Nalanda

Nalanda is a district in the Bihar State of India. Total area of Nalanda is 2,355 km² including 2,242.09 km² rural area and 112.91 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Nalanda has a population of 28,77,653 peoples, out of which urban population is 4,57,894 while rural population is 24,19,759. Nalanda has a sex ratio of approximately 922 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 1222 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 4,77,529 houses in the district, including 75,750 urban houses and 4,01,779 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,003 villages in nalanda district.

The Nalanda district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Islampur is the largest subdivision in nalanda district by area while Bihar is the largest subdivision by population. Katrisarai is the smallest subdivision in nalanda district by both area and population. There are 20 subdivisions in Nalanda district. Here is the list of all Nalanda Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Nalanda District

Population of Nalanda District

The population of Nalanda offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Nalanda, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Nalanda. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.