In which Indian state is Banda Deul located in?

Context: Banda Deul is an 11th-century temple in Banda village in the Raghunathpur II CD block in the Raghunathpur subdivision of the Purulia district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

There is a temple at Banda, which is described by the Archaeological Society of India as a rekha deul of triratha variety in sandstone. “The temple is richly decorated, the themes being creepers, scroll work and stylised chaitya window.” The temple was built around the 11th century.

The temple had a mandapa which has largely collapsed, However, eight pillars are still there supporting the cross beams. The temple has a water outlet with a makara head.

According to the List of Monuments of National Importance in West Bengal the old temple at Banda is an ASI listed monument.

Answer: West Bengal