Ramgarh upazila on the north, Fatikchhari upazila on the south and west, Lakshmichhari upazila on the east.

Manikchhari thana, now an upazila, was established in 1976. The upazila consists of 2 union parishads, 11 mouzas and 120 villages.

Manikchhari Upazila is located in Khagrachhari District. Upazilla(s)/Thana(s) in Khagrachhari are Dighinala Upazila, Khagrachhari Sadar Upazila, Lakshmichhari Upazila, Mahalchhari Upazila, Manikchhari Upazila, Matiranga Upazila, Panchhari Upazila, Ramgarh Upazila.

Mung Rajbari (built about 150 years ago), Sindukchhari Pond.