It is in Chandil block in Seraikela Kharsawan district of Jharkhand state, India.

The area shown in the map has been described as “part of the southern fringe of the Chotanagpur plateau and is a hilly upland tract”.

[1][2] Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the district.

[4] Chandil Dam reservoir has a capacity of 1,963 square kilometres (196,300 ha).

[3] Seraikela Kharsawan district administration states that the "dam is one of the most visited places of Jharkhand".