Islampur, Nalanda

<!-- See WikiProject Indian cities for details -->Islampur (, ) is a city and a notified area in Nalanda district in the Indian state of Bihar.

Geography

Islampur is located at . It is situated at a distance of 65 kilometres from Patna, the state capital of Bihar. It has an average elevation of 63&nbsp;metres (206&nbsp;feet).

Islampur is not a "City". Politically and demographically it is something between a town and a village which is called a Notified Area. Islampur has a Nagar Palika (Municipal Council). Islampur is also known as Islampur Nagar Panchayat.

Places of Interest

There is a very ancient monument called Dilli Darbaar or Bauli Bagh, probably built by Moghals . Apart from this, a very old pond is situated here which is popularly called Pakki Talao. Surya Mandir, Maa Durga Shaktipeeth, Projanibaag are other important places for the purpose of sightseeing.Now, An old hospital situated at Shivpuri is known as Ghost's house. Many people come and visit with terror and Interest.2--Ayodhya Thakurbadi ( Rana Pratap Nagar )

It is situated between great places of ancient civilization particularly Hindu, Buddhist and Jain. Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, Pawapuri and Raaj Ghrih (or Rajgir) are very near to the city.

Transport

Islampur had Small gauge railway line since 1922s which recently has been converted into broad gauge line and is connected directly to the Delhi by Magadh Express.A new train Hatiya-patna-Islampur intercity 3252...
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