Ekangarsarai
| Ekangar Sarai Ekangar | |
|---|---|
| town | |
  Ekangar Sarai Location in Bihar, India | |
| Coordinates: 25°13′0″N 85°14′0″E / 25.21667°N 85.23333°ECoordinates: 25°13′0″N 85°14′0″E / 25.21667°N 85.23333°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Nalanda |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal corporation |
| • Body | Nagar Palika |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Magahi, Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 801301 |
| Telephone code | 06111 |
| Coastline | 0 kilometres (0 mi) |
| Nearest city | Patna, Gaya, Rajgir |
| Literacy | 80% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Hilsa |
| Climate | humid (Köppen) |
| Max. summer temperature | 47 °C (117 °F) |
| Min. winter temperature | 4 °C (39 °F) |
Ekangarsarai is a town in Nalanda district of Bihar state, India
Geography
It is located at 25°13′0″N 85°14′0″E / 25.21667°N 85.23333°E at an elevation of 55 m above MSL.[1]
Location
National Highway 110 passes through Ekangarsarai.[2] Nearest airport is Patna Airport.
Economy
Banks
- State Bank of India
- Central Bank of India
- Nalanda co-operative Bank
- Madhya Bihar Gramin Bank
- Punjab National Bank
As this city is located at the intersection of roads connecting Biharsharif (Hq. Nalanda)-Jehanabad & Rajgir (Islampur)-Patna, it garners a lot of commercial attention. And as the railway line connecting to Fatwah (Patna) and Islampur is scheduled to expand up to Rajgir, it's going to prosper in every section. Land prices in the city is already soaring and land is almost out of reach from common man, Big investment is also falling in line in outskirts of the city. With civil infrastructure (Powergrid is already inaugurated) coming with accelerated pace (as this area has also significant political importance) it is bound to be quit comfortable place for peaceful living and business activity.
Education
Ekangarsarai is one of the best places for Education in Nalanda District of Bihar. This small town has produced a number of servicemen in various departments of Government of India.This town is having a great reputation in serving Govt. Sector and Private Sector.Students come here for study from nearby villages.
Colleges
Lal Singh Tyagi Gramin Mahavidyalaya, Aungari Dham is located at outskirts of village Aungari, which is affiliated to Magadh University, Bodh Gaya. It offers Undergraduate & Postgraduate Programmes in different Science/Arts streams.
Sri Sukhdeo Academy, Ekangarsarai is located at Patna road, Ekangarsarai which is affiliated to Magadh University, Bodh Gaya. It offers undergraduate & postgraduate programmes in different Science/Arts streams.
Schools
- St.Mary's Academy
- Vidya Jyoti School
- Swami Vivekananda
- Central School
- Central Public High School
- Rockford international school
- Shree Sukdev Acaedmy (High School)
- Dev International Public School(chhotaki dhawa)
- Middle School
- Sri Staya Narayan Singh High School, Kundawapar
- Middle School, Kundawapar
- madhya vidayalay aungaridham
- R S HIGH SCHOOL DHURGAOWN