Harnaut is a city in the Nalanda District of Bihar, India, and the entrance city of Nalanda. The Hindu, Buddhist and Jain pilgrim centres of Nalanda, Pawapuri, Rajgir, Bodh Gaya and Vaishali are all near Harnaut. The incumbent Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, is from Harnaut. Geography Harnaut is at an elevation of above mean sea level (MSL). Harnaut is one of the most prominent block of Nalanda District. It is the gateway city of Nalanda, 55 km from Patna, the capital of Bihar state, and 23 km from the Ruins of Nalanda. It is on the bank of the River Panchane. The land of Harnaut is very fertile. Alluvial soil is deposited by several rivers of the area. There are many local rivers such as the Dhoba, Muhane,Kararua and Panchane. The Ganges River passes nearby at a distance of 10 km. Climate Harnaut has a humid subtropical climate in the Köppen climate classification: (Cwa) with hot summers start from early-March to late-June, the monsoon season starts from July to late-August and chilly winter nights and foggy or sunny days from November to February. The climate is not much hot in summer. Harnaut summer's highest day temperature is in between 30 °C to 42 °C. The average temperature in January is 13 °C, February is 19 °C, March is 25 °C, April is 30 °C, May is 32 °C. The table below details historical monthly averages for climate variables. Overview At present this city does not have municipality, but it is under Sabnahua Panchayat. The people of this city are demanding it to be made into a subdivision. In 2016, the Government of Bihar issued a draft order converting Harnaut into a Nagar Panchayat combining nine villages - Sabnahua, Rupuspur, Porai, Cheran, Basti, Srichandpur and Dihri. The incumbent chief minister of Bihar, Mr. Nitish Kumar, has been elected many times as MLA from Harnaut legislative assembly seat. His native village Kalyan Bigha is 4 km north-west of Haranut. River Muhane passes 1 km west of the city. The population of city is around 176140. It is divided into many parts: Beechli Bazar,Chandi road,Gonawan road, Ranchi road,,station road and Harnaut-Athmalgola Rd. Administrative offices are in Dakbanglow Road. Dakbanglow Road is linked to High School Harnaut, Middle School Harnaut, many tuition centres, a big playground and guest house. Beechli Bazar (Central Market Rd), Gonawan road and Chandi Rd is the commercial