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, the sub-district code of Silao Block (CD) is 01395. The total area of Silao Subdivision is 108 km², which includes 98.87 km² of rural area and 9.00 km² of urban area. Silao has a sex ratio of approximately 924 females per 1,000 males.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balaur | Barakar | Silao (15 km) |
| 2 | Barakar | Barakar | Silao (2 km) |
| 3 | Bargaon | Bargaon | Silao (7 km) |
| 4 | Bazidpur | Mahuri | Silao (6 km) |
| 5 | Bhadari | Sabbait | Silao (12 km) |
| 6 | Bhagwanpur | Gorma | Silao (10 km) |
| 7 | Bhat Bigha | Mahuri | Silao (6 km) |
| 8 | Bindi Dih | Gorma | Silao (8 km) |
| 9 | Chamar Diha | Pawadih | Silao (12 km) |
| 10 | Chandiman | Pawadih | Silao (10 km) |
| 11 | Daria Sarai | Gorma | Silao (15 km) |
| 12 | Dhanchhuhi | Ghostawan | Silao (3 km) |
| 13 | Dharampura | Barakar | Silao (10 km) |
| 14 | Dharhara | Dharhara | Silao (8 km) |
| 15 | Dumari | Ghostawan | Silao (4 km) |
| 16 | Fatehpur | Kul Phtehpur | Silao (4 km) |
| 17 | Gandhupur | Ghostawan | Silao (3 km) |
| 18 | Ghustawan | Ghostawan | Silao (6 km) |
| 19 | Gobindpur | Gorawan | Silao (10 km) |
| 20 | Gor Bigha | Pawadih | Silao (16 km) |
| 21 | Gorawan | Gorawan | Silao (4 km) |
| 22 | Gorma | Gorma | Silao (8 km) |
| 23 | Jalalpur | Nirpur | Silao (7 km) |
| 24 | Kamal Bigha | Pawadih | Silao (20 km) |
| 25 | Karianna | Kariyanna | Silao (5 km) |
| 26 | Khonupur | Sabbait | Silao (8 km) |
| 27 | Kul | Kul Phtehpur | Silao (8 km) |
| 28 | Lachhmipur | Pawadih | Silao (15 km) |
| 29 | Ladu | Sabbait | Silao |
| 30 | Lodipur | Nirpur | Silao (10 km) |
| 31 | Madhopur | Gorawan | Silao (8 km) |
| 32 | Mahuri | Mahuri | Silao (6 km) |
| 33 | Malikpur | Ghostawan | Silao (3 km) |
| 34 | Maniawan | Dharhara | Silao (8 km) |
| 35 | Mohanpur | Kul Phtehpur | Silao (8 km) |
| 36 | Nagri | Barakar | Silao (8 km) |
| 37 | Nanan | Nanand | Silao (10 km) |
| 38 | Narhar Bigha | Mahuri | Silao (4 km) |
| 39 | Nirpur | Nirpur | Silao (8 km) |
| 40 | Pachwara | Nirpur | Silao (8 km) |
| 41 | Pawadih | Pawadih | Silao (15 km) |
| 42 | Samsera | Pawadih | Silao (12 km) |
| 43 | Shahpur | Barakar | Silao (8 km) |
| 44 | Shekhpul | Barakar | Silao (18 km) |
| 45 | Sithaura | Barakar | Silao (15 km) |
| 46 | Sobait | Sabbait | Silao (9 km) |
| 47 | Sonar Bigha | Barakar | Silao (8 km) |
| 48 | Surajpur | Surajpur | Silao (4 km) |
| 49 | Taju Bigha | Nirpur | Silao (8 km) |
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 Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,51,249 | 1,25,575 | 25,674 |
| Male Population | 78,574 | 65,256 | 13,318 |
| Female Population | 72,675 | 60,319 | 12,356 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 26,644 | 21,810 | 4,834 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,764 | 11,259 | 2,505 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,880 | 10,551 | 2,329 |
| Literate Population | 79,596 | 65,157 | 14,439 |
| Literate Male Population | 47,671 | 39,479 | 8,192 |
| Literate Female Population | 31,925 | 25,678 | 6,247 |
| Illiterate Population | 71,653 | 60,418 | 11,235 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 30,903 | 25,777 | 5,126 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 40,750 | 34,641 | 6,109 |
| Total Households | 24,796 | 20,613 | 4,183 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Silao Subdivision is around 1,51,249 people. This includes 78,574 males and 72,675 females. Rural population is about 1,25,575 (65,256 males and 60,319 females), while urban population is nearly 25,674 (13,318 males and 12,356 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 26,644 of the population, with 13,764 boys and 12,880 girls. Rural areas have 21,810 children, and urban areas have about 4,834 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 79,596 literate people in Silao Subdivision, including 47,671 literate males and 31,925 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 65,157 individuals and urban literacy covers around 14,439 people.
- About 71,653 people in Silao Subdivision are not literate, including 30,903 males and 40,750 females. Rural areas include 60,418 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 11,235 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 24,796 households, with 20,613 in villages and 4,183 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Silao Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 39,064 | 34,619 | 4,445 |
| SC Male Population | 20,149 | 17,895 | 2,254 |
| SC Female Population | 18,915 | 16,724 | 2,191 |
| Total ST Population | 87 | 24 | 63 |
| ST Male Population | 44 | 15 | 29 |
| ST Female Population | 43 | 9 | 34 |
| Population Density | 1,402 / km² | 1,270 / km² | 2,853 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Silao Subdivision is approximately 39,064 people, including 20,149 males and 18,915 females. Around 34,619 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,445 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Silao Subdivision is about 87 people, including 44 males and 43 females. Around 24 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 63 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,402 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,270 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,853 people per sq. km.