Baila is in the Dindori District of Madhya Pradesh, around 17 km east of Motinala. Situated in the southern part of the district, it is about 18 km south of Mawai and 19 km north of Supkhar. The nearest major city is Bilaspur (124 km south-east).
Jabalpur Airport and Balaghat Railway Station serve Baila.
