Nalanda District

Population: 2,872,523 (2011)

State: Bihar

Language: Hindi, Magahi

Headquarters: Bihar Sharif

 

Area: 2355 square kilometers

Density of population: 1220 people per square kilometer

Literacy Rate: 66.41 % - Male: 77.11 %, Female: 54.76 %

Male Female Ratio: 1000:921

 

Boundaries of Nalanda District

 

North and North East: Patna District, Bihar

South: Nawada District, Bihar

South East: Sheikhpura District, Bihar

West: Jehanabad District, Bihar

South West: Gaya District, Bihar

 

Nalanda District Average Rainfall: 858.11 mm

Nalanda District Average Temperature in Summer: 33.31 deg C

Nalanda District Average Temperature in Winter: 16.41 deg C 

 

NALANDA DISTRICT MAP

 

 

Major Rivers: Phalgu, Mohane

Sub Divisions: Bihar Sharif, Rajgir, Hilsa

Blocks: Giriak, Rahui, Nursarai, Harnaut, Chandi, Islampur, Rajgir, Asthawan, Sarmera, Hilsa, Biharsharif, Ekangarsarai, Ben, Nagarnausa, Karai , Silao, Parwalpur, Katrisarai, Bind, Tharthari

Assembly Constituencies: Asthawan, Biharsharif, Rajgir, Islampur, Hilsa, Nalanda, Harnaut

 

Nalanda District Nearby Attractions

 

1. Rajgir

2. Nalanda

3. Pawapuri

4. Brahma Kund

5. Makdum Kund

6. Nalanda Archaeological Museum

7. Hien Tsang Memorial Hall

8. Silao

9. Surajpur Baragaon

10. Bimbisara Jail

12. Sone Bhandar

13. Ajatshatru Stupa

14. Rajgir Wildlife Sanctuary

 

Nalanda District Facts: This is also called Biharsharif District.       

 

Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, potato, onion

 

Major Industries: Handloom weaving

 

Major Educational Institutions: Nav Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda College, Maha bodhi College, Nalanda Collegiate School, Adarsh High School, Ras Bihari High School

 

What is Nalanda District Famous For: Its ancient center of higher education

 

Nalanda District Pin Codes

Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012

 

Places in Nalanda District