Nalanda 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 ... Welcome to Nalanda District Web PortalDistrict Election Officer- Nalanda बीएलओ ने राजनीतिक दलों द्वारा ... History of Nalanda Nalanda was an acclaimed Mahavihara, a large Buddhist monastery in the ancient kingdom of Magadha (modern-day Bihar) in India. The site is located about 95 kilometres southeast of Patna near the town of Bihar Sharif, and was a centre of learning from the fifth century CE to1200 CE. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nalanda University was the first ancient school in the world. First time, I felt blessed to study at Nalanda University When I arrived, I always received the wholehearted help of all professors.