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

According to the 2011 Census of India, Jamtara had a total population of 6,255, of which 3,249 (52%) were males and 3,006 (48%) were females.

[4] According to the District Census Handbook 2011, Giridih, Jamtara covered an area of 4.54 km2.

Among the civic amenities, it had 48 km roads with open drains, the protected water supply involved uncovered well, hand pump.

Among the social, recreational and cultural facilities it had 1 stadium, 1 cinema theatre, 1 auditorium/ community hall, 1 public library, reading room.