Bawana is a census town situated in the northwestern district in the state of Delhi in India. North West Delhi is surrounded by the Yamuna River on the northeast, and by the districts of North Delhi to the east and southeast, West Delhi to the south, the Jhajjar District of the state of Haryana to the west, the Sonipat District of Haryana to the northwest and north, and the Ghaziabad District of Uttar Pradesh state to the northeast athwart the Yamuna. The district of North West Delhi has a total population of 2,847,395 (as per the 2001 census). It spreads over an area of 440 square km. The population density of the district is 6,472 persons per square km. The district consists of three subdivisions. These are Saraswati Vihar, Narela, and Model Town.

The exact geographical location of the town of Bawana is at 28.8° North and 77.03° East. It has a mean elevation of 213 metres (698 feet).

As per the 2001 India census, Bawana has a population of 23,095. Males make up 56% of the population and females amount to 44%. Bawana has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the nationwide standard of 59.5%. 61% of the males and 39% of the females are literate. 14% of the population is children less than 6 years of age.