It is situated on the banks of river Barakar The name has been derived from Maithan or Mai-Ka-Than (Hindi).

The place of Mai or mother, refers to Goddess Durga or Ma Kalyaneswari of the famous Kalyaneshwari temple nearby.

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

BCCL operates Chanch/ Victoria Area partially within the region shown in the map.

ECL operates Mugma Area fully within the region shown in the map.

[1][2][3] Maithon Dam, of the Damodar Valley Corporation, constitutes one of the most accomplished and successful river valley projects of India, which was a part of the First Five Year Plan after India's independence.

Amongst the recreational facilities, there is a stadium, an auditorium/ community hall, a library and a reading room.