The population is considered cosmopolitan in nature with employees from all over India and locals from the tribal region.

The topography is mountainous, and the river Kerandi runs nearby, serving as a source of clean water.

Facilities include a water supply and treatment plant, NALCO's captive power plant, a hospital, banks with networked ATMs, three large co-operative stores, two market complexes, clubs, community centers, temples, a church, and a mosque.

It includes the Mausi Maa Temple, which serves as the center of attention during the annual Ratha-Yatra festival.

The presiding deity of Damanjodi Maa Kantabaunsini dwells in the natural sacred grove of bamboo trees.

The NALCO club This club contains a canteen, swimming pool, badminton court, tennis court, skating ground, indoor games section (table tennis, carom, chess, billiards), gymnasium and library.

Pendal amphitheatre The town's amphitheater is the focus of the annual Panchpatmali Natya Mahotsav theatre festival.

NALCO supports a hospital complex within the town for company employees, including an occupational health centre and a pharmacy.

The Government Health facility is located near Mathalput serves as the main hospital for locals who are not employed by NALCO.