Silao

Silao is a Town and Subdivision in Nalanda District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Silao Block (CD) is 01395. Total area of silao subdivision is 108 km² including 98.87 km² rural area and 9.00 km² urban area. Silao subdivision has a population of 1,51,249 peoples, out of which urban population is 25,674 while rural population is 1,25,575. Silao has a sex ratio of approximately 924 females for every 1,000 males. Silao subdivision has a population density of 1402 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 24,796 houses in the sub-district, including 4,183 urban houses and 20,613 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 52.63% population of silao subdivision is literate, out of which 60.67% males and 43.93% females are literate.

List of Villages in Silao Subdivision

Silao Subdivision has a total of 49 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Silao Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Silao Subdivision

The population profile of Silao Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Silao's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Silao Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.