Silao Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Silao Population 2026
2,06,628 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,10,583
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 2.09% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 17.6% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 936
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 13,764
Girls 12,880
Literacy Gap
16.8% Diff Male Literacy 60.7%
Female Literacy 43.9%
SC Population
39,064
25.8% of total
ST Population
87
0.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 35%
Main Workers 41,362
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 12,319
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 20.0%
Cultivators (Farmers) 23.2%
Agricultural Laborers 49.6%
Household Industries 7.2%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,22,991 | 1,51,249 | +22.98% |
| Literacy Rate | 41.39% | 52.63% | +11.2% |
| Sex Ratio | 919 | 925 | +6 |
Decadal Growth Rate
22.98%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
2.09%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Silao in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Silao in 2026 is 2,06,272. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.09%.
What is the literacy rate of Silao? ▼
The literacy rate of Silao is 52.63% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Silao? ▼
The sex ratio of Silao is 925 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Silao in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Silao in 2027 is 2,10,583. This projection is based on the 2.09% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Silao population changed since 2001? ▼
Silao population grew from 1,22,991 in 2001 to 1,51,249 in 2011, a decadal growth of 22.98%. The annual compound growth rate was 2.09%.
What was the population of Silao in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Silao had a total population of 1,51,249. This comprised 78,574 males and 72,675 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Nalanda District
#9 of 20
By population size
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Rank in Bihar
#320 of 505
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Silao | Nalanda Avg | Bihar Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 52.63% | 51.58% ↑ 1.1%
| 49.84% ↑ 2.8%
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| Sex Ratio | 925 | 924 ↑ 1 | 922 ↑ 3 |
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