Silao Population
As per the 2011 Census, Silao Tehsil has a population of 1.51 Lac (1,51,249) with 78.57 k (78,574) males and 72.68 k (72,675) females.The sex ratio in Silao is 925, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Silao Tehsil is 26.64 k (26,644) which is 17.62% of Silao Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Silao Tehsil is 936 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Silao Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nalanda District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Silao Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Silao Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.86 Lac (1,86,289), indicating a 23.17% increased from Silao's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 96.40 k, and the estimated female population is 89.90 k.
Silao Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Silao Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.89 Lac (1,88,927), projecting a 24.91% increased from Silao's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 97.72 k, and the estimated female population is 91.21 k.
Silao Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Silao Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.37 Lac (1,37,237), accounting for 90.74% of the Silao Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 71.44 k (71,440), and the Hindu female population is around 65.80 k (65,797).
Silao Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Silao Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 13.59 k (13,592), accounting for 8.99% of the Silao Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.88 k (6,875), and the Muslim female population is around 6.72 k (6,717).
Silao Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,37,237 | 90.74% |
| Muslim | 13,592 | 8.99% |
| Buddhist | 208 | 0.14% |
| Religion not stated | 127 | 0.08% |
| Christian | 42 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 33 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 10 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSilao Urban Population
The Urban population of Silao Tehsil is 25.67 k (25,674), with 13.32 k (13,318) being males and 12.36 k (12,356) being females, making up 16.97% of the Silao total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 928 females for every 1000 males.
Silao Rural Population
The Rural population of Silao Tehsil is 1.26 Lac (1,25,575), with 65.26 k (65,256) being males and 60.32 k (60,319) being females, making up 83.03% of the Silao total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 925 females for every 1000 males.
Silao Literacy Rate
Silao Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.88% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Silao Tehsil is 73.56 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Silao Tehsil is 53.39 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Silao Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 69.29%, while in the rural regions of Silao Tehsil, it is around 62.79%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Silao
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.88 | 73.56 | 53.39 |
| Urban Area | 69.29 | 75.76 | 62.3 |
| Rural Area | 62.79 | 73.11 | 51.6 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Silao
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 63.52 | 73.62 | 52.53 |
| Muslim | 66.83 | 72.22 | 61.36 |
| Buddhist | 92.75 | 96.38 | 83.64 |
| Religion not stated | 75.56 | 80.85 | 69.77 |
Silao Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Silao Tehsil is 39.06 k (39,064) with 20.15 k (20,149) males and 18.92 k (18,915) females, which is 25.83% of Silao Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 939 females for every 1000 males.
Silao Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Silao Tehsil is 87 (87) with 44 (44) males and 43 (43) females, which is 0.06% of Silao Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Silao
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 925 |
| Urban Area | 928 |
| Rural Area | 925 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Silao
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 922 |
| Muslim | 978 |
| Buddhist | 415 |
| Religion not stated | 1016 |
Silao Area & Households
The Total Area of Silao Tehsil is 107.87 Square KM, with a population density of 1,402 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Silao Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Silao Tehsil are 49.The Total Number of households in Silao Tehsil are 24.80 k(24,796).
Silao Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Silao Tehsil, there are about 53.68 k (53,681) workers, making up nearly 35.49% of the Silao Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 36.69 k (36,691) are male workers, and about 16.99 k (16,990) are female workers.
Silao - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.86 Lac (1,86,289) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.89 Lac (1,88,927) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.91 Lac (1,91,497) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.94 Lac (1,94,019) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.97 Lac (1,96,540) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.99 Lac (1,99,062) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.02 Lac (2,01,583) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.04 Lac (2,03,898) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.06 Lac (2,06,063) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.08 Lac (2,08,228) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.10 Lac (2,10,393) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.13 Lac (2,12,558) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.15 Lac (2,14,723) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Silao Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.15 Lac (2,14,723), with a male population of 1.11 Lac (1,10,572) and a female population of 1.04 Lac (1,04,159). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Silao Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.