Located about 12 km north of Dumka, Lakra Dewani is a township of Dumka District. About 15 km north is the town of
Nunihat and Manjhiara is around 12 km south from here.
The prime tourist destinations in the vicinity include the hot water springs Tatloie, Tharia Pani and Tapat Pani. Kumdabad, a picturesque picnic spot amid small hills, beside the river Mayurakshi, is nearby.
The airports serving Lakra Dewani are Gaya Airport and Patna Airport. The nearest railhead is Jasidih Junction Railway Station, in Deoghar District.
