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 . 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

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