Quick answer
Nalanda is a district in Patna Division, Bihar, with 20 blocks, 20 anchals (circles) and 249 gram panchayats (LGD code 209). Its population was 28.78 lakh in the 2011 Census, with a literacy rate of 64.4%. The district elects 9 MLAs to the Bihar Vidhan Sabha.
About Nalanda District
Nalanda (नालंदा) is a district in the Patna Division of Bihar, with its headquarters at Bihar Sharif. Its villages are organised into 20 development blocks and 249 gram panchayats, and its 20 anchals (circles) handle land and revenue work. LGD district code: 209.
The district had 28.78 lakh people at the 2011 Census, spread over 2,367 km² (about 1,216 people per km²). Literacy was 64.4%, and there were 922 women for every 1,000 men.
The district sends 9 MLAs to the Bihar Vidhan Sabha (Harnaut, Asthawan, Nalanda, Islampur, Rajgir, Hilsa, Biharsharif, Parsa and 1 more) and falls in the Nalanda, Saran and Vaishali Lok Sabha constituencies.
Nalanda at a glance
| Name | Nalanda / नालंदा |
|---|---|
| Type | District |
| LGD code | 209 |
| Division | Patna Division |
| State | Bihar |
| Gram Panchayats | 249 |
| Villages | 990 |
| Blocks | 20 |
| Anchals (Circles) | 20 |
| Population (2011) | 28,77,653 |
| Households | 4,77,529 |
| Literacy rate | 64.4% |
| Sex ratio | 922 |
| Area | 2,367.0 km² |
| Headquarters | Bihar Sharif |
| Coordinates | 25.2000° N, 85.5200° E |
| Census 2011 code | 229 |
| Wikidata | Q77633 |
| Schools | 2,898 |
| Bank Branches | 149 |
| Post Offices | 433 |
Map of Nalanda
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nalanda District LGD code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| Census 2011 code |
The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.
Nalanda District Block List
Nalanda district has 20 development blocks. Each block page lists its gram panchayats, explains what the block office does and sums up local facilities.
| Block | Name in Hindi | Gram Panchayats | Villages | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthawan | अस्थावाँ | 19 | 58 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Ben | बेन | 9 | 32 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Biharsharif | बिहारशरीफ | 20 | 67 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Bind | बिन्द | 7 | 35 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Chandi | चण्डी | 14 | 62 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Ekangarsarai | एकंगरसराय | 18 | 80 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Giriak | गिरियक | 10 | 35 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Harnaut | हरनौत | 18 | 79 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Hilsa | हिलसा | 15 | 57 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Islampur | इस्लामपुर | 20 | 91 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Karai Parsurai | कराय परशुराय | 7 | 45 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Katrisarai | कतरीसराय | 5 | 14 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Nagar Nausa | नगरनौसा | 9 | 47 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Noorsarai | नूरसराय | 17 | 61 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Parbalpur | परबलपुर | 6 | 22 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Rahui | रहुई | 16 | 63 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Rajgir | राजगीर | 9 | 34 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Sarmera | सरमेरा | 9 | 33 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Silao | सिलाव | 14 | 45 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Tharthari | थरथरी | 7 | 30 | Gram Panchayat list |
Nalanda District Anchal List
Nalanda has 20 anchals (circles). This is where you go for land records, certificates and revenue court cases:
- Asthawan (अस्थावाँ)
- Ben (बेन)
- Bihar (बिहार)
- Bind (बिन्द)
- Chandi (चण्डी)
- Ekangarsarai (एकंगरसराय)
- Giriak (गिरियक)
- Harnaut (हरनौत)
- Hilsa (हिलसा)
- Islampur (इस्लामपुर)
- Karai Parsurai (कराय परशुराय)
- Katrisarai (कतरीसराय)
- Nagar Nausa (नगरनौसा)
- Noorsarai (नूरसराय)
- Parbalpur (परबलपुर)
- Rahui (रहुई)
- Rajgir (राजगीर)
- Sarmera (सरमेरा)
- Silao (सिलाव)
- Tharthari (थरथरी)
Population of Nalanda
- Population
- 28,77,653
- Households
- 4,77,529
- Literacy rate
- 64.4%
- Sex ratio
- 922
At the 2011 Census, Nalanda had 28,77,653 residents, 14,97,060 male and 13,80,593 female, in 4,77,529 households: about 6.0 people per household. At 64.4%, literacy is higher than the Bihar average of 61.8%. Male literacy is 74.9% against 53.1% for women, a gap of 21.8 percentage points.
There are 922 females for every 1,000 males, compared with 918 in Bihar. Scheduled Castes make up 21.1% of the population and Scheduled Tribes 0.1%. Children aged 0–6 make up 18.0% of residents.
84.1% of Nalanda’s people live in villages and 15.9% in towns and cities.
| Rural population | 24,19,759 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 4,01,779 |
| Rural literacy rate | 62.4% |
| Rural sex ratio | 924 |
| Rural SC population share | 22.9% |
| Rural work participation | 37.7% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
Key figures for Nalanda district from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, 2019–21):
| Indicator | Nalanda |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 56.1% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 28.8% |
| Institutional births | 80.3% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 75.2% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 42.6% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 71.0% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 41.0% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 52.5% |
| Households with electricity | 98.9% |
| Households with health insurance | 12.8% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 98.9% |
Work and livelihood
At Census 2011, 36.3% of people in Nalanda were workers. Of them, 21.2% farmed their own land, 51.1% were farm labourers, 5.0% worked in household industries and 22.7% in other jobs such as services, trade and construction.
Administration
The District Magistrate (DM) heads the administration of Nalanda district. The Deputy Development Commissioner (DDC, also CEO of the Zila Parishad) oversees rural development schemes, the District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) looks after all gram panchayats, and the Superintendent of Police (SP) handles law and order. The elected Zila Parishad, headed by the Zila Parishad Adhyaksh, is the top tier of Panchayati Raj.
Nalanda MLA and MP List
MP, Nalanda
| Party | Janata Dal (United) |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 5,59,422 |
| Vote share | 48.9% |
| Winning margin | 1,69,114 |
| Runner-up | Dr. Sandeep Saurav |
Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04
MP, Saran
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 4,71,752 |
| Vote share | 46.2% |
| Winning margin | 13,661 |
| Runner-up | Rohini Acharya |
Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04
MP, Vaishali
| Party | Lok Janshakti Party(Ram Vilas) |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 5,67,043 |
| Vote share | 48.4% |
| Winning margin | 89,634 |
| Runner-up | Vijay Kumar Shukla |
Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04
Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabha seats in Nalanda
Seats held by each party in the 9 assembly constituencies of Nalanda: Janata Dal (United) 7, Bharatiya Janata Party 1, Rashtriya Janata Dal 1.
Panchayat elections
- Mukhiya seats won by women
- 55%2021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar
- Candidates per Mukhiya seat
- 6.92021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar
Women won 127 of the 230 Mukhiya seats in Nalanda in the 2021 panchayat election (55%), 30 of them on seats not reserved for women. 2021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar
In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 6.9 candidates stood for each Mukhiya's seat in Nalanda, against 8.2 across Bihar.
How Nalanda scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.
- PAI score
- 56.4/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Across its panchayats, Nalanda averages 56.4 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 4th of 38 in Bihar, slightly ahead of the Bihar average of 51.9. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
None of the 230 scored panchayats of Nalanda reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.
Scores on the nine development themes
Nalanda does best on “Socially just and secured” (71.8) and worst on “Water-sufficient panchayat” (48.2). That 24-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Nalanda
Nalanda District has 2,898 schools on record. See the full list of schools
This list comes from the Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ school register. It covers government, government-aided and private schools and madrasas, each by the highest stage it teaches, from primary to higher secondary. See udiseplus.gov.in for a school’s full record.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Nalanda
On record in Nalanda District: 149 Bank Branches and 433 Post Offices.
Banks with the most branches here: State Bank of India, Canara Bank, Indian Bank.
Facilities at a glance
How to reach Nalanda
The nearest railway station to the centre of Nalanda is Bihar Sharif, about 2.0 km away (ECR zone).
The nearest airport is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport, about 61 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bihar Sharif (BEHS) | Railway Station | 2.0 km | east |
| Tungi Halt (TNGI) | Railway Station | 3.2 km | south |
| Pawapuri Road Halt (POE) | Railway Station | 4.5 km | south |
| Jay Prakash Narayan Airport | Airport | 61 km | north-west |
| Gaya Airport | Airport | 77 km | south-west |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Nalanda is from everyday services
Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.
- Nearest bank branch
- 5.1 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
- Nearest railway station
- 6.8 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways
On average, a gram panchayat in Nalanda is 5.1 km from the nearest bank branch (closer than the Bihar average of 7.5 km). CalculatedRBI bank branch list
A typical gram panchayat in Nalanda is 6.8 km from the nearest railway station. Gram panchayats in Nalanda are, on average, 1.5 km from the nearest post office.
Places near Nalanda
The Districts closest to Nalanda, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| District | Division | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheikhpura | Munger Division | 34 km | east |
| Patna | Patna Division | 43 km | north-west |
| Lakhisarai | Munger Division | 57 km | east |
| Begusarai | Munger Division | 66 km | east |
| Gaya | Magadh Division | 72 km | south-west |
| Nawada | Magadh Division | 72 km | south-west |
Other Districts in Patna Division
Citizen services: how to get things done
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to your Anchal. The Rajasva Karmachari checks it in the village and the Circle Inspector sends the report on.
- The Circle Officer (CO) issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Jamabandi / Khatiyan (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)
- On Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), choose district Nalanda, your anchal and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan.
- You can get a certified copy at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or the Anchal office. Check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case on Bihar Bhumi (Dakhil-Kharij status) (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in).
Ration card
- To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
- In villages, the block office officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- Apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
- In villages, the Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- Complain about any government service on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call 1800 345 6284. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at the block office. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.
Government schemes for residents of Nalanda
These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Bihar, matter most to households in Nalanda. Each card says who can apply, what you get and where to apply locally. Open a scheme for the full rules, the documents you need and the steps.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.
| Benefit | ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the block office |
Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)
From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.
| Benefit | At least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the block office |
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.
| Benefit | ₹6,000 per year in three instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the block office |
Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)
Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)
Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.
| Benefit | ₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary, the block office and online |
Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal
Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.
| Benefit | ₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre and online |
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)
Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
Short-term crop loans at a subsidised interest rate for farmers, livestock and fisheries, with interest subvention for prompt repayment.
| Benefit | Crop loan at an effective 4% interest on timely repayment (up to ₹3 lakh) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Owner and tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs/JLGs of farmers, animal husbandry and fisheries farmers |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
Cash assistance for institutional delivery in government hospitals, with free transport and care arranged through the ASHA.
| Benefit | ₹1,400 to rural mothers for institutional delivery |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women delivering in a government or accredited facility |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre |
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance)
Crop insurance against natural calamities, pests and diseases at a low farmer premium (2% Kharif, 1.5% Rabi).
| Benefit | Compensation for notified crop losses |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All farmers growing notified crops in notified areas |
| Where to apply | your bank branch, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima & PM Suraksha Bima Yojana
Low-cost life cover (₹2 lakh for ₹436 a year) and accident cover (₹2 lakh for ₹20 a year) through your bank account.
| Benefit | ₹2 lakh life cover and ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Bank account holders aged 18–50 (life) and 18–70 (accident) |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
DAY-NRLM / UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (women's self-help groups)
Organises rural women into self-help groups with revolving funds, bank credit and livelihood training; members can become BC Sakhi, Lakhpati Didi and more.
| Benefit | Revolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Women from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families |
| Where to apply | the block office |
PM Vishwakarma Yojana
Recognition, skill training, toolkit incentive and collateral-free credit for traditional artisans and craftspeople in 18 trades.
| Benefit | ₹15,000 toolkit incentive and loans up to ₹3 lakh at 5% |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Artisans aged 18+ working in the listed trades (one member per family) |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Atal Pension Yojana
Guaranteed monthly pension of ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 after age 60 for unorganised-sector workers who contribute through their bank account.
| Benefit | ₹1,000–₹5,000 monthly pension after 60 |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Bank account holders aged 18–40 who are not income-tax payers |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (rooftop solar)
Subsidy for installing rooftop solar panels on homes, providing up to 300 units of free electricity a month.
| Benefit | Subsidy up to ₹78,000 for rooftop solar |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Households with their own roof and a valid electricity connection |
| Where to apply | online |
Terrain and climate of Nalanda
- Elevation
- 57 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 998 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER
The gram panchayats of Nalanda lie at an average of about 57 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model
Nalanda gets roughly 1,000 mm of rain in an average year. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 9 m, typical of the alluvial plains.
Land cover around Nalanda
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 86%
- Tree cover 7.9%
- Built-up land 4.0%
- Water and wetland 0.2%
- Grass and scrub 1.7%
- Bare or sparse land 0.1%
Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Nalanda's villages is about 86% cropland, 8% tree cover and 4% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021
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Nalanda District: frequently asked questions
Which division is Nalanda District in?
Nalanda District is part of Patna Division.
What is the headquarters of Nalanda District?
The headquarters of Nalanda District is Bihar Sharif.
What is the population of Nalanda District?
The 2011 Census counted 28,77,653 people in Nalanda District, living in 4,77,529 households. About 84% of them lived in villages.
How many gram panchayats are there in Nalanda District?
There are 249 gram panchayats in Nalanda District.
How many villages are there in Nalanda District?
Nalanda District has 990 revenue villages.
How many blocks are there in Nalanda District?
Nalanda District has 20 development blocks.
How many anchals are there in Nalanda District?
Nalanda District has 20 anchals.
How many assembly seats are there in Nalanda District?
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Who are the MLAs of Nalanda District?
The MLAs for Nalanda District (2025 election) are Asthawan: Jitendra Kumar (Janata Dal (United)); Biharsharif: Dr. Sunil Kumar (Bharatiya Janata Party); Rajgir: Kaushal Kishore (Janata Dal (United)); Islampur: Ruhail Ranjan (Janata Dal (United)); Hilsa: Krishna Murari Sharan (Janata Dal (United)); Nalanda: Shrawon Kumar (Janata Dal (United)); Harnaut: Hari Narayan Singh (Janata Dal (United)).
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Nalanda in?
Nalanda is in the Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Nalanda?
The Member of Parliament for Nalanda is Kaushalendra Kumar (Janata Dal (United)), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,59,422 votes (48.9%) and won by 1,69,114 votes.
What is the literacy rate of Nalanda District?
The literacy rate of Nalanda District was 64.4% in the 2011 Census (men 74.9%, women 53.1%), against the state average of 61.8%.
What is the sex ratio of Nalanda District?
In the 2011 Census, Nalanda District had 922 females for every 1,000 males (state average 918).
What is the area of Nalanda District?
Nalanda District covers about 2,367 sq km, which works out to about 1,216 people per sq km on its 2011 population.
Which block of Nalanda District has the most gram panchayats?
Biharsharif block has the most gram panchayats (20).
How many Mukhiyas in Nalanda District are women?
In the 2021 panchayat election, women won 127 of the 230 Mukhiya seats here (55%).
How many candidates contested each Mukhiya seat in Nalanda District in 2021?
In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 6.9 candidates contested each Mukhiya seat in Nalanda District. No Mukhiya seat was won unopposed.
How do the panchayats of Nalanda perform in the Panchayat Advancement Index?
The gram panchayats of Nalanda average 56.4 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, slightly ahead of the Bihar average of 51.9.
How many banks and post offices are there in Nalanda District?
We list 149 bank branches and 433 post offices in Nalanda District.
Which is the nearest airport to Nalanda District?
The nearest airport to the centre of Nalanda District is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 61 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gaya Airport (GAY), about 77 km away.
How can I file a complaint with the Nalanda District administration?
File your complaint on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284. It goes to the District Magistrate (DM) of Nalanda District and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number.
Which districts are near Nalanda District?
Neighbouring districts of Nalanda District: Sheikhpura (34 km), Patna (43 km), Lakhisarai (57 km), Begusarai (66 km) and Gaya (72 km).
What is the altitude of Nalanda District above sea level?
The gram panchayats of Nalanda District lie at an average of about 57 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).
How much rainfall does Nalanda District get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Nalanda District get about 1,000 mm of rain a year, 84% of it between June and September. The hottest days reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Nalanda District?
Around the gram panchayats of Nalanda District, the land is on average 86% cropland, 8% tree cover and 4% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
Data sources and updates
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- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-16)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Village boundaries with Census 2001 codes (datameet/indian_village_boundaries), ODbL 1.0 (as of 2001)
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-16)
- Hindi names of assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies (Hindi Wikipedia state lists), CC BY-SA 4.0 (page text); the names themselves are facts (as of 2026-10-16)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-16)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-16)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- Hindi spellings derived from a place-name token dictionary (learnt from LGD and SEC names), CC BY 4.0
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- Bihar panchayat general election 2021, Mukhiya and Sarpanch results (in-rolls/local_elections_bihar), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-16)
- UDISE+ Basic Details of Schools (school directory with locations), via India Data Portal, ODC-BY 1.0 (India Data Portal); underlying UDISE+ data is public government data (as of 2026-10-16)
- Bihar Vidhan Sabha 2025 results by constituency, Public results (ECI); Wikipedia compilation CC BY-SA 4.0 (as of 2025)
- Wikidata, CC0
Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026
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