Mugma is located in
Dhanbad District of
Jharkhand. It is around 10 km south-east of
Nirsa.
Dhanbad, the district headquarters, is around 35 km north-west.
Mugma is famous for its coal mines and lies on the banks of Barakar River.
Ranchi Airport is the nearest airport. Mugma Railway Station is on the Dhanbad - Barachak rail route.