Ratnapura District

This article is about the district in Sri Lanka. For the town, see Ratnapura.

Ratnapura District
—  Administrative District  —
Map of Sri Lanka with Ratnapura District highlighted
Coordinates: 6°35′N 80°35′E
Country	Sri Lanka
Province	Sabaragamuwa Province
Created
Government
• District Secretary
Time zone	Sri Lanka (UTC+05:30)
ISO 3166 code	LK-91

Ratnapura is a district of Sri Lanka in the province of Sabaragamuwa. The 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 Udawalawe 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:

1. Ratnapura Municipal Council
2. Balangoda Urban Council
3. Embilipitiya Urban Council
4. Eheliyagoda Pradeshiya Sabha
5. Pelmadulla Pradeshiya Sabha
6. Kuruwita Pradeshiya Sabha
7. Imbulpe Pradeshiya Sabha
8. Godakawela Pradeshiya Sabha
9. Kahawatta Pradeshiya Sabha
10. Rakwana Pradeshiya Sabha
11. Balangoda Pradeshiya Sabha
12. Weligepola Pradeshiya Sabha
13. Nivitigala Pradeshiya Sabha
14. Ayagama Pradeshiya Sabha
15. Kalawana Pradeshiya Sabha
16. Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha
17. Kolonna Pradeshiya Sabha

Administration

17 Divisional Secretariat divisions of Ratnapura district

For the administrative purpose district is divided into 17 Divisional Secretariat divisions

1. Eheliyagoda
2. Kuruwita
3. Kiriella
4. Rathnapura
5. Elapatha
6. Ayagama
7. Imbulpe
8. Opanayaka
9. Pelmadulla
10. Nivithigala
11. Kalawana
12. Rakwana
13. Balangoda
14. Weligepola
15. Godakawela
16. Kahawaththa
17. Embilipitiya
18. 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

• Searchable Map of Sri Lanka

External links

• http://www.mayawebhosting.com/
• http://www.kcc.sch.lk/
• http://www.kulocgov.com/