Bokaro district consists of undulating uplands on the Chota Nagpur Plateau with the Damodar River cutting a valley right across.
The 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) long, 55 metres (180 ft) high earthfill dam with composite masonry cum concrete spillway, Tenughat Dam, across the Damodar River, is operated by the Government of Jharkhand.
The region is dominated by Shorea robusta (Sal, Sakhua), the state tree of Jharkhand, thriving abundantly in Petarwar Block.
The forest department in Petarwar Block is home to a large number of these majestic trees.
Additionally, Dr. Vaidh utilizes a variety of medicinal trees found here to treat various diseases.
People from a 15 km radius flock to this bustling market to buy and sell their wares, making it a central hub of activity and commerce.