Silao, Nalanda

Silao is a city and a notified area in Nalanda district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is known for the excellent Khaja made by its Halwais. It is also the headquarters of a Block, a small administrative unit, by the same name.

Geography
Silao is located at 25.081°N, 85.428°W. It has an average elevation of 60 metres (196 feet).

Demographics
India census, Silao had a population of 20,177. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Silao has an average literacy rate of 52%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 60%, and female literacy is 43%. In Silao, 19% of the population is under 6 years of ag

Economy
Banks


 * Allahabad Bank
 * Madhya Bihar Gramin Bank
 * State Bank of India
 * Punjab National Bank
 * Sub Post Office
 * Kisan market, silao
 * Union Bank of India