Markacho is a taluk headquarters town in the Kodarma District of Jharkhand. Located at the south-eastern edge of the district, it borders with Giridih District. The town is on the road connecting Dhanwar (in Giridih District) to the National Highway 33. Kodarma is about 30 km north-west of Markacho.
Jharkhand Dham, a revered shrine of Lord Shiva, at Dhanwar is around 20 km away. Tilaiya Dam can be easily accessible from here. Harihar Dham is around 26 km south of Markacho.
Parsabad Railway Station and Ranchi Airport are the nearest railhead and airport respectively.
