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.
The popular heritage sites of Nalanda district are as follows:
Nalanda University Archaeological Complex
Nalanda Archaeological Museum
Nav Nalanda Mahavihara
Hieun Tsiang Memorial Hall
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:
Nalanda College
Nalanda Mahila College
Allama lqubal College
Dr Ramraj Singh Mahavidyalaya Chandi
Gurusahay Deosharan Memorial College
Mahabodhi College
Magadh Mahavidyalaya, Chandi
Nalanda Shodh Sansthan and College
Nav Nalanda Mahavihar
R.L.S.Y College
Sadanand College
Sardar Patel College
Soghra College
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