The village, which is about 10 km from Tundi on the Dhanbad-Govindpur -Giridih Road, is noted for its hot spring.
Indian School of Mines
An institute of national importance. It was established in 1926, and has one of the most beautiful engineering campuses in the country.
The village is in Govindpur development block, contains two ancient pillars which are locally associated with Emperor Asoka and the Afghan Chief Sher Shah.
It is famous for Goddess Kali temple, it is also one of the devipeth.
Maithon Dam is the biggest Dam of Damodar Valley Corporation. This dam has been built to control flood in the Barakar River. The reservoir of Maithon Dam is spread across 65 km². In the mid of this reservoir, there is an island. A rest house has been built on this island. Boating & fishing facilities are also available in this reservoir. There is a Deer park and Birds garden near this Dam these are also of a tourists importance.
About 54 km from Dhanbad
This is the longest dam of Damodar Valley Corporation. Garh Panchakot beside the lake has lodging facilities.