Bawana
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| ?Bawana Delhi • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 213 m (699 ft) |
| District(s) | North West |
| Population | 23,095 (2001) |
Coordinates: Bawana is a census town in North West district in the state of Delhi, India.
[edit] Geography
Bawana is located at .[1] It has an average elevation of 213 metres (698 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Bawana had a population of 23,095. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Bawana has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 61% of the males and 39% of females literate. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. Bawana is home to SOS Children's Village, Bawana, one of the orphanages operated by SOS children's Villages of India.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bawana
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
