Silao, India

Bihar · India

Silao is a small city in Bihar, India with a population of 25,674. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

25,674 Population 471/sq mi density
230 ft Elevation 70 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
38.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Silao

Silao

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 headquarters of a Block, a small administrative unit, by the same name.

People

Population25,674
Density471/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Population25,674
Population Density471 / sq mi
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Coordinates25.0836°, 85.4280°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceBihar
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation38.2 inches (971 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Silao

Silao is a small city in India (Bihar) with a population of 25,674. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Silao

Silao has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jun (34.2°C), the coldest is Jan (15.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1056 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.6°C / 60°F 5.1° / 27.7° 4.9
Feb 19.3°C / 67°F 6.8° / 32.8° 18.0
Mar 25.6°C / 78°F 12.6° / 39° 18.8
Apr 31.7°C / 89°F 19.4° / 43.8° 11.3
May 33.6°C / 92°F 23.1° / 45.4° 69.8
Jun 34.2°C / 93°F 26.3° / 44.5° 160.4
Jul 30.5°C / 87°F 25.8° / 37.4° 235.3
Aug 29.1°C / 84°F 24.9° / 34.9° 230.5
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 23.3° / 33.8° 226.2
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 16.6° / 32.1° 72.4
Nov 20.5°C / 69°F 11.1° / 29.4° 1.1
Dec 16.2°C / 61°F 5.4° / 26.9° 7.7
Silao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above India avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Area54.5 sq mi (141.2 km²)
Population Density471/sq mi
Coordinates25.0836°N, 85.4280°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
1% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.51"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 6, 2008.

Jun 6, 2008 2 km W of Buddh Gaya, India M3.8 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.2 in
May 91°F (33°C) 0.8 in Warmest
June 89°F (32°C) 5.5 in
July 85°F (29°C) 9.8 in
August 85°F (29°C) 10.5 in Wettest
September 83°F (29°C) 7.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 2.3 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Driest

Silao has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 62°F in January to 91°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.5") and December the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Silao

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences - - - -
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Radio Stations near Silao

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Silao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Buddhist museum
Nalanda museum

Libraries in Silao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Buddha Library0.0
budhha library0.0
Gyan Ganga Library0.0
Gyan Ganga Library0.0
Ignou study center0.0
Ignou study center0.0

Train Stations in Silao

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Karahdih
Nalanda
Silao

Airports Near Silao

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gaya AirportGAYMedium Airport
Jay Prakash Narayan AirportPATMedium Airport
Bihta Air Force Station-Small Airport
Ulao Aerodrome-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Silao

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Jaya Nursing Home, Nalanda
Satyam Nursing Home, Nalanda
Suhagi Clinic

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Silao

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara at Nalanda, BiharCultural2016

Churches & Religious Organizations in Silao

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jain temple
Wat Thai Nalanda

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Silao

Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara at Nalanda, Bihar
Cultural · inscribed 2016
The Nalanda Mahavihara site is in the State of Bihar, in north-eastern India. It comprises the archaeological remains of a monastic and scholastic institution dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 13th century CE. It includes stupas, shrines, viharas (residen...

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What is the population of Silao?

Silao has a population of 25,674 residents and is located in India. The population density is 471 people per square mile, spread across 54.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Silao?

Silao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.2 inches.

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