Nikaweratiya
Nikaweratiya is a town in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka. It consists of 42 Grama Niladari divisions.[2]The division of Nikaweratiya is the second largest electoral division in Sri Lanka and its extent only second to the Monaragala Electoral Division.This region which is famous for agriculture since the past is nourished with lakes and canals.
Nikaweratiya නිකවැරටිය | |
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![]() ![]() Nikaweratiya | |
Coordinates: 7°44′51″N 80°06′56.2″E | |
Country | Sri Lanka |
District | Kurunegala |
Area | |
• Total | 115 km2 (44 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 48,770 |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (SLST) |
Postal code | 60470[1] |
Area code(s) | 037 |
Website | http://www.nikaweratiya.ds.gov.lk/ |
Historical Background
Nikaweratiya situated in Magal Othota Koralaya in Wanni Hathpaththuwa in the District of Kurunegala bears historical importance. There are twenty two Buddhist temples out of which the Budhumuththawa Raja Maha Vihara is very special and also Halambagala Raja Maha Viharaya is a special temple located in Nikaweratiya.
Education
Two government secondary School are in the Nikawaratiya Town area. There are several primary school in the surrounding area of Nikwaratiya. 1. Mahasen National college 2.Jayanthi College
Transport
Nikwaratita CTB Depot provide transport service to the area with Private bus operators.
Economy
Agriculture is the main Source of income for resident in the Nikawaratiya area. There are several commercial banks have branches in the Nikwaratiya town.
- People's Bank
- Bank of Ceylon, Kurunagala Road Nikawaratiya
- National Savings Bank
- Commercial Bank, 48E, Heelogama Road Nikawaratiya
Nikawaratiya is one Divisional secretary area of Kurunegala District which government administrative system
The Divisional Secretaries served up to 2012
Name |
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Mr. W.G. Dayananda |
Mr. H.M. Sunil Padma Shantha |
Mr. W.G. Dayananda |
Mr. H.M. Karunarathna |
Mr. Ranwaththe Premasiri Appuhami |
Mr. Suraweera Manthreerathna |
Mr. A.H.S. Wijesinghe |
Mr. S.M. Jayathilake |
Mr. R.A.S. Jayathilake |
Mr. T.B. Wickramasinghe |
Mr. W.M.C.K. Wanninayaka |
Mr. P. Susantha Jayathilake |