It is a subdivisional town, famous for the production of sweets and widely considered a popular health resort for tourists as the water and overall climate is said to cure many stomach and digestion ailments.

[4] Historically, there were many notable people, particularly from Bengal, who owned a house in Madhupur and lived there for long periods whenever they could.

His younger son, Uma Prasad Mookerjee, the writer famous for his travel books spent time there.

The total number of literate persons in Madhupur was 37,658 (79.46% of the population over 6 years) out of which male and female literacy rate is 86.46 and 71.72 percent respectively.

[8] La Opala RG Limited is an India-based company set up a small factory in Madhupur, Jharkhand, to manufacture opal glass in India for the first time.

[9] Apart from religious significance, It attracts a number of tourists due to its scenic natural beauty, calm & peaceful environment.

Being an important railway junction on the Delhi-Howrah Main line it is well-connected to other major parts of the country thus making it easier for people to reach here.

[14][15] As of now IndiGo operates its flight services only for Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ranchi, Patna and Banglore.

Giridih district headquarters is connected to the Indian Railway network through the Madhupur–Giridih Local train on the Madhupur–Giridih–Koderma line.