SILAO

Silao is a city in the Nalanda District in the Indian state of Bihar.

Silao is famous for Khaja. It is a popular sweet of Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh, which is usually relished during religious festivals.

It is also famous for its taste, crispness, and multi-layered appearance which is attributed to the local water and climate of Silao. It consists of 12 - 16 very thin dough - sheets placed over one another.

The traditional delicacy of the Nalanda district of Bihar, Silao Khaja was granted GI (Geographical Indication) Tag.

• Location:                      Bihar, India 

• District:                        Nalanda

• State:                            Bihar

• Country:                      India

• PIN Code:                    803117

• Total Population:        25,618 (2011)

• Rural Area:                 98,87 km square

• Urban Area:                9 km square

• Official Languages:    Magadhi, Hindi

• Road:                           Rajgir - Bihar Sarif Road

• Railway Station:         Sialo Railway Station

Sialo Railway Station is a very small railway station in Nalanda District.

It consists of only one platform.

The nearest Airport is Patna. 

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