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, Ahilapur had total population of 4,700, of which 2,464 (52%) were males and 2,236 (48%) were females.

The total number of literate persons in Ahilapur was 2415 (63.77% of the population over 6 years).

[4] Ahilyapur police station serves the Gandey CD block.