It is located in the western region of the district and is surrounded by the towns of Majhiaon Kalan, Muhammadganj, Haidarnagar, Rajhara and Nawa. Artisan Well and Kund Waterfalls at Husainabad are the nearby prominent picnic spots. The pilgrim town of Varnasi is around 160 km north-west.

Ranchi, the state capital, is around 180 km south-east. Varanasi Airport and Ranchi Airport are the nearest airports. Nearby railheads are Muhammadganj Railway Station and Daltonganj Railway Station.