Nalanda
Nalanda is a district and city located in Bihar State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Nalanda district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.
Nalanda District overview
Nalanda is Town in Bihar serves as administrative headquarter of Nalanda district. Total area of Nalanda District is 2,355 km² including 2,242 km² rural area and 113 km² urban area. There are 20 Subdivisions part of Nalanda District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Nalanda District, Nalanda has 1055 villages.
Islampur is the largest tehsil in Nalanda district by area covering 221.767 km2 and Katrisarai is the smallest tehsil in Nalanda district by area covering 42.5482 km2. Bihar is the largest tehsil by population while Katrisarai is the smallest tehsil by population in Nalanda district.
Population of Nalanda District
As of the 2011 census, Nalanda district has a population of approximately 2,877,653 peoples which is divided into urban population of 457,894 and rular population of 2,419,759. The population density in Nalanda region is about 1,222.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,497,060 | 1,380,593 | 2,877,653 |
| Rural | 1,257,728 | 1,162,031 | 2,419,759 |
| Urban | 239,332 | 218,562 | 457,894 |
Households of Nalanda District
There are about 477,529 houses in the district, including 75,750 urban houses and 401,779 rural houses. The average household size is about 6.03 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 477,529 |
| Rural | 401,779 |
| Urban | 75,750 |
List Of Subdivision in Nalanda District
Nalanda district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 20 tehsils in Nalanda district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Subdivision in Nalanda:
| Subdivision | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Asthawan | 134.0 | 163,938 |
| Ben | 90.1 | 87,387 |
| Bihar | 171.2 | 494,489 |
| Bind | 73.5 | 61,984 |
| Chandi | 123.4 | 152,156 |
| Ekangarsarai | 134.1 | 171,214 |
| Giriak | 80.4 | 96,845 |
| Harnaut | 181.4 | 176,140 |
| Hilsa | 140.1 | 197,309 |
| Islampur | 221.8 | 232,337 |
| Karai Parsurai | 76.7 | 73,951 |
| Katrisarai | 42.5 | 41,821 |
| Nagar Nausa | 82.7 | 94,467 |
| Noorsarai | 127.8 | 172,351 |
| Parbalpur | 63.0 | 70,316 |
| Rahui | 126.1 | 144,040 |
| Rajgir | 195.5 | 130,183 |
| Sarmera | 135.7 | 97,083 |
| Silao | 107.9 | 151,249 |
| Tharthari | 47.1 | 68,393 |
Frequently Asked Question About Nalanda District
How many villages are there in Nalanda district ?
There are 1055 villages in the Nalanda district.
What is the population of Nalanda district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Nalanda district is 2,877,653
How many town or city are there in Nalanda district ?
There are 6 town or city in the Nalanda district.
How many Subdivision in Nalanda district ?
There are 20 Subdivision in Nalanda district.
Which is the largest Subdivision in Nalanda district
Islampur is the largest Subdivision in Nalanda district.
Which is the smallest Subdivision in Nalanda district ?
Katrisarai is the smallest Subdivision in Nalanda district.
Which is the most populated Subdivision in Nalanda district ?
Bihar is the most populated Subdivision in Nalanda district.
Which is the least populated Subdivision in Nalanda district ?
Katrisarai is the most least populated Subdivision in Nalanda district.