Ratnapura District

Ratnapura District

Ratnapura is a district of Sri Lanka in the province of SabaragamuwaThe gem-mining centre of Sri Lanka is also a major crossroad between southern plains and the hill country to the east. A bustling market city servicing most of the surrounding towns. Many of the prominent gem dealers in Sri Lanka operate from this town. Scenery around the town is excellent and charming. There is a route to Sri Pada from Ratnapura direction. Excursions include Sinharaja Forest Reserve and Uda Walawe National Park. The route towards hill country is beautiful. The surrounding area is a popular trekking destination and a good place for bird watching. Visit traditional gem mining and cutting operations

Political

Ratnapura district is divided into the 17 local political entities:
#Ratnapura Municipal Council
#Balangoda Urban Council
#Embilipitiya Urban Council
#Eheliyagoda Pradeshiya Sabha
#Pelmadulla Pradeshiya Sabha
#Kuruwita Pradeshiya Sabha
#Imbulpe Pradeshiya Sabha
#Godakawela Pradeshiya Sabha
#Kahawatta Pradeshiya Sabha
#Rakwana
#Balangoda Pradeshiya Sabha
#Weligepola Pradeshiya Sabha
#Nivitigala Pradeshiya Sabha
#Ayagama Pradeshiya Sabha
#Kalawana Pradeshiya Sabha
#Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha
#Kolonna Pradeshiya Sabha

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Administration

For the administrative purpose district is divided into 17 Divisional Secretariat divisions
#Eheliyagoda
#Kuruwita
#Kiriella
#Rathnapura
#Elapatha
#Ayagama
#Imbulpe
#Opanayaka
#Pelmadulla
#Nivithigala
#Kalawana
#Rakwana
#Balangoda
#Weligepola
#Godakawela
#Kahawaththa
#Embilipitiya
#Kolonna

PLANTATION COMPANIES:

The Ratnapura district includes areas managed by Five Plantation Companies. Namely, Agalawatte Plantations PLC managed by Mackwoods, Balangoda Plantations PLC managed by Stassens, Pussellawa Plantations PLC, managed by Freelanka, Hapugastenne Plantations PLC Managed by Finlays, and Kahawatte Plantations PLC managed by Forbes.

The ownership of these companies lie with the State.

Maps

* [http://www.liccavi-earth.com/Liccavi/Search.aspx Searchable Map of Sri Lanka]


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