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SILO/Silao (2 PFs)
सिलाव
سِلاؤ

Track: Single Electric-Line

Updated: Dec 07 2022 (21:51) by RohitBiharSharif~
Silao railway station (SILO) is located in the Nalanda district of Bihar. It serves as a vital transport hub for the region, connecting travelers to various destinations. The station offers basic amenities like a waiting room and ticket counters, providing a convenient travel experience.

Tourism

The ancient Nalanda Mahavihara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a major pilgrimage destination nearby.
The Silao Hanuman Temple is a popular religious site for devotees of Lord Hanuman.
The nearby village of Pawapuri houses the Jal Mandir, a Jain temple known for its architectural beauty.
The Rajgir hills are home to several ancient Buddhist temples, including the Vulture Peak.
The Bodhgaya temple complex, located a few hours from Silao, is a sacred site for Buddhists.

Food

Shanti Bhojanalaya serves delicious vegetarian thalis and snacks at reasonable prices.
The Vegetarian Corner offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, including North Indian specialties.
Annapurna Restaurant is known for its flavorful vegetarian curries and snacks.
Bhojanalaya provides a simple and affordable vegetarian meal option.
The Silao Dhaba offers a range of vegetarian dishes and snacks for a quick bite.

Station Address

Silao, Dist. - Nalanda, Pin code - 803117
State: Bihar

Elevation: 63 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-6
Zone: ECR/East Central   Division: Danapur


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# Important facts of the Bukhtiarpur - Bihar Light railways (under the Martin's Light Railways)

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👉🏻Bukhtiarpur to Bihar line opened - 1st of July, 1903
👉🏻Bihar to Silao
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- 17th of July, 1909
👉🏻Silao to Rajgir - 1st of Nov, 1911

Note - Here, Bihar is current Bihar Sharif Jn (BEHS).

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Identify this small Station.
Hint 1 :- Famous for a product which has GI tag.
Hint 2 :- Located in ECR.

Answer - Silao
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Request - some members which are from this region can reply in private.🙏🏻

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12391 Shramjeevi Express Boarding Figures & Earning (in Rs.) from all Boarding Stations during 1/4/2019 to 31/3/2020:-

Top 5 Boarding Stations:-
1. Patna Jn - 78,825
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Ara Jn - 68,093
3. Bihar Sharif Jn - 61,651
4. Buxar - 57,678
5. Rajgir - 41,096

Top 5 Earning Stations:-
1. Patna Jn - Rs 5,90,53,428
2. Ara Jn - Rs 4,53,80,334
3. Bihar Sharif Jn - Rs 4,02,09,325
4. Buxar - Rs 3,77,50,893
5. Rajgir - Rs 2,68,45,367

Data compiled by Office Of The Principal Chief Commercial Manager, Hajipur.

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