Introduction The first Jail of Nepal was established in 1971 BS. The central jail situated at Jagannathdeval is the first jail of Nepal. This jail is called "Central Jail" which was known as "Sadar Jail" initially. After the popular revolution of 2007 BS, Ministry of Home took over the commands of this jail. After the division of Nepal into 14 Zones and 75 District, Local Administration took over the managerial responsibilities of this Jail. in 2019 BS Prison Act was enacted. To improve the management of this jail Home Ministry took over the responsibilities of this jail in 2050 BS again. At the local level, CDO of the particular district bears the responsibility of Jail. There are 63 Jails in 73 district of Nepal except for the Sunsari, Dhanusa, Bara and Bhaktapur districts. There are 2 Jails in Dang (at Ghorai and Tulsipur) district and Kathmandu district (Jagannathdeval and Dillibazar). 1.Central Jail Central Jainl was established in 1971 BS. It is the biggest Jail of Nepal. This jail is located at the centre of capital. Drinking water corporation lies at the eastern part, Bhotebahal at the western part, Kathmandu metropolitan at the northern part of this Jail. This jail is spread in area of 42 ropanies. Inside this Jail there are Bhadra Jail, Women Jail and Central Jail. There are 9 block in Central Jail, 3 block in Bhadra Jail and 3 in Women Jail. There is small industry inside this Jail for prisoners.
