Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the area.

Among other nearby towns and villages, Tisra is located at distance of 3.0 km., Joyrampur at 0.7 km.

The region shown in the map is a part of the undulating uplands bustling with coalmines.

The western part of the region shown in the map is covered by Dhanbad (community development block).

57% of the population of Dhanbad CD block reside in rural areas and 43% reside in urban areas, The east-central part of the region shown in the map is covered by Baliapur (community development block).