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
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012