Arachchikattuwa Divisional Secretariat

Arachchikattuwa Divisional Secretariat
Divisional Secretariat
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Coordinates: 7°41′30″N 79°50′50″E / 7.69167°N 79.84722°E / 7.69167; 79.84722
CountrySri Lanka
ProvinceNorth Western Province
DistrictPuttalam District
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time)

Arachchikattuwa Divisional Secretariat is a Divisional Secretariat of Puttalam District, of North Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is around 157.8 sq. km in size of the area. This is consist of 33 GN divisions. The main sources of living are farming, animal husbandry, and farming.

History

The history of Arachchikattuwa is extend back to 12th century. In some stories it says it was even before that. According to the history there was a well established settlements near the Daduru oya. After that those have expanded towards the Sengal oya and Rathabala oya. There are many historical facts found in the era of Great King Parakramabahu.[1]

Religious Background

Arachchikattuwa area is multi-religious and multi ethnic area. The main population is Buddhist, with many Hindus and Catholics. In addition to these, there are some Islamic and other Christian followers.

References

  1. ^ "Divisional Secretariat - Arachchikattuwa - Overview". Divisional secretariat - Archchikattuwa. Archived from the original on 2018-11-18. Retrieved October 20, 2019.


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