Ghatshila is a beautiful town on the bank of the Subarnarekha River in East Singhbum district of Jharkhand. Tatanagar is at a distance of 36 km. and Jamshedpur is in the east at a distance of 37 km. from Ghatshila. As there are numerous stones on the banks of the river the place got its name `Ghatshila`. Ghatshila is well connected to other cities and towns by road and rail.

According to the 2001 census report, Ghatshila had a population of 37,850 inhabitants. Males constitute 53% of the population and females constitute 47% of the population. In Ghatshila, 11% of the population is less than six years of age. The town has an average literacy rate of 73%, which is slightly higher than the national average literacy rate of 59.5%. The male literacy rate is 79% and the female literacy rate is 65%.

Ghatshila is an ideal tourist destination and in and around the town lays several excursion sites. Pancha Pandava hill, Dahijora, Dharagiri Falls, Phuldungri Mountain, Galudih Resort Center and Musabani are suitable tourist destinations. At a distance of 9 km away from Ghatsila at Burudih there is an artificial lake surrounded by hills on all sides. There are many timber industries in this town. Ghatshila is a small township which has mixture of people from various communities like Bengalis, guratis, Marwadis, Punjabis and Muslims, all staying together in harmony participating in each other`s festivals. This place enjoys an excellent Aerial view which can be enjoying from the top of the hill. Surrounded with rocky hilly terrain this area provides an awesome landscape.

Ghatshila is one of the major townships which is also known for Hindustan Copper Limited. This helps to establish the area as Small Township. Surrounded withy nature this is one of the most picturesque sites in Jharkhand.