Nalanda district is one of the thirty-eight districts of the state of Bihar in India. Bihar Sharif is the administrative headquarters of this district. The districts contain the ancient Nalanda Mahavihara a UNESCO World Heritage site. Nalanda is located in the Magadh region of southern Bihar.[2]
Nalanda became a fully-fledged district when it was split from Patna on 9 November 1972.[3][4]
Geography
Nalanda district occupies an area of 2,355 square kilometres (909 sq mi).[5] The Phalgu, Mohane, Jirayan, and Kumbhari rivers flow through it. The district is a part of Patna Division. Majority of the land in the district is fertile land of Indo Gangetic plane. In the extreme South, there lies the hills of Rajgir. There is also one small hillock in the district headquarters of Bihar Sharif.
According to the 2011 census Nalanda district has a population of 2,877,653,[9] roughly equal to the nation of Mongolia[10] or the US state of Kansas.[11] This gives it a ranking of 134th in India (out of a total of 640),[9] and 18th in state. The district has a population density of 1,220 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,200/sq mi) .[9] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 21.18%.[9] Nalanda has a sex ratio of 921 females for every 1000 males,[9] and a literacy rate of 66.41%. 15.91% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 21.12% and 0.05% of the population respectively.[9]
Since Kurmis are dominant in Nalanda, it is also known by the name Kurmistan in political circle.[13] Nalanda district is the birthplace of Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar. Kumar has reportedly been a popular face amongst the voters of this district. The Nalanda district comprises Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency, which can further be fragmented into seven Legislative Assembly constituencies. In 2015 Bihar Assembly elections, Janata Dal (United) (JDU), the political party led by Kumar was able to win five out of seven Legislative Assembly constituencies of the district. It has been stated that preponderance of Kushwahas apart from Kurmis and sizeable population of Extremely Backward Castes, who are considered as the supporters of Kumar, has been the prime factor behind success of JDU in polls conducted in this district.[14]
Nalanda district is fast developing and the ruins of the ancient Nalanda University or UNESCO Nalanda Archaeological Site attracts tourists from all over the world driving the local economy.
Economy
Agriculture is the backbone of the economy, with the majority of the population engaged in agriculture. Rice, wheat, maize, pulses, potato, fruits, and vegetables are the main crops. A newly setup Ordnance Factory, one of the 41 Indian Ordnance Factories has been set up by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India to manufacture artillery shells at Nalanda by the then Defence Minister Shri George Fernandes. Then there is the railway coach maintenance plant at Harnaut Block of Nalanda.
Tourism is well developed, with lakhs of people flocking at ruins of Nalanda University, Rajgir and Pawapuri. Rajgir was the first capital of Magadh Empire. Buddha had spent years at this place. Surrounded by five hills, it has got scenic views. Pawapuri, the Nirwana place of Mahavir, is holy place for the Jains.[15][16] In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Nalanda one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640).[17] It is one of the 36 districts in Bihar currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).[17]
Notable people
Kalim Ajiz, a Padma Shri recipient and Urdu writer
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Nalanda district is one of the thirty eight districts of the state of Bihar in India Bihar Sharif is the administrative headquarters of this district The districts contain the ancient Nalanda Mahavihara a UNESCO World Heritage site Nalanda is located in the Magadh region of southern Bihar 2 Nalanda districtDistrict of BiharTop Ruins of Nalanda mahaviharaBottom Son Bhandar Caves RajgirLocation of Nalanda district in BiharCountry IndiaStateBiharDivisionPatnaEstablished9 November 1972HeadquartersBihar SharifGovernment Lok Sabha constituenciesNalandaArea Total2 367 km2 914 sq mi Urban112 91 km2 43 59 sq mi Population 2011 Total2 877 653 Density1 200 km2 3 100 sq mi Demographics Literacy66 41 M 77 11 F 54 76 Sex ratio921 2011 Time zoneUTC 05 30 IST PIN Code803111 1 Major highwaysNH 20 NH 33 NH 120 NH 431WebsiteNalanda DistrictAdministrative map of Nalanda district Contents 1 History 2 Geography 2 1 Flora and fauna 3 Demographics 4 Politics 5 Divisions 6 Status 7 Economy 8 Notable people 9 References 10 External linksHistory EditNalanda became a fully fledged district when it was split from Patna on 9 November 1972 3 4 Geography EditNalanda district occupies an area of 2 355 square kilometres 909 sq mi 5 The Phalgu Mohane Jirayan and Kumbhari rivers flow through it The district is a part of Patna Division Majority of the land in the district is fertile land of Indo Gangetic plane In the extreme South there lies the hills of Rajgir There is also one small hillock in the district headquarters of Bihar Sharif Flora and fauna Edit In 1978 Nalanda district became home to the Pant Wildlife Sanctuary Rajgir which has an area of 35 84 km2 13 8 sq mi 6 Demographics EditHistorical populationYearPop p a 1901595 009 1911589 310 0 10 1921577 663 0 20 1931676 424 1 59 1941785 619 1 51 1951926 189 1 66 19611 086 972 1 61 19711 304 832 1 84 19811 639 922 2 31 19911 996 257 1 99 20012 370 528 1 73 20112 877 653 1 96 source 7 Religions in Nalanda District 2011 8 Religion PercentHinduism 92 78 Islam 6 88 Others 0 34 According to the 2011 census Nalanda district has a population of 2 877 653 9 roughly equal to the nation of Mongolia 10 or the US state of Kansas 11 This gives it a ranking of 134th in India out of a total of 640 9 and 18th in state The district has a population density of 1 220 inhabitants per square kilometre 3 200 sq mi 9 Its population growth rate over the decade 2001 2011 was 21 18 9 Nalanda has a sex ratio of 921 females for every 1000 males 9 and a literacy rate of 66 41 15 91 of the population lives in urban areas Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 21 12 and 0 05 of the population respectively 9 Languages of Nalanda district 2011 12 Magahi 56 27 Hindi 37 28 Urdu 5 69 Others 0 76 At the time of the 2011 Census of India 56 27 of the population in the district spoke Magahi 37 28 Hindi and 5 69 Urdu as their first language 12 Politics EditSince Kurmis are dominant in Nalanda it is also known by the name Kurmistan in political circle 13 Nalanda district is the birthplace of Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar Kumar has reportedly been a popular face amongst the voters of this district The Nalanda district comprises Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency which can further be fragmented into seven Legislative Assembly constituencies In 2015 Bihar Assembly elections Janata Dal United JDU the political party led by Kumar was able to win five out of seven Legislative Assembly constituencies of the district It has been stated that preponderance of Kushwahas apart from Kurmis and sizeable population of Extremely Backward Castes who are considered as the supporters of Kumar has been the prime factor behind success of JDU in polls conducted in this district 14 This section is transcluded from 17th Bihar Assembly edit history No Constituency Name Party Alliance Remarks171 Asthawan Jitendra Kumar Janata Dal United MGB172 Biharsharif Sunil Kumar Bharatiya Janata Party NDA173 Rajgir Kaushal Kishore Janata Dal United MGB174 Islampur Rakesh Raushan Yadav Rashtriya Janata Dal MGB175 Hilsa Krishna Murari Sharan Janata Dal United MGB176 Nalanda Shrawan Kumar Janata Dal United MGB177 Harnaut Hari Narayan Singh Janata Dal United MGBDivisions EditSub Divisions 3 Modern District of Nalanda with HQ Biharsharif was established on 9 November 1972 Earlier it was Biharsharif sub division of Patna district Bihar Sharif Rajgir HilsaBlocks 20 Giriyak Rahui Noorsarai Harnaut Chandi Islampur Rajgir Asthawan Sarmera Hilsa Biharsharif Ekangarsarai Bena Nagarnausa Karai Parsurai Silao Parwalpur Katrisarai Bind Tharthari Status EditNalanda district is fast developing and the ruins of the ancient Nalanda University or UNESCO Nalanda Archaeological Site attracts tourists from all over the world driving the local economy Economy EditAgriculture is the backbone of the economy with the majority of the population engaged in agriculture Rice wheat maize pulses potato fruits and vegetables are the main crops A newly setup Ordnance Factory one of the 41 Indian Ordnance Factories has been set up by the Ministry of Defence Government of India to manufacture artillery shells at Nalanda by the then Defence Minister Shri George Fernandes Then there is the railway coach maintenance plant at Harnaut Block of Nalanda Tourism is well developed with lakhs of people flocking at ruins of Nalanda University Rajgir and Pawapuri Rajgir was the first capital of Magadh Empire Buddha had spent years at this place Surrounded by five hills it has got scenic views Pawapuri the Nirwana place of Mahavir is holy place for the Jains 15 16 In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Nalanda one of the country s 250 most backward districts out of a total of 640 17 It is one of the 36 districts in Bihar currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme BRGF 17 Notable people EditKalim Ajiz a Padma Shri recipient and Urdu writer Satyadev Narayan Arya politician and Governor of Haryana Abdul Qavi Desnavi Urdu language writer critic Bibliographer and linguist Nawal Kishore Dhawal a writer poet editor and critic Ganesh Dutt administrator and educationalist Manazir Ahsan Gilani a writer and Islamic scholar Jabir Husain politician Abhay Kumar a poet diplomat Aditya Kumar actor Kaushalendra Kumar MP of Nalanda Nitish Kumar Chief Minister of Bihar and former MP from Nalanda Vikas Kumar actor Sulaiman Nadvi Islamic scholar writer and Pakistani historian Mrityunjay Prabhakar theatre director and dramatist L S N Prasad Indian paediatrician and Padma Shri recipient Siddheshwar Prasad former MP and served as Governor of Tripura Pramod Ranjan journalist Abul Muhasin Muhammad Sajjad Islamic scholar political activist and politician Syed Mohammed Saeed Raza a Muslim scholar and professor Brahmadeo Narayan Singh singer Ramchandra Prasad Singh Member of Rajya Sabha and former IAS officer Veer Pratap Singh Cricketer Tarkeshwari Sinha politician Hari Uppal founder of Bhartiya Nritya Kala Mandir and a Padma Shri recipient Vijay Kumar Yadav Ex MP from Nalanda Chandra Mohan Kumar Named as Britain s Top Doctor under the anesthesia category in 2010References Edit NALANDA Pin Code 803111 Silao All Post Office Areas PIN Codes Search NALANDA Post Office Address ABP Live Retrieved 28 July 2022 Chaudhary Pranava Kumar 15 July 2016 UNESCO declares Nalanda Mahavihara World Heritage Site The Times of India Retrieved 3 January 2021 Sub Divisions District Nalanda Government of Bihar India nalanda nic in Retrieved 3 January 2021 Districts of India statoids com Retrieved 3 January 2021 Srivastava Dayawanti et al ed 2010 States and Union Territories Bihar Government India 2010 A Reference Annual 54th ed New Delhi India Additional Director General Publications Division Ministry of Information and Broadcasting India Government of India pp 1118 1119 ISBN 978 81 230 1617 7 a href Template Cite book html title Template Cite book cite book a last1 has generic name help Indian Ministry of Forests and Environment Protected areas Bihar Archived from the original on 23 August 2011 Retrieved 25 September 2011 Table A 02 Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901 Bihar PDF census gov in Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Table C 01 Population by Religion Bihar censusindia gov in Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India 2011 a b c d e f District Census Handbook Nalanda PDF Census of India Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India 2011 Wordometer Country Comparison Population Retrieved 1 October 2011 Mongolia 3 278 290 July 2011 est 2010 Resident Population Data U S Census Bureau Retrieved 30 September 2011 Kansas 2 853 118 a b Table C 16 Population by Mother Tongue Bihar censusindia gov in Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India 2011 IANS 27 October 2015 Caste dominates in Bihar s third round polling Business Standard India Retrieved 18 June 2019 न त श क म र क मजब त द र ग ह ग ह ज ल न ल द क य स त स ट ज तकर कर ग क ल न स व प Aajtak Retrieved 5 March 2023 Govt won t shift ordnance factory from Bihar Times of India articles timesofindia indiatimes com Archived from the original on 11 May 2013 Retrieved 17 January 2022 PTI 17 November 2017 OFB Nalanda to develop indigenous artillery shells businessline Retrieved 19 November 2020 a b Ministry of Panchayati Raj 8 September 2009 A Note on the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme PDF National Institute of Rural Development Archived from the original PDF on 5 April 2012 Retrieved 27 September 2011 External links EditOfficial website Coordinates 25 12 00 N 85 31 12 E 25 20000 N 85 52000 E 25 20000 85 52000 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Nalanda district amp oldid 1145631771, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
