Gaurihar, a headquarters town of the taluk of the same name, is on the banks of the Ken River, in Chhatarpur District. Sarwai is 16 km east while Chandla is 22 km away. The nearest major city is Kanpur, which is 134 km north.
Gaurihar is an ideal base for trekkers in this region. A trekking route from Chandla passes through this place. 20797Urmil Dam is at a distance of 26 km.