Bihar Sharif' (also called Bihar by some) is the headquarters of Nalanda district in the state of Bihar, in India. Bihar (Hindi: बिहार, Urdu: بہار, IPA: ,  ) is a state of the Indian union situated in the eastern part of the country. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... Location of Mirzapur and the 82. ... The divisions of a district. ... Nalanda district is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar state, India, and Bihar Sharif town is the administrative headquarters of this district. ... 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 - A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall appears in Seattles Magnuson Park, placed by an anonymous... A view of the ruins of Nalanda University In the extreme rear is visible stucco (lime plaster fresco) wall art from the Gupta period. ... Bihar (Hindi: बिहार, Urdu: بہار, IPA: ,  ) is a state of the Indian union situated in the eastern part of the country. ...

History

Bihar Sharif was once the capital of the Muslim Governors of Bihar between 13th and 16th centuries when the city was an active cultural center and an important seat of Muslim thought and learning.

Bukhari Mosque

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Geography

It is located 80 km from capital of Bihar state Patna. It is 13 km from the ruins at Nalanda. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A view of the ruins of Nalanda University In the extreme rear is visible stucco (lime plaster fresco) wall art from the Gupta period. ...

It is small town located on the top of a craggy rock. The old center of the town has examples of medieval Islamic architecture, such as the Bukhari Mosque. Thousand of pilgrims of all religions visit the tombs of Makhdum Shah Sharif-ud-din, a Muslim saint of 14th century, and the saintly Syed Ibrahim Malik Biya. Syed Ibrahim Malik Biya (RhA). ...

Economy

Agriculture is prime activity.

Places to Visit

1) Tomb of Malik Ibrahim Vaya, located at Bari Pahari, Bihar Sharif. A beautiful ancient tomb constructed on top of the rocky hill. Near by are the ruins, which are believed to be as ruins of Jail (prison) of Jarasandh, an emperor of ancient Magadh. The beautiful natural view from the top of the hill is very attractive.

2) Mosque of Makhdum Shah Sharif-ud-din, a Muslim saint of 14th century.

3) Pawapuri, 7 k.m. south from this town. Sacred place for Jain community. Famous for beautiful temples of God Mahavir. Pawapuri is located 38 kilometers from Rajgir and 90 kilometers from Patna, India. ...

4) Ruins of Nalanda University is just 15 k.m. away. This used to be one of the top most university in the world since ancient time, till 12th century when it was destroyed by a Muslim emperor Bakhtiyar Khilji. Remains at Nalanda Nalanda is a historical place in central Bihar, India, 90 km south-east of the state capital of Patna. ...

5) Rajgrih (Rajgir), Place of God 'Budhha' is some 28 k.m. away. Beautiful Temples and Pagodas attract thousands of visitor every year. You will simply love Natural beauty of this place. Located in the lap of mountains, cascades. General believe is that the natural hot water of 'Brahm Kund' here can heal several diseases. It's natural source of hot water still is a mystery for scientists. Rajgir is a city and a notified area in Nalanda district in the Indian state of Bihar. ...

Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Bihar had a population of 231,972. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Bihar has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 67% and female literacy of 52%. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age. 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 - A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall appears in Seattles Magnuson Park, placed by an anonymous... 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...

Movie Hall & Restaurant

Kumar Picture Hall

Kisan Picture Hall

Naaz Talkies

Ajanta Picture Hall

Anurag Picture Hall

Vandana Picture Hall

Sheetal Chaya Restaurant

Mamta Restaurant

Ajanta Elora Restaurant

College

Nalanda College

Kisan College

Patel College

Nalanda Mahila College

Schools

Nalanda Collegiate

Sogra High School

DAV Public School , PowerGrid Township

A R Academy

Navoday English Academy (RPS)

Adarsh High School

Mother Teresa English Academy (Emadpur)