[1] Saraikela is situated on the bank of Kharkai River in southern Jharkhand.

The area shown in the map has been described as “part of the southern fringe of the Chotanagpur plateau and is a hilly upland tract”.

[2][3] Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the district.

According to the 2011 Census of India, Seraikela had a total population of 14,252, of which 7,450 (52%) were males and 6,802 (48%) were females.

The total number of literate persons in Seraikela was 10,539 (83.80% of the population over 6 years).

Among the civic amenities, it had 12 km (7.5 mi) of roads with open drains.

Among social, cultural and recreational facilities, it had 1 stadium, 1 auditorium/ community hall, 1 public library, 1 reading room.

Three important commodities it produced were iron, snacks, mineral water.

Abhijeet Group (Corporate Ispat & Alloys Ltd.) is setting up its steel & power plant in Seraikela (7 km from Town).

[13] Model School Seraikela is an English-medium coeducational institution established in 2012.

Rath yatra and Durga puja are some festivals celebrated with much joy.