Menikdiwela

Menikdiwela
Town
Menikdiwela is located in Sri Lanka
Menikdiwela
Menikdiwela
Location in Central Province, Sri Lanka
Coordinates: 7°5′N 80°44′E / 7.083°N 80.733°E / 7.083; 80.733
Country Sri Lanka
ProvinceCentral Province
DistrictKandy District
Population
 (2008)
 • Total
1,000
Languages
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Time)

Menikdiwela is a town in Yatinuwara Divisional Secretariat, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka.[1]

Geography and Demography

The town is situated near the Kegalle District border. Kandy is the nearest city, c. 20 kilometres (12 mi) away.

According to the Local governing body, the population of Menikdiwela as of 2008 is about 1,000.

Civil affair

The town is famous for various agricultural products like rice. Menikdiwela is also the hometown of Sirasa Superstar first season second Runner-up Amila Perera and J. R. Jayawardane's official secretariat W. M. P. B. Menikdiwela. In the beginning, the town started with only seven houses and developed.

Kandy-Pottapitiya and Kandy-Hataraliyadda (Via Thismada) roads split in Menikdiwela Junction.

Menikdiwela Central College is also located at Menikdiwela.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Census Codes of Administrative Units, Central Province, Sri Lanka" (PDF). www.statistics.gov.lk. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Manikdiwela MMV - මුල් පිටුව". menik.sch.lk. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  3. ^ Kuruluwansha, Asela. "Central Province plan to ensure continuity of education". Daily News. Retrieved 10 October 2024.


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