Gaya district, Administrative district in Magadh division, Bihar, India
The Gaya district extends across 4,976 square kilometers of land, containing multiple subdivisions and sharing a border with Jharkhand state in the southern region.
The district emerged as an administrative entity on October 3, 1865, during British rule and developed into a significant center following the Battle of Buxar in 1764.
The population of 4.3 million residents in Gaya district communicates primarily in Hindi and Magahi, maintaining traditions through religious ceremonies and regional festivals.
The district contains 24 administrative blocks and four main subdivisions, with the city of Gaya functioning as the headquarters for both district and division operations.
The Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1976, spans 260 square kilometers within the district, preserving local flora and fauna.
Location: Magadh division
Capital city: Gaya
Shares border with: Jehanabad district, Nawada district, Koderma district, Hazaribagh district
Website: http://gaya.bih.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 24.75000,85.00000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:36
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Bodhi Tree
6.1 km
Mahabodhi Temple
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Lomas Rishi Cave
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Kakolat
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Deo Surya Mandir
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Odantapuri
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Archaeological Museum of Bodhgaya
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Rajgir ruins
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Baragaon Mound
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Kurisarai ruins
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