Welimada
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| Welimada වැලිමඩ (Sinhala) |
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 Welimada
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| Coordinates: 6°54′04″N 80°55′22″E / 6.90111°N 80.92278°E | |
| Country |  Sri Lanka |
| Province | Uva Province |
| Time zone | Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone (UTC+5:30) |
Welimada is a town in the Badulla District of the Uva Province of Sri Lanka.[1][2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
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[edit] Administration
The Welimada city is now administered by the Welimada Divisional Council. Notable government institutions include:
- Divisional Secretariat
- Police Station
- Government Hospital
[edit] Places of interest
- Divurumwela Old Temple
- Sthripura Cave [7][8]
- Bomburu ella Waterfall [9]
[edit] Sthripura Cave
Sthripura Cave is located at Kiriwanagama about 16 km from Welimada. The Cave consists of a series of three caves. It is believed from the legend, The cave had been used by the King Ravana of Sri Lanka to hide the princess Sita. According to the Ramayana, princess Sita was abducted from her husband, Prince Rama of India.[10]
[edit] Members of The Parliament
- K. D. Sugathadasa 1947 - 1952 [11]
- Bambarapane M.B. 1952-1956 [12]
- K. M. P. Rajarathna 1956 -1965 [13]
- Percy Samaraweera 1965-1970 and 1977-1987[14]
- R.M Bandara 1970 -1977
- Ravindra Samaraweera 1987-1988
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka, Population by Divisional Secretary's Divisions (In Mahaweli Basin)
- ^ Divisional Secretariat
- ^ Territorial Jurisdiction of High Courts, District Courts and Magistrate’s Courts
- ^ potatoes
- ^ Ministry of Public Administration
- ^ Welimada Tea
- ^ Sthripura Cave
- ^ Sthripura Cave
- ^ Bomburu Ella Waterfall
- ^ Caving in Sri Lanka
- ^ 1947 GENERAL ELECTION
- ^ 1952 GENERAL ELECTION
- ^ K. M. P. Rajarathna
- ^ Percy Samaraweera
Coordinates: 6°54′04″N 80°55′22″E / 6.9011°N 80.9228°E
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