Bagbahra is located in Mahasamund District of Chhattisgarh. It is around 35 km south of Mahasamund, the district headquarters.
The region is noted for deposits of granite. Khallari, around 15 km north, and Guchhapali, south, are places of religious importance.
Raipur Airport is the nearest airport. Bagbahra Railway Station is on the Mahasamund - Khariar rail route. Bagbahra lies on the Mahasamund Nuapada road..