area of Harnaut. This city is linked to several small roads like - Sartha Rd, Dehra Rd, Swedah Rd, Dwarka Bigha Rd, Gokulpur Rd etc. A small bus stand and a green grocery is located just beside the NH-31. There is a Carriage Repair Workshop under East Central Railway near NH-30A for POH of 50 Non-AC coaches per month. Economy Agriculture is the main source of income, with rice, wheat, pulses, fruits and vegetables being the main crop. There is also one railway coach factory located in Harnaut. Agriculture is the primary activity although tourism in nearby places like Nalanda, Rajgir and Pawapuri boosts economy of this town. This town supplies agricultural products like cauliflower, potato, mustard seed and other vegetables to neighbouring states. Although the economy is mainly based on agricultural products, garments are also manufactured in household industries. For the help of farmers, there is Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Harnaut which provides help to the people of Nalanda district. Culture Festivals Chhath Puja Vijayadashami Holi Deepawali Saraswati Puja Religion The city's population is predominantly Hindu with minor Muslim and Christian population. Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists are also present because of the most important place for the Buddhism & Jainism near Rajgir, pawapuri. For Islamic religion City Mosque, for Christian Loyola Catholic Church and for Hinduism Ramjanki Temple, Mahaveer Temple and more. Cuisine of Harnaut Sweets Sweets are present in most restaurants as the popularity has increased. Many commercial stores have been established as solely desserts stores. Balushahi prepared in Bihar State especially in Harnaut. Ras malai, rasgulla, gulab jamun, and many more. Street food Panipuri "Bhaiya, thoda spicy kam rakhna". Bhelpuri a snack which is a meld of papadis, puffed rice, sev, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, chillies, coriander leaves and chutneys. Kachori with jalebi, Litti (cuisine), samosa, chaat, chole bhature delicious street foods of Harnaut. Indo-china/Non-veg cuisine Kebab, biryani, Indian Omelette, chilli chicken/prawn/fish/mutton/vegetables/paneer. Garlic egg/chicken/prawn/fish/mutton/vegetables/paneer. Manchurian, consisting of chicken or vegetables in a spicy sauce. It is entirely a creation of Chinese restaurants. A little resemblance to traditional Chinese cuisine. Chow mein A popular dish combining noodles, vegetables, scrambled egg, ginger and garlic, soy sauce, green chili sauce, red chili sauce and vinegar. Veg cuisine Paratha, aloo gobi, baingan bharta, naan, palak paneer, Rajma are the special cuisine of city. Transport and connectivity Road network: Harnaut is well connected by roads to different cities. NH 30A connects it to Varanasi,