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Nalanda
City in Bihar, India
Overview
Nalanda, located in the heart of Bihar, India, is famed for its UNESCO-listed ancient university ruins and lively spiritual heritage rooted in Buddhism and Jainism. With a mix of rural tranquility, busy markets, and historical architecture, it attracts both pilgrims and history enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Bihar
Population
2,877,653
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
25.25°, 85.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$429
Local Cost
$202
Local Income
$150
Cashless
35
English
30
Temperature
26.2°C
Summer Avg
31.3°C
Winter Avg
17.4°C
Record High
47.8°C
Record Low
1.1°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
1003 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.
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