The map alongside shows the Khatra subdivision of Bankura district.

[3] Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision.

According to the 2011 Indian Census, Simlapal had a total population of 7,206, of which 3,693 were males and 3,513 were females.

[6] According to the District Census Handbook 2011, Bankura, Simlapal covered an area of 4.0047 km2.

Among the social cultural and recreational facilities, it had 1 auditorium/ community hall, 1 public library, 1 reading room.

The three most important commodities it manufactured were rice, brick, stone chips.