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Nalanda, is famous all over the world for the the ancient International Monastic
University established in 5th century BC, which taught Vedas, Logic, Grammar, Medicine,
Meta-Physics, Prose Composition and Rhetoric. Nalanda district is popularly known
as Biharsharif. The rivers Phalgu, and Mohane flows through the district of Nalanda.
The various sub divisions of the district are Biharsharif, Rajgir, and Hilsa. The
district is divided into blocks of Giriyak, Rahui, Nursarai, Harnaut, Chandi, Islampur,
Rajgir, Asthawan, Sarmera, Hilsa, Biharsharif, Ekangarsarai, Ben, Nagarnausa, Karaiparsurai,
Silao, Parwalpur, Katrisarai, Bind, and Tharthari. It is spread over the area of
2,367 sq. kms. The total population of the district is 19,97,995.
Agriculture is the main source of occupation. The farmers mainly grow paddy, apart
from it they grow Potato, and Onion. Few people of the district are also involved
in handloom weaving. Since the district is a famous tourist destination, tourism
plays a vital role in the economy of Nalanda.
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