Silao Nalanda

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?Silao Bihar • India
Silao
Coordinates: 25°05′N 85°25′E / 25.08, 85.42
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 60 m (197 ft)
District(s)	Nalanda
Population	20,177 (2001)

Coordinates: 25°05′N 85°25′E / 25.08, 85.42 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 head quarters of a Block, a small administrative unit, by the same name.

[edit] Geography

Silao is located at 25.08° N 85.42° E.^[1] It has an average elevation of 60 metres (196 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,^[2] 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 age.

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Silao
2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.