
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5. Province No. 5 (Lumbini Pradesh)
• Province 5 is bordered by India in the south and Gandaki, Sudurpaschim
and Karnali Provinces in the east, west and north Though composed of the
mixed population, the southern part is mainly inhabited by the Madhesi
communities. The caste and ethnic groups found in majority include
Magar, Tharu, Brahmin, Chhetri, etc. The province is drained by some
famous rivers like Karnali, Bheri, Rapti, Tinau, Babai, etc. The lakes are
Satyawati, Barakune, Badhigadh, etc. The glorious irrigation projects such
as Sikta, Babai, Bandganga, Tinau, etc. have benefited a lot for
agricultural yield. The universities like Nepal Sanskrit and Lumbini
Boudha Bishwobidhyalaya are promoting oriental culture. The availability
of abundant natural resources in the development of this province. It has
588 industries. Bhaluwang (Dang) has been declared as the provisional
capital of this province. Dharma Nath Yadav (Siraha) has been the Chief
of the
province whereas Shankar Pokharel has been elected as the Chief
Minister.
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Province No.6 (Karnali)

Chief Minister of Province No. 6 Maharndra Bdr. Shahi
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• Karnali Province is the biggest province in size which lies in the
mid- western part of Nepal without touching the plain Terai. It
borders with Province in the west, Province 5 in the south and
east, a part of Gandaki Province in the east, and China in
the north. The province is least developed in infrastructure
among other due to complex topography and harsh climate
which is generally cold and dry. The major inhabitants here are
Thakuri, Chhetri, Brahmin, Dalit, Bhote, etc. Mt. Kanjirowa
(6612 m), Mt. Kanti (6859 m), Mt.Gorakh (6088 m) and Mt.
Changla (6563 m) are remarkable peaks of the province. Besides
religious sites and mountain peaks, other tourist attractions of the
province include lake Rara, (the biggest lake in Nepal), lake
Shey-Foksundo, Bulbule Taal, etc.
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• The rivers flowing here are Tila, Thuli Bheri, Sani Bheri, Humla
Karnali, Mugu Karnali, etc. Besides Humla and Dolpa, all other
districts have access to roads but they are very narrow, just gravelled
and risky. Surkhet, Dunai, Simikot and Jumla have been serving
through air transportation too. It has only 39 industries. The
province is fertile for fruits like apple, orange, pomegranate, walnut,
yarsagumba, etc. The crop known as Jumli Marsi' is very popular
breed of paddy produced in Jumla. There are big grasslands useful
for cattle rearing and herbs. Birendranagar has been declared as the
capital of this province. Govinda Prasad Kalauni (Baitadi has been
the Chief of the province. Likewise, Mahendra Bahadur Shah has
been elected as the Chief Minister. Though rich in natural resources
such as herbs and fruits, development task in Karnali Province is
quite çhallenging to its unfavourable topography and climate.
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Province No.7 (Sudur Pachim)

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Chief Minister of Province No. 7 Trilochan Bhatta
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• The province is located in the westernmost part of Nepal
comprising the complete portion of the former Far-Western
Development Region. Its borders are the river Karnali in the
east, the river Mahakal and India in the west and south, and
China in the north. It is the second smallest province of Nepal in
area but has very good potentiality of external trade. Mt. Api
(7132 m), Mt. Saipal (7025 m), Mt. Yokapahad (6644 m), Mt.
Lassa (6189 m), lake Khaptad and lake Ghodaghodi stand as the
glories of the province.
Brahmin, Thakuri, Chhetri, Tharu, etc. are the main inhabitants
here. The province is remote and developmentally challenged,
too. The province has limited access to basic services and has
complex socio- economic structures.
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• It has 115 industries now. There are both widespread gender and
caste-based discriminations. Many evil practices such as Dowry,
Deuki, Chhaupadi, etc. are badly rooted in the societies. People
mainly go to India for seasonal employnment. Despite such
hazards, this province holds a very big prospect for
development. Godawari (Kailali) has been declared as the capital
of this province. In this province, Sarmila Kumari Pant
(Chitwan) has been the Chief of the province while Trilochan
Bhatta has been elected as the Chief Minister.
• The Sudurpaschim Province possesses a good prospect of
development if the prevailing social evils are eradicated and the
resources available are best utilized.
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Summary Lines
• There is provision of 7 federal provinces in Nepal as defined by the Constitution
of Nepal.
• Karnali Province is the largest while Province 2 is the smallest among all in
terms of area.
• Province 2 only covers the land of the Terai whereas Karnali Province remains
untouched to the Terai.
• Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces are a bit unfavourable in terms of climate
and topography.
• The world highest mountain peak, Mt. Everest lies in Province 1.
• There lies the federal capital Kathmandu in the Bagmati Province, and hence is
the most developed of all.
• Pokhara also known as natural paradise of Nepal, Ilies in Gandaki Province.
• The birthplace of Lord Buddha, Lumbini lies in Province 5.
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Homework
1. Karnali Province is made up of the most
part of the former Mid-western
Development Region that remained most
backward throughout the 3 decades of
regional practice. This is the only region
without its border with India. The Terai part
of the development region has been
detached from this province now. What
might be its challenges? Discuss and list few
points. PDF
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