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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Bawana has an average elevation of 213 metres (698 feet). It is surrounded by the villages of Nangal Thakran, Bajitpur, Daryapur, Majra Dabas, Pooth Khurd, Holabmi Khurd, Kheda Khurd, Holambi Kalan, Sultanpur Dabas and Ghogha.<ref>http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=28.7939888&lon=77.0409393&z=13&l=0&m=b&search=bawana%2C%20delhi</ref> The area of the village under farming was 52000 ''bigha'', but now most of this land has been acquired by the Delhi Government for industrial use. Bawana, with its ''khadar'' soil, is very fertile, with a high water table due to the western [[Yamuna]] canal and the high density of ponds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/node/20401 |title=Relocation pangs - India Environment Portal | News, reports, documents, blogs, data, analysis on environment & development | India, South Asia |publisher=India Environment Portal |date=29 September 2002 |accessdate=1 December 2016}}</ref> The climate in the region is extreme, with very high temperatures in the summer and almost zero level temperatures in the winter months.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imd.ernet.in/main_new.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=21 March 2005 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050320025144/http://www.imd.ernet.in/main_new.htm |archivedate=20 March 2005 }}</ref> J.J colony, a slum area inside [[Dilshad Colony]], is separated from Bawana by a canal. | Bawana has an average elevation of 213 metres (698 feet). It is surrounded by the villages of Nangal Thakran, Bajitpur, Daryapur, Majra Dabas, Pooth Khurd, Holabmi Khurd, Kheda Khurd, Holambi Kalan, Sultanpur Dabas and Ghogha.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=28.7939888&lon=77.0409393&z=13&l=0&m=b&search=bawana%2C%20delhi|title=Wikimapia - Let's describe the whole world!}}</ref> The area of the village under farming was 52000 ''bigha'', but now most of this land has been acquired by the Delhi Government for industrial use. Bawana, with its ''khadar'' soil, is very fertile, with a high water table due to the western [[Yamuna]] canal and the high density of ponds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/node/20401 |title=Relocation pangs - India Environment Portal | News, reports, documents, blogs, data, analysis on environment & development | India, South Asia |publisher=India Environment Portal |date=29 September 2002 |accessdate=1 December 2016}}</ref> The climate in the region is extreme, with very high temperatures in the summer and almost zero level temperatures in the winter months.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imd.ernet.in/main_new.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=21 March 2005 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050320025144/http://www.imd.ernet.in/main_new.htm |archivedate=20 March 2005 }}</ref> J.J colony, a slum area inside [[Dilshad Colony]], is separated from Bawana by a canal. | ||
Bawana is home to [[Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Industrial Park]], which is one of the best planned industrial areas of [[India]]. A 1500 MW natural gas power plant is also in construction in the area.<ref>{{cite web|author=Share on FacebookShare on Twitter |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/38182951.cms |title=Bawana stadium in Delhi to open in September|work=The Times of India|date=22 February 2003 |accessdate=1 December 2016}}</ref> A 20 MGD water treatment plant has also been set up in consideration of the water woes of this region. Bawana also hosts an Air Force Station and a CRPF Base Camp.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.soschildrensvillages.ca/where-we-help/asia/india/bawana/pages/default.aspx |title=SOS Children's Village Bawana (> Delhi) |publisher=Soschildrensvillages.ca |date=14 December 2012 |accessdate=1 December 2016}}</ref> The SOS children's village was awarded for being the best orphanage in Delhi. | Bawana is home to [[Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Industrial Park]], which is one of the best planned industrial areas of [[India]]. A 1500 MW natural gas power plant is also in construction in the area.<ref>{{cite web|author=Share on FacebookShare on Twitter |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/38182951.cms |title=Bawana stadium in Delhi to open in September|work=The Times of India|date=22 February 2003 |accessdate=1 December 2016}}</ref> A 20 MGD water treatment plant has also been set up in consideration of the water woes of this region. Bawana also hosts an Air Force Station and a CRPF Base Camp.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.soschildrensvillages.ca/where-we-help/asia/india/bawana/pages/default.aspx |title=SOS Children's Village Bawana (> Delhi) |publisher=Soschildrensvillages.ca |date=14 December 2012 |accessdate=1 December 2016}}</ref> The SOS children's village was awarded for being the best orphanage in Delhi. | ||