Jaldhaka is shown as being a part of Paten Godak Khasmahal mouza in the map of Gorubathan CD block on page 197 of District Statistical Handbook, Darjeeling, 2011.

Physiographically, this area forms the Kalimpong Range, with the average elevation varying from 300 to 3,000 metres (980 to 9,840 ft).

This region is characterized by abruptly rising hills and numerous small streams.

While Kalimpong is the only municipality, Dungra is the sole census town in the entire area.

Jaldhaka police station has jurisdiction over Gorubathan and Kalimpong II CD blocks.