It has a large Marathi, Aagri, Koli and other mixed populations as well.

It falls under the North Central ward of the Municipal Corporation and comes under Police Jurisdiction of Mira-Bhayander, Vasai-Virar Police Commissionerate Bhayander is located on the northern portion of Salsette Island and at the northern part of the Konkan region.

A vast creek divides the Mumbai suburban zones (in which Bhayander falls) and Vasai-Virar.

In the north lies Vasai Creek, to the east Sanjay Gandhi National Park, and the Uttan coast to the west.

It mainly is of Deccan lava terrain and consists of waterlogged and marshy areas.