Nalanda Postal Codes, Patna, Bihar India

Find all official postal codes and zip codes for Nalanda, located in Bihar, Patna, India. The table below lists the specific postal codes for various places, towns, and neighborhoods within Nalanda to ensure your mail and packages are correctly routed.

Sub-districts in Nalanda

Nalanda on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Nalanda districts in India. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Nalanda

Key Facts

Nalanda is a district located in the southern part of Bihar, India. Situated approximately 95 kilometers southeast of the state capital Patna, Nalanda occupies a strategic position in the Magadh region. The district covers an area of about 2,367 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 2.9 million people according to recent census data. Nalanda is administratively divided into 20 blocks and contains numerous villages and towns within its jurisdiction. The district is globally renowned for its historical significance as the site of the ancient Nalanda University, one of the world's first residential universities and a major center of Buddhist learning that flourished from the 5th to 12th centuries. Today, the archaeological remains of Nalanda Mahavihara are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting scholars and tourists from around the world. The region's economy is primarily agricultural, with rice, wheat, and pulses being the main crops cultivated across its fertile plains. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Nalanda's various sub-regions and localities, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate navigation and communication within this historically rich district.

Neighboring Regions

* Patna

* Jehanabad

* Gaya

* Nawada

* Sheikhpura