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, Paratdih had a total population of 8,854, of which 4,521 (51%) were males and 4,333 (49%) were females.

The total number of literate persons in Paratdih was 4,112 (59.13% of the population over 6 years).

[5] According to the District Census Handbook 2011, Giridih, Paratdih covered an area of 1.25 km2.