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.

[4] Taratanr police station has jurisdiction over the Gandey CD block.

[5] State Highway 13 (Jharkhand), running from Koderma to Gobindpur, passes through Taratanr.

There is a bridge over the Barakar nearby, crossing over to Tundi CD block in Dhanbad district.