Nalanda District
Introduction
Nalanda district is a part of the Patna division. Bihar Sharif town is the administrative headquarters for this district.
Attractions
Important places to visit are the Nalanda University, Rajgir, Swarna Gufa, Griddhakuta Parvat, and Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Bihar Sharif, Bodh Gaya
Facts & Figures
| Area | 2367 Sq. km |
| Population (2001) | 23,68,327 |
| Males | 12,36,467 |
| Females | 11,31,860 |
| Population density | 1006 Per Sq. km |
| Sex Ratio | 915 |
| Literacy Rate | 53.64% |
| No. of Sub-Division | 03 |
| No. of Blocks | 20 |
| STD Code | 06112 |
How to Reach
By Air
The nearest airport from Nalanda is Patna which is about around 89 km away. There are regular flights from Patna to Kolkata, Delhi, Ranchi, Mumbai, Varanasi, Lucknow, and Kathmandu.
By Rail
Rajgir, 12 km away, is the nearest railway station from Nalanda. There are several passenger trains running between Rajgir and Patna daily. The nearest major railway point is Gaya around 65 km away, from where one can board trains for Delhi, Kolkata, Varanasi, and some of the major centers in eastern India.
By Road
Nalanda is connected by a good road network with Rajgir 12 km, Bodh Gaya 50 km, Gaya 65 km, Patna 90 km, Pawapuri 26 km, and Bihar Sharif 13 km.