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| Country | India | ||
| State | Bihar | ||
| District(s) | Nalanda | ||
| Member of Parliament | Kauslendra Kumar | ||
| Population | 29,855 (2001[update]) | ||
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) | ||
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Islampur (Hindi: इस्लामपुर, Urdu: اِسلام پور) is a city and a notified area in Nalanda district in the Indian state of Bihar.
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Islampur is located at .[1] It is situated at a distance of 65 kilometres from Patna, the state capital of Bihar. It has an average elevation of 63 metres (206 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.
There is a very ancient monument called Dilli Darbaar or Bauli Bagh, probably built by Mughals . 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.
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 (down) express is also running. Currently 2 express and 1 fast passenger and 2 trip of DMU trains are running on this line.
With the advent of the Buddhist Circuit roads in Islampur are set to develop further. There are two ancient settlements, Bauli Baugh and Pakki Talao, nearby housing many antiquities of note. There is a famous Dargah of Hazrat Ayub Abdali and Hazrat valayat Ali hamdani .There is a Dakbunglow too where people of Chandrabanshi community celebrate Jarashandh Pooja.
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Islampur had a population of 29,855. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Islampur has an average literacy rate of 54%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 62%, and female literacy is 46%. In Islampur, 19% of the population is under 6 years of age. Islampur is known as a place where all the different communities live harmoniously. With economic growth the new businesses are setting up in the area. Vehicle dealerships have opened and a four lane highway under construction connecting to Rajgir. Durga Puja is the most popular ritul festvibal of Hindu.
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Islampur has a number of schools and a college.
People are deeply rooted in tradition. Families are generally compound. Many people of Islampur have emigrated for better opportunities to nearby cities and National capital. Here festivals are instrumental in providing a great time for family and friend reunions. Durga Puja is the major festival being celebrated here for years and a committee is taking full care for organising the 'Mela' on the occasion of Durga Puja.