It is located within Neturia CD block of Raghunathpur subdivision of Purulia district.

Purulia district forms the lowest step of the Chota Nagpur Plateau.

[5][6] The comparatively more recent in historical terms, Panchkot Raj has interesting and intriguing remains in the area.

[10] Raghunathpur Government Polytechnic, established in 2016, offers diploma courses in engineering.

[12] Achkoda, located in this block, showcases aatchala-style temples with terracotta work on the walls.