Makunda is a small settlement in
Dhanbad District,
Jharkhand. The nearby cities and towns are Sindri,
Salpatra, Baliapur,
Mahupani, Damodarpur and Kusunda.
Jharia, a rich colliery center and taluk headquarters, with extensive commercial activity, is situated close to this village.
Charak Pathar, Topchanchi Lake and Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary are the nearby attractions.
Dhanbad, around 8 km to the north-east of Jharia, is easily accessible from here.
By road, Makunda is well connected with Jharia and Dhanbad. The railway line connecting Bhojudih and Dhanbad passes nearby. The nearest major railway station is Dhanbad Junction Railway Station. Ranchi Airport serves this area.