Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Thap Khlo, Bang Mun Nak, Pho Thale, Bueng Na Rang, Pho Prathap Chang, Mueang Pichit and Wang Sai Phun of Phichit Province.

Taphan Hin is located on the eastern side of the Nan River, about 28 km (about 17 mi) south of Mueang Pichit.

Because the northern area of market is about 1 km (0.621 mi) away from the center of district, there is a bedrock pushes out into the river like a bridge.

[1] The district is divided into 13 sub-districts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 97 villages (muban).

Taphan Hin is regarded as one of the three districts of Phichit, with a railroad running through (northern line).