Seraikela, the seat of administration of
Seraikela District, is a small and sleepy town situated on the banks of Kharka River in
Jharkhand. It is located 60 km south of
Chandil and is around 140 km south-east of
Ranchi.
Major point of interest in Seraikela is the old Sri Ram Baba Ashram.
Palna Dam,
Subarnarekha Dam, Kali Sthan, Jamshedpur and Ichagarh Bird Sanctuary constitute interesting excursions outside Seraikela.
Nearest major airport is at Ranchi. Sini Junction Railway Station serves Seraikela.