The northern portion of Rampurhat subdivision (shown in the map alongside) is part of the Nalhati Plains, a sub-micro physiographic region, and the southern portion is part of the Brahmani-Mayurakshi Basin, another sub-micro physiographic region occupying the area between the Brahmani in the north and the Mayurakshi in the south.

There is an occasional intrusion of Rajmahal Hills, from adjoining Santhal Parganas, towards the north-western part of the subdivision.

A small portion of the Padma River and the border with Bangladesh (thick line) can be seen in the north-eastern corner of the map.

The college is named after Turku Hansda and Lapsa Hemram, two great tribal leaders of Birbhum.

Affiliated to the University of Burdwan, it offers honours courses in Bengali, Santali, English, history, geography and mathematics.