[1] It has an average elevation of 196 metres (643 feet).In and around a number of open cast mines operated by B.C.C.L.

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

The earlier census town was combined with other urban units to form Dhanbad Municipal Corporation in 2006.

[4] 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).