Nalanda district is one of the most important districts in Bihar. It is divided into 3 Revenue Sub-Divisons and 20 Anchals consisting of 1084 Revenue villages.

Out of three Revenue Sub-Divisions, Biharsharif is sadar Sub-Division and most urbanized.  Hilsa sub-division is predominantly rural and agricultural. Rajgir, smallest sub-division of the three is most important from tourism perspective. Rajgir, Nalanda remains, Pawapuri are in Rajgir sub-division.