Nawada district, Administrative district in Magadh division, India
Nawada district spans 2,494 square kilometers in Bihar state, featuring flat plains with hilly areas and multiple rivers including Sakri, Khuri, and Panchane.
The district originated as a subdivision of Gaya in 1845 and gained independent district status on January 26, 1973, previously being part of Magadha and Gupta empires.
The Surya Narayana Mandir temple in Handiya represents religious heritage, connected to ancient tales of King Jarasandha and Princess Dhaniya.
National Highway 20 runs through the western part of the district, connecting multiple towns and providing transport links to major cities like Patna.
Kakolat Falls within the district holds mythological significance as the location where according to legend a king transformed into a python.
Location: Magadh division
Capital city: Nawada
Shares border with: Gaya district
Website: http://nawada.bih.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 24.75000,85.00000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:14
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