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Nalanda

नालंदा
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Area · — km²
Population · 28,77,653
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Nalanda — district of Bihar

Nalanda is a district in Bihar. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Nalanda

Home to Nalanda University, an ancient center of Buddhist learning and scholarship.

District HQ
Patna

Must-visit places in Nalanda

historical

Nalanda University Ruins

UNESCO World Heritage Site with remains of the ancient Buddhist monastery and university founded in 5th century.

  • monument
    Nalanda Archaeological Museum

    Museum displaying artifacts, sculptures, and manuscripts excavated from the Nalanda University site.

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Then & Now

Nalanda district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
24,19,759
Census 2011 baseline
+22.2%
Population · 2026
29,56,270
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
4,01,779
Census 2011 baseline
+14.6%
Households · 2026
4,60,601
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,172 villages

Nalanda district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
12,57,728Census 2011
Female population
11,62,031Census 2011
Sex ratio
924 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
4,01,779Census 2011
SC population
5,55,144Census 2011
ST population
1,224Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
29,56,270+22.2%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
4,60,601RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
9,12,734Census 2011
Cultivators
1,76,417Census 2011
Agri labourers
3,25,188Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
37,22,797 / 44,92,01083% complete
SBM-G toilets
3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Nalanda district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
24 of 1,172 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • Hospital· 26
  • Temple· 17
  • PHC· 7
  • College· 5
  • School· 4
  • High school· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Nalanda district.

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All 20 mandals of Nalanda

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1172 villages · 230 GPs
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Top villages in Nalanda

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Nalanda

How many mandals and villages are in Nalanda district?

Nalanda district has 20 mandals and 1,172 revenue villages across 230 gram panchayats in Bihar.

Where is the headquarters of Nalanda district?

The district headquarters of Nalanda is —.

What is the pincode of Nalanda district?

Nalanda district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Nalanda may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Nalanda fall under?

Nalanda district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Nalanda district?

Nalanda district had a population of 28,77,653 per the 2011 Census, across 1,172 villages.

When was Nalanda district formed?

Nalanda district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Nalanda district?

Major rivers in Nalanda district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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