Agriculture is the main source of occupation. The farmers mainly grow paddy, apart from it they grow Potato, and Onion. Few people of the district are also involved in handloom weaving. Since the district is a famous tourist destination, tourism plays a vital role in the economy of Nalanda.
HQ | Biharsharif (known as Nalanda district) | |||||||
Area | 2,367 sq. kms. | |||||||
Population | Total | 23,68,327 | Males | 12,36,467 | Females | 11,31,860 | ||
Population Density | 1006 per sq km | |||||||
Sex Ratio | 915 | |||||||
Sub Divisions | Biharsharif, Rajgir, Hilsa. | |||||||
Blocks | Giriyak, Rahui, Nursarai, Harnaut, Chandi, Islampur, Rajgir, Asthawan, Sarmera, Hilsa, Biharsharif, Ekangarsarai, Ben, Nagarnausa, Karaiparsurai, Silao, Parwalpur, Katrisarai, Bind, Tharthari. | |||||||
Agriculture | Rich Paddy Fields, Potato, Onion. | |||||||
Industry | Handloom weaving. | |||||||
Rivers | Phalgu, Mohane. |
S.No | Revenue Division | No. of Anchals | No. of Halkas | No. of Revenue Villages |
1. | Bihar Sharif | 7 | 51 | 429 |
2. | Hilsa | 8 | 22 | 198 |
3. | Rajgir | 5 | 46 | 457 |
Total | 20 | 119 | 1084 |
Details of Local Bodies:
Sl. No. | Classification of Municipal and Local Bodies | Number |
1. | Corporation | 1 |
2. | Blocks | 20 |
3. | Nagar Panchayats | 4 |
4. | Village Panchayat | 249 |
The popular heritage sites of Nalanda district are as follows:
- Nalanda University Archaeological Complex
- Nalanda Archaeological Museum
- Hieun Tsiang Memorial Hall
- Pawapuri jal mandir
- Vishwa Shanti Stupa
- Griddhakoot Hill
- Bimbisara Jail
- Maniyar Math
- Sone Bhandar
- Jarasandh Ki Baithak Pippala Cave
- Saptaparni Cave
- Ajatshatru Stupa
- Fortification Walls
- Venuvana Vihara
Famous institutes of Nalanda district are: - Nav Nalanda Mahavihara
- Sainik School Nalanda
- Nalanda College
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