Latehar district covers an area of approximately 3,703 square kilometers. It is surrounded by the districts of Palamu in the north, Lohardaga in the east, and Garhwa in the west. The southern part of the district is bordered by the state of Chhattisgarh.

Latehar district is divided into six administrative blocks, namely Latehar, Chandwa, Balumath, Manika, Barwadih, and Mahuadanr. The district headquarters is located in Latehar town.

Betla National Park
Lodh Waterfalls, Latehar
Palamu Tiger Reserve
Lower Ghaghri Falls
Koel View Point
Palamu New Fort
Magnolia Sunset Point, Netarhat
UPPER GHAGHRI WATERFALL
Sugga Bandh Waterfall
Sunset Point Netarhat
Burha River
Mirchaiya Waterfall
Kechki Sangam