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Postal Codes in Bagmati Province

Bagmati Province has 13 districts and 119 local levels, each with its own postal code under Nepal's 2025 federal postal-code system.

Use the table below to find the district you need, then open its page to look up the exact postal code for any municipality, rural municipality, or ward within Bagmati Province.

Bagmati Province Postal Code Summary

ProvinceBagmati Province
Districts13
Local Levels119
CountryNepal

Districts in Bagmati Province

DistrictLocal LevelsPostal Code Range
Bhaktapur430701–30704
Chitwan731301–31307
Dhading1330401–30413
Dolakha930101–30109
Kathmandu1130601–30611
Kavrepalanchok1330901–30913
Lalitpur630801–30806
Makwanpur1031201–31210
Nuwakot1230501–30512
Ramechhap831001–31008
Rasuwa530301–30305
Sindhuli931101–31109
Sindhupalchok1230201–30212

How to Use Bagmati Province Postal Codes

Every municipality and rural municipality in Bagmati Province has its own 5-digit postal code. To find the correct code for an address:

  • Find the district in the table above and open its page.
  • Look up the municipality or rural municipality on that district's page.
  • Use the matching postal code, or the ward-specific code if you need one.

Postal Code and ZIP Code in Bagmati Province

"Postal code" and "ZIP code" mean the same thing in Nepal — there is no separate ZIP code system. Whether a form, courier, or website in Bagmati Province asks for a "postal code" or a "ZIP code," use the same 5-digit local-level code.

Example Address

A complete address in Bagmati Province looks like this:

Recipient Name
Ward No. [X], Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur District, Bagmati Province
Postal Code: 30702, Nepal

Envelope Example for Bagmati Province Postal Code

Here is how a sender and recipient address, each within Bagmati Province, would appear on an envelope:

Sender:
Sender Name
Ward No. [X], Bharatpur
Chitwan District, Bagmati Province
Postal Code: 31304, Nepal

                                    To:
                                    Recipient Name
                                    Ward No. [X], Bhaktapur
                                    Bhaktapur District
                                    Bagmati Province
                                    Postal Code: 30702
                                    Nepal

Tip: always write the postal code right after the local level name, on its own line, so it stands out during sorting and delivery.

Example envelope showing where to write a postal code in a Nepal mailing address, with the old 5-digit code broken down into region, district, and post office digits
Example of the pre-2025 postal code format: how the 5-digit code was written on an envelope.

Postal Codes by District in Bagmati Province

Bhaktapur District

Bhaktapur District has 4 local levels, with postal codes ranging from 30701 to 30704.

Chitwan District

Chitwan District has 7 local levels, with postal codes ranging from 31301 to 31307.

Dhading District

Dhading District has 13 local levels, with postal codes ranging from 30401 to 30413.

Dolakha District

Dolakha District has 9 local levels, with postal codes ranging from 30101 to 30109.

Kathmandu District

Kathmandu District has 11 local levels, with postal codes ranging from 30601 to 30611.

Kavrepalanchok District

Kavrepalanchok District has 13 local levels, with postal codes ranging from 30901 to 30913.

Lalitpur District

Lalitpur District has 6 local levels, with postal codes ranging from 30801 to 30806.

Makwanpur District

Makwanpur District has 10 local levels, with postal codes ranging from 31201 to 31210.

Nuwakot District

Nuwakot District has 12 local levels, with postal codes ranging from 30501 to 30512.

Ramechhap District

Ramechhap District has 8 local levels, with postal codes ranging from 31001 to 31008.

Rasuwa District

Rasuwa District has 5 local levels, with postal codes ranging from 30301 to 30305.

Sindhuli District

Sindhuli District has 9 local levels, with postal codes ranging from 31101 to 31109.

Sindhupalchok District

Sindhupalchok District has 12 local levels, with postal codes ranging from 30201 to 30212.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the postal code range in Bagmati Province?

Postal codes in Bagmati Province are assigned per local level (municipality or rural municipality), so there is no single range for the whole province — each of its 13 districts has its own set of local-level postal codes. See the district table below for each district's range.

How many districts are in Bagmati Province?

Bagmati Province has 13 districts.

How many local levels are in Bagmati Province?

Bagmati Province has 119 local levels (municipalities, rural municipalities, and metropolitan or sub-metropolitan cities) across its 13 districts.

Is the postal code the same for every district in Bagmati Province?

No. Each district in Bagmati Province has its own set of local-level postal codes — they are not shared across the province. Open a district's page to see its exact postal codes.

How do I find the correct postal code in Bagmati Province?

Find your district in the table below, open its page, and look up your municipality or rural municipality to get its exact postal code.

Can I use these postal codes for courier and parcel delivery in Bagmati Province?

Yes. Both Nepal Post and private couriers use the local-level postal code to route deliveries within Bagmati Province, so including the correct code speeds up delivery.

Is the ZIP code the same as the postal code in Bagmati Province?

Yes. "ZIP code" and "postal code" refer to the same thing in Nepal — there is no separate ZIP code system in Bagmati Province or anywhere else in the country.

What should I include in an address in Bagmati Province?

A complete address in Bagmati Province should include the recipient's name, ward number, local level (municipality/rural municipality) name, district, "Bagmati Province", the postal code, and "Nepal".

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