About Simlapal

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 Coordinates: 22°55′21.7″N 87°04′24.2″E

Country: India

State: West Bengal

District: Bankura

Area: Total 4.0047 km² (1.5462 sq mi)

Population (2011)[1] :  Total    7,206

 • Density   1,800/km2 (4,700/sq mi)

Languages*:  Official language --  Bengali, Santali, English

Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)

PIN 722151 (Simlapal)

Telephone/STD code     03243

Lok Sabha constituency --Bankura

Vidhan Sabha constituency --Taldangra


























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