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, Pertodih had a total population of 5,293, of which 2,679 (51%) were males and 2,614 (49%) were females.

The total number of literate persons in Pertodih was 2,766 (64.72% of the population over 6 years).

[5] According to the District Census Handbook 2011, Giridih, Pertodih covered an area of 1.11 km2.