The administration of the Samtgemeinde is situated in the central village of Hankensbüttel.

The Samtgemeinde Hankensbüttel is a rural area with many forests and agriculture.

The biggest employer of the region is Volkswagen at Wolfsburg, that is 50 km away from Hankensbüttel.

Around the villages, there are forests and some areas of heathland which make part of the national park Südheide.

The streets and the flat countryside are ideal for bicycle tours.