Giridih district is a part of the Chota Nagpur plateau, with rocky soil and extensive forests.

[1][2][3] Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the district.

According to the 2011 Census of India, Bengabad had a total population of 3,178, of which 1,520 (48%) were males and 1,658 (52%) were females.

The total number of literate persons in Bengabad was 2,194 (80.69% of the population over 6 years).

[5] According to old British records, Bengabad PS was there after Giridh subdivision was formed in 1870.