Mesra is located 16 kilometres from Ranchi. It is at the confluence of rivers, Suvarnarekha and Jhumar. The area is known to be home to the Birla Institute of Technology, a leading engineering, science and technology institute of India. Areas such as Neuri, Kadal, Hutp, Oyna and Chuttu surround Mesra.

Mesra is served by the National Highway 23. The Ranchi Railway Station is around 12.6 kilometres away from here via the Old Hazaribagh Road, while the Birsa Munda Airport is about 28.5 kilometres from here, along the NH 23 and the NH 33.

Mesra real estate mostly offers plots for sale. The built-up area of property in Mesra ranges from 1,306 to 4,200 sq ft. Popular projects under Mesra property includes Melody Realtors’ Hill View Farms.

Educational institutes in the area include Jawahar Navoday Vidyalaya and Prem Chand High School. Hospitals located here include Hill View Hospital and Research Centre, Santevita Hospital and Drishti Netralaya.