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Nepali Unicode typing, Bikram Sambat date conversion, income tax & electricity bill estimates, land unit conversion, and interactive maps — built for everyday tasks in Nepal. Private, client-side, fast, and free.

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Common digital workflows in Nepal

Learn how to handle official documents, date conversions, taxation, and property units using free browser-based tools.

1. Nepali Language, Unicode Typing & Font Migration

Modern Nepali government portals, civil service forms (Lok Sewa Aayog), Nagarik App, and social media platforms require standard Devanagari Unicode. Many government offices and legacy archives still have documents typed in traditional Preeti or Kantipur fonts that appear garbled on mobile phones and modern computers.

  • Phonetic Unicode Typing: Type Romanized English (e.g., 'namaskar') to instantly produce clean Nepali Unicode text ('नमस्कार').
  • Preeti ↔ Unicode: Convert entire word processor files, notices, and legal briefs to Unicode or back without retyping.
  • Cheque Writing in Nepali: Convert numerical transaction amounts to formal Nepali words with Paisa for bank cheques and tax vouchers.
  • Spell Checker & Dictionary: Validate Devanagari spellings against stems from Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya and search meanings across 120,000+ words from the Brihat Sabdakosh.
Open Nepali Typing →

2. Bikram Sambat (BS) Dates & Official Documents

Bikram Sambat is Nepal's official national calendar, running approximately 56.7 years ahead of the international Gregorian (AD) calendar. When applying for machine-readable e-Passports, foreign university admissions, visa processing, bank KYC, or government certificates, converting between BS and AD dates is a mandatory step.

  • BS ↔ AD Date Converter: Convert birth dates, marriage certificates, and land purchase dates between Bikram Sambat and Gregorian dates across BS 2000–2090.
  • Interactive Nepali Calendar: Browse monthly views, copy ISO dates with a single click, and drag dates directly into web forms.
  • BS Age Calculator: Calculate exact chronological age in completed years, months, and days from any BS date of birth, with countdowns to upcoming birthdays.
Convert BS to AD date →

3. Personal Income Tax & Electricity Bill Calculations

Managing household and personal finances in Nepal requires keeping up with updated government tariffs and annual fiscal budget revisions. PBD provides accurate estimators based on published government gazettes and regulatory commission directives.

  • Income Tax (FY 2083/84): Calculate annual personal tax liability under the unified tax slabs published by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD). Calculates the 1% Social Security Tax waiver for SSF contributors, allowable retirement deductions (up to NPR 5,00,000), and insurance credits.
  • NEA Residential Electricity Bill: Calculate electricity consumption with the Electricity Regulatory Commission's progressive slabs for 5A, 15A, 30A, and 60A meters, including monthly service charges and the 5% VAT on monthly units exceeding 50.
  • Vehicle Tax: Estimate annual provincial vehicle road taxes across two-wheelers, cars, and commercial vehicles.
Calculate Income Tax →

4. Land Measurement Systems: Hills (Pahad) vs. Terai

Nepal uses two distinct traditional land measurement systems alongside international metric units. Real estate transactions, land ownership certificates (Lalpurja), and municipal building permits in the hills use Ropani, while the Terai plains use Bigha. Converting between them requires precise standardized conversion factors.

  • Hill System (Ropani–Aana–Paisa–Daam): 1 Ropani = 16 Aana = 64 Paisa = 256 Daam = 5,476 square feet (508.74 m²). 1 Aana = 342.25 square feet.
  • Terai System (Bigha–Kattha–Dhur): 1 Bigha = 20 Kattha = 400 Dhur = 72,900 square feet (6,772.63 m²). 1 Kattha = 3,645 square feet.
  • Cross-System Conversion: 1 Bigha equals roughly 13.31 Ropani. Instantly convert any land area into Square Feet, Square Metres, Acres, or Hectares.
Convert Land Units →

5. Interactive Maps, Administrative Palikas & EV Charging

Explore Nepal's federal administrative boundaries and public transit infrastructure directly in your browser. All mapping tools run on open spatial data and work seamlessly on mobile phones and desktop computers.

  • 7 Provinces, 77 Districts & 753 Local Levels: Search and zoom into metropolitan cities, sub-metropolitan cities, nagarpalikas, and gaunpalikas. Join your own spreadsheet or CSV data to generate thematic choropleth maps.
  • Public EV Charging Stations: Find operational electric vehicle chargers across Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, and major East-West / Prithvi highway transit corridors mapped via OpenStreetMap.
  • Local Weather Forecast: Check real-time temperature, rain probability, wind speed, and 7-day weather outlooks for any district or city in Nepal.
Explore Nepal Map →

6. Photo Resizing, Document Prep & Content Creation

Prepare digital files for online job applications, official visa portals, and social media without installing graphic design software or uploading sensitive photos to foreign servers.

  • Passport & Visa Photo Presets: Crop and compress photos directly in your browser to meet Nepal e-Passport / ICAO specifications (35 × 45 mm) and US DV Lottery requirements (600 × 600 px square).
  • Client-Side Image Compression: Reduce JPG, PNG, and WebP image file sizes to meet strict upload limits (e.g., under 200 KB or 500 KB) while maintaining visual clarity.
  • Social Media Content Generators: Discover curated Nepali caption ideas and trending hashtags by niche for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Facebook posts.
Open Image Compressor →

Quick reference tables

Standard formulas, official tax slabs, and conversion factors commonly needed in Nepal.

Nepal Land Measurement Conversion Table

Standard conversion factors used by Survey Offices (Napi) and Land Revenue Offices (Malpot) across Nepal.

Traditional Unit Region Square Feet (sq ft) Square Metres (m²) Subdivision Breakdown
1 Ropani Hills / Kathmandu Valley 5,476.00 508.74 16 Aana = 64 Paisa = 256 Daam
1 Aana Hills / Kathmandu Valley 342.25 31.80 4 Paisa = 16 Daam
1 Paisa Hills / Kathmandu Valley 85.56 7.95 4 Daam
1 Daam Hills / Kathmandu Valley 21.39 1.99 Smallest traditional hill unit
1 Bigha Terai Plains / Madhesh 72,900.00 6,772.63 20 Kattha = 400 Dhur (~13.31 Ropani)
1 Kattha Terai Plains / Madhesh 3,645.00 338.63 20 Dhur (~10.65 Aana)
1 Dhur Terai Plains / Madhesh 182.25 16.93 Smallest traditional Terai unit

Nepal Personal Income Tax Slabs (FY 2083/84)

Unified progressive slabs for resident individuals as announced by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).

Annual Taxable Income (NPR) Standard Tax Rate SSF Registered Contributor Rate Notes
Up to 10,00,000 1% 0% (Waived) 1% Social Security Tax is 100% waived for active SSF contributors
10,00,001 – 15,00,000 10% 10% Applied on income between NPR 10 lakh and 15 lakh (5 lakh band)
15,00,001 – 25,00,000 20% 20% Applied on income between NPR 15 lakh and 25 lakh (10 lakh band)
25,00,001 – 40,00,000 27% 27% Applied on income between NPR 25 lakh and 40 lakh (15 lakh band)
Above 40,00,000 29% 29% Applies to taxable income exceeding NPR 40 lakh

What you can do here

Browse by need — every tool is free and runs in your browser.

  • Nepali language

    Roman to Unicode typing, Preeti conversion, spell check, dictionary, BS calendar, age calculator and number-to-words.

  • Finance

    Income tax (FY 2083/84), vehicle tax and NEA residential electricity bill estimates with progressive slabs.

  • Maps & location

    Interactive Nepal map (provinces, districts, local levels), EV charging stations and local weather.

  • Content creation

    Nepali captions and curated hashtags for TikTok, Instagram and Facebook by niche.

  • Utilities

    Land unit converter (Ropani, Bigha and metric), image compress/crop with passport presets, and name badge PDF export.

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Why Powered By Digital

Practical utilities designed around how people in Nepal actually work online.

Private by design

Calculations, conversions, and image processing run on your device. We do not require an account or upload your documents to process them.

Nepal-first

Bikram Sambat dates, Preeti fonts, Ropani–Bigha units, IRD-style tax slabs and NEA bill rules — not generic global tools with a flag sticker.

Works on phone and PC

Responsive layout and lightweight pages so tools stay usable on mobile data, older phones, and entry-level computers.

Offline-friendly

After the first visit, progressive web app (PWA) caching allows most tools to open and function without an active internet connection.

Powered By Digital (PBD) publishes free web tools and short guides so students, freelancers, office workers and small businesses can finish common tasks without installing software or sharing personal data. For background on the project, see About PBD and our Privacy page.

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Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to everyday questions about using online tools in Nepal.

  • Are all tools on Powered By Digital free to use?

    Yes. Every tool on Powered By Digital is 100% free with no sign-up, no subscriptions, and no paywalls. All tools run directly inside your web browser without storing your inputs.

  • How do I convert Bikram Sambat (BS) birth dates to English (AD) dates for passports and forms?

    Use the Nepali Date Converter tool. Enter your date of birth in Bikram Sambat (BS) to instantly view the Gregorian (AD) date required for e-Passport applications, visa paperwork, academic admissions, and banking KYC. You can also explore month views and copy dates with the interactive Nepali Calendar.

  • How can I type in Nepali Unicode without installing software or keyboards?

    Open the Nepali Typing tool. Type phonetically in Romanized English (for example, typing 'nepal' automatically converts to 'नेपाल'). It runs in any web browser on Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac, or Linux without installing special fonts or keyboard packages.

  • How do I convert Preeti font text to Unicode for government websites?

    Use the Preeti ↔ Unicode converter. Paste your legacy Preeti or Kantipur font text, and it converts instantly into Unicode Devanagari. Modern government portals such as Lok Sewa Aayog, the Public Service Commission, Nagarik App, and online exam portals strictly reject legacy fonts and require Unicode text.

  • How is personal income tax calculated in Nepal for FY 2083/84?

    Under the unified tax slabs published by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), personal taxable income is taxed progressively: 1% on the first NPR 10,00,000 (waived to 0% for registered SSF contributors), 10% on the next 5 lakh, 20% on the next 10 lakh, 27% on the next 15 lakh, and 29% above 40 lakh. You can estimate your net take-home salary and allowable deductions with the Nepal Income Tax Calculator.

  • How does the NEA electricity bill calculator work with progressive slabs and VAT?

    The NEA Bill Calculator uses the approved residential tariff from the Electricity Regulatory Commission. It applies progressive unit energy rates and minimum monthly service charges based on your meter ampere (5A, 15A, 30A, or 60A). It also automatically computes the 5% VAT levied on the energy charge for consumption exceeding 50 units.

  • How many square feet are in 1 Ropani and 1 Bigha in Nepal?

    In the Hills, 1 Ropani equals 5,476 square feet (508.74 m²) and is divided into 16 Aana (342.25 sq ft each). In the Terai, 1 Bigha equals 72,900 square feet (6,772.63 m²) and contains 20 Kattha (3,645 sq ft each) or 400 Dhur (182.25 sq ft each). Use the Nepal Land Unit Converter for live cross-conversions.

  • How do I crop and compress photos for Nepal passports and DV lottery?

    The Image Compressor & Crop tool includes one-click presets for Nepal e-Passport (35 mm × 45 mm, ICAO standard) and the US DV Lottery (600 × 600 px square). Images are compressed and resized inside your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API without being sent over the internet.

  • Can I find all 77 districts and 753 local levels (palikas) on the Nepal map?

    Yes. The Nepal Map tool provides interactive layers for 7 provinces, 77 districts, and all 753 local levels (metropolitan, sub-metropolitan, municipalities, and gaunpalikas). You can search boundaries, inspect details, and upload custom CSV numbers to render color-coded choropleth maps.

  • Do PBD tools store my personal data or work offline?

    No. Calculations and conversions run entirely inside your browser. No files, dates, numbers, or text inputs are transmitted to or stored on our servers. In addition, the site's progressive web app (PWA) service worker caches resources so tools continue functioning offline after your first visit.

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