Maranghada is located at 23°04′55″N 85°24′08″E / 23.082032°N 85.402256°E / 23.082032; 85.402256 In the adjacent map the area shown is "undulating and covered with hills, hillocks and jungles (jungles/ forests are shown as shaded area in the map).

The soil of the area is rocky, sandy and red loam upland.

[3] Famous places in this area are Ulihatu, the birth place of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, and Dombari Buru, the central point of his activity.

[4] Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the district.

[5] According to the 2011 Census of India, Maranghada had a total population of 962, of which 513 (53%) were males and 449 (47%) were females.