Nagfeni is located at 23°07′31″N 84°40′53″E / 23.125324°N 84.681267°E / 23.125324; 84.681267 The map alongside presents a rugged area, consisting partly of flat-topped hills called pat and partly of an undulating plateau, in the south-western portion of Chota Nagpur Plateau.

Three major rivers – the Sankh, South Koel and North Karo - along with their numerous tributaries, drain the area.

According to a popular legend, Maharaj Mutuk Nath Sah Deo was saved by a nag or cobra.

He founded the Nagvanshi dynasty, that held sway over parts of the area now known as Jharkhand for many centuries.

[4][5] Nagfeni is situated 14 km from Gumla on National Highway 43 (old numbering NH 23).