A taluk headquarter, Itkhori is situated on the confluence of Mahane and Vaksha rivers. The town is located at
Chatra District, 14 km south of
Chauparan in
Jharkhand. Itkhori is a pilgrimage for
Shaivites, Vaishnavites, Buddhists and Jains alike. This scenic place is a perfect picnic destination too.
Itkhori is famous for a 400-year-old
Bhadrakali Temple. This temple has
Hindu,
Jain and
Buddhist deities. Bhadli Mela - held on the occasion of
Makar Sankranti - is an important religious festival of Itkhori.
The town is linked with
Chatra, the administrative headquarters of the district, by road. The nearest
airport is at
Gaya, in
Bihar.
Kodarma Railway Station is the nearest railhead.
