Houchur is a hamlet situated about 35 km north of Narainpur and 37 km south of Bhanupratappur. Located 85 km south-west of
Kanker, it is in
Kanker District. Antagarh, Asulkhar and Bharenda are nearby settlements.
Kanker Palace, Charre-Marre Waterfall and Malanjhkudum Waterfall are interesting excursions outside Houchur. Ramakrishna Mission Centre, which works for the welfare of tribal people, is located nearby.
Raipur Airport is the nearest airport.
Dhamtari Railway Station serves Houchur.