Maral is a small settlement in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand. It lies near the National Highway connecting Mandu and Ramgarh. The nearby major towns are Patratu, Mandu, Ramgarh and Barka Kana.
Patratu Thermal Power Plant is a nearby landmark. The state capital Ranchi, around 30 km from Ramgarh, is easily accessible from here. Jaivik Udyan Zoological Park is a prominent attraction nearby.
The Bharki River flows very close to this village. Some of the nearby places are Karma, Huang, Gorsula, Religara, Palu and Bhurkunda.
Barka Kaha Railway Station and Ranchi Airport are the nearest major railway station and airport respectively. Regular bus services connect Maral with Ramgarh and Mandu.
