NALANDA DISTRICT AT A GLANCE

Nalanda, is famous all over the world for the the ancient International Monastic University established in 5th century BC, which taught Vedas, Logic, Grammar, Medicine, Meta-Physics, Prose Composition and Rhetoric. Nalanda district is popularly known as Biharsharif. The rivers Phalgu, and Mohane flows through the district of Nalanda. The various sub divisions of the district are Biharsharif , Rajgir , and Hilsa. The district is divided into blocks of Giriyak, Rahui, Nursarai, Harnaut, Chandi, Islampur, Rajgir, Asthawan, Sarmera, Hilsa, Biharsharif, Ekangarsarai, Ben, Nagarnausa, Karaiparsurai, Silao, Parwalpur, Katrisarai, Bind, and Tharthari. It is spread over the area of 2,367 sq. kms. The total population of the district is 19,97,995.

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.

Details of  Sub-divisions, Anchal, Halkas and Revenue Villages:

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:

The detailed account regarding the number of the local bodies is as below:

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
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• 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