Silao is a city and a notified area in

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in the

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. It is known for the excellent

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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

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Demographics

India

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, 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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