Silao Nalanda

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native_name = Silao | type = city | latd = 25.08 | longd = 85.42
locator_position = right | state_name = Bihar
district = Nalanda
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altitude = 60
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 20,177| population_density =
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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.

Geography

Silao is located at coord|25.08|N|85.42|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/34/Silao.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Silao] ] It has an average elevation of 60 metres (196 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] 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.

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