Menikdiwela is a town in Yatinuwara Divisional Secretariat , Kandy District , Central Province , Sri Lanka .
5-564: 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. 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
10-435: A population of 837,179 according to 2012 Census, which is approximately 4.0% of the total population of Sri Lanka. The District of Kegalle is situated in between the central highlands and western southern plains and has an enchanting environment. The height of the western region is 50 m (160 ft) above sea level while the eastern region exceeds 1,800 m (5,900 ft). Rubber cultivation has stretched over most of
15-524: Is a district in Sabaragamuwa Province , Sri Lanka . It is one of 25 districts of Sri Lanka , the second level administrative division of the country. The district is administered by a District Secretariat headed by a District Secretary (previously known as a Government Agent ) appointed by the central government of Sri Lanka . It was a former Dissavani of Sri Lanka. It covers an area of 1,693 km (654 sq mi). The district has
20-692: The area of the District and minor export crops from the district include coffee, cocoa, pepper, clove and nutmeg. Sri Lanka's best graphite mine is situated at Bogala in Kegalle District. The extent of the District is 1,692.8 km (653.6 sq mi). Most of the population are Sinhalese . Indian Tamils brought by the British as indentured labourers to work in tea states makes a significant minority. Religions in Kegalle District (2011) Situated between coastal lowlands and central highlands district has
25-461: 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. This Kandy District , Central Province, Sri Lanka location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Kegalle District Kegalle
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