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Postal Codes in Karnali Province

Karnali Province has 10 districts and 79 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 Karnali Province.

Karnali Province Postal Code Summary

ProvinceKarnali Province
Districts10
Local Levels79
CountryNepal

Districts in Karnali Province

DistrictLocal LevelsPostal Code Range
Dailekh1160601–60611
Dolpa860101–60108
Humla760301–60307
Jajarkot760701–60707
Jumla860401–60408
Kalikot960501–60509
Mugu460201–60204
Rukum West660801–60806
Salyan1060901–60910
Surkhet961001–61009

How to Use Karnali Province Postal Codes

Every municipality and rural municipality in Karnali 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 Karnali 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 Karnali Province asks for a "postal code" or a "ZIP code," use the same 5-digit local-level code.

Example Address

A complete address in Karnali Province looks like this:

Recipient Name
Ward No. [X], Athabis
Dailekh District, Karnali Province
Postal Code: 60605, Nepal

Envelope Example for Karnali Province Postal Code

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

Sender:
Sender Name
Ward No. [X], Chhark Tangasong
Dolpa District, Karnali Province
Postal Code: 60108, Nepal

                                    To:
                                    Recipient Name
                                    Ward No. [X], Athabis
                                    Dailekh District
                                    Karnali Province
                                    Postal Code: 60605
                                    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 Karnali Province

Dailekh District

Dailekh District has 11 local levels, with postal codes ranging from 60601 to 60611.

Dolpa District

Dolpa District has 8 local levels, with postal codes ranging from 60101 to 60108.

Humla District

Humla District has 7 local levels, with postal codes ranging from 60301 to 60307.

Jajarkot District

Jajarkot District has 7 local levels, with postal codes ranging from 60701 to 60707.

Jumla District

Jumla District has 8 local levels, with postal codes ranging from 60401 to 60408.

Kalikot District

Kalikot District has 9 local levels, with postal codes ranging from 60501 to 60509.

Mugu District

Mugu District has 4 local levels, with postal codes ranging from 60201 to 60204.

Rukum West District

Rukum West District has 6 local levels, with postal codes ranging from 60801 to 60806.

Salyan District

Salyan District has 10 local levels, with postal codes ranging from 60901 to 60910.

Surkhet District

Surkhet District has 9 local levels, with postal codes ranging from 61001 to 61009.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the postal code range in Karnali Province?

Postal codes in Karnali Province are assigned per local level (municipality or rural municipality), so there is no single range for the whole province — each of its 10 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 Karnali Province?

Karnali Province has 10 districts.

How many local levels are in Karnali Province?

Karnali Province has 79 local levels (municipalities, rural municipalities, and metropolitan or sub-metropolitan cities) across its 10 districts.

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

No. Each district in Karnali 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 Karnali 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 Karnali Province?

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

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

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

What should I include in an address in Karnali Province?

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

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