Nalanda

Nalanda district is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar state, India, and Bihar Sharif town is the administrative headquarters of this district. Nalanda district occupies an area of 2,355 square kilometres (909 sq mi). Nalanda district is a part of Patna Division.

Rivers: Phalgu, Mohane,Jirayan,Kumbhari.

Sub Divisions: 3 - Bihar Sharif, Rajgir, Hilsa
Blocks: 20 - Giriyak, Rahui,Ajaypur Noorsarai, Harnaut, Chandi (Nalanda), Islampur (Nalanda), Rajgir, Asthawan, Sarmera, Hilsa, Biharsharif, Ekangarsarai, Bena, Nagarnausa, Karai Parsarai, Silao, Parwalpur, Katrisarai, Bind, Tharthari.

In 1978 Nalanda district became home to the Rajgir Wildlife Sanctuary, which has an area of 36 km2 (13.9 sq mi).

Nalanda district is fast developing and the ancient ruins of ancient nalanda university attracts tourists from all over world, especially from Asian COUNTRIES And it contributes to the national treasury also it provides employment to many people of surrounding areas and also gives boost to small shops around it.