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b. Boundaries
North -Anuradapura & trinco
South -Ampara & Matale
West -Batticaloa
East -Anuradapura & Matele
c. Administrative Division
Polonnaruwa District is divided in to
___ Divisional Secretariat
Divisions and their activities are coordinated and supervised by the
Colombo District Secretariat.
Table 2.9 - Extent, Number of GN Divisions and Villages in each Division
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Division |
Sq. km. |
GN Divisions |
Villages |
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Thamankaduwa |
445 |
55 |
125 |
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Dimbulagala |
578.9 |
56 |
97 |
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Hingurakgoda |
696 |
53 |
141 |
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Medirigiriya |
537 |
45 |
111 |
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Welikanda |
548 |
30 |
46 |
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Elahera |
349 |
28 |
88 |
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Lankapura |
184 |
28 |
49 |
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Total |
3337.9 |
295 |
657 |
Source:
Dept. of Census and Statistics
e. Local Government Units
Polonnaruwa District consist of ___
local authorities consisting of ___
municipal council, ___ urban
councils and 5 Pradeshiya Sabhas.
Names of Local Government units
Municipal Council
Urban Councils
Pradeshiya Sabha
f.
Physical Features
Polonnaruwa is the model environmental district of Sri Lanka and has
national parks, including Minneriya, Girithale, Wasgamuwa, Kaudulla and
Somawathiya. Common characteristics of dry zone forest in Sri Lanka can
be seen in these national parks, and Minnariya and Girithale are very
popular among tourists for echo tourism.
g.
h.
i. Climate and Rainfall
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North East Monsoon (Nov-Feb) |
Inter Monsoon -01(Feb-Apr) |
South West Monsoon (May- Sep) |
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2.10 - Temperature in polonnaruwa District in o C
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1961 - 1990
Average |
2007
Highest Lowest |
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j. Mineral
Resources
k. Population
Population and population density is considerably low in
comparison with other districts in the island. In terms of census took
place in 2001, population is approximately four hundred thousand and
annual growth rate is 1.6%. Population density is 177 km2.
Sinhalese, Tamils and Muslims are living in Polonnaruwa as ethnic wise
and their religion are Buddhism, Hindu, Islam, Roman Catholic and other
Christian sectors.
Table 2.3 - Division vise Population according to age
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Division |
Under 20years |
Over 20 years |
Total Population |
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Thamankaduwa |
27463 |
47275 |
74739 |
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Dimbulagala |
32349 |
45365 |
77713 |
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Hingurakgoda |
21110 |
39268 |
60377 |
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Medirigiriya |
24625 |
39202 |
63827 |
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Welikanda |
13434 |
17967 |
31400 |
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Elahera |
14899 |
24207 |
39106 |
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Lankapura |
13747 |
21092 |
34838 |
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Total |
147624 |
234375 |
382000 |
Source:
Dept. of Census and Statistics
Table
2.4 - Division vise Demographic Details
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Name of the Division |
2001 Estimated |
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No. of families |
Population |
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Thamankaduwa |
19244 |
85631 |
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Dimbulagala |
20265 |
89039 |
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Hingurakgoda |
17138 |
69176 |
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Medirigiriya |
16386 |
73129 |
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Welikanda |
9794 |
35976 |
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Elahera |
11536 |
44805 |
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Lankapura |
8540 |
39915 |
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Total |
102903 |
437671 |
Table
2.5 – Population Details by ethnicity
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Sinhala |
Tamil |
Indian Tamil |
Muslim |
Malay |
Burgher |
Other |
Total |
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393532 |
8606 |
- |
34460 |
28 |
34 |
11 |
437671 |
Table 2.6 - Percentage Distribution of Population (10 years and
over) by Literacy and Sex
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Literacy |
Total % |
Sex |
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M |
F |
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Literate |
90.0
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91.2 |
88.7 |
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Illiterate |
10.0 |
8.8 |
11.3 |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
100 |
Source:
l. Social Structure
Most of the
community in Polonnaruwa district fined their means of sustenance
through agriculture and the majority is engaged in paddy cultivation.
Through the reconstruction of ancient magical irrigation system, present
cultivations are watered and the district of Polonnaruwa contributes at
a considerable level to total paddy production of Sri Lanka. In addition
to paddy cultivation, other crops are also being cultivated and fishing
industry also in operation in major reservoirs and at the same time
people engage in animal husbandry as well.
m. Health
Health
facilities in the district are not in a satisfactory level. In addition
to the Polonnaruwa base hospital, 23 rural hospitals are in operation in
the district.
n. Education
Education level of the district in lower than Colombo and the
total number of schools in the district are 231 and number of student,
are approximately 90,000 and 3500 teachers are serving in these schools.
Table 2.7 - Number of schools
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Division |
National schools |
Grade 1 A&B |
Grade
1 C |
Grade
2 |
Grade
3 |
Total |
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Thamankaduwa |
1 |
2 |
10 |
11 |
6 |
30 |
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Dimbulagala |
0 |
2 |
13 |
14 |
27 |
56 |
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Hingurakgoda |
2 |
2 |
2 |
20 |
6 |
32 |
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Medirigiriya |
1 |
0 |
7 |
12 |
12 |
32 |
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Welikanda |
0 |
0 |
4 |
8 |
25 |
37 |
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Elahera |
0 |
1 |
3 |
14 |
10 |
28 |
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Lankapura |
0 |
1 |
7 |
7 |
2 |
17 |
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Total |
4 |
8 |
46 |
86 |
88 |
232 |
Source:
Department of Census and Statistics
Table 2.8 - Students studying in GCE (AL) Classes
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Science |
Arts |
Commerce |
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Boys |
Girls |
Total |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
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No. |
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1586 |
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3687 |
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2074 |
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o. Economy
Table 2.11 - Extent of Paddy Cultivation in 2005/ 2006
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Total No. of Lots |
Less than ½ acre |
½
- 1 acre |
1
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More than 5 acres |
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Percentage |
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Table 2.11 - Cultivated Extent of Paddy – Irrigation Pattern
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Year
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No. of Lots |
Cultivated Extent in Acres |
Total |
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Major Irrigation |
Minor Irrigation |
Rain fed |
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p.
q. Infrastructure
i.
Transportation
Transport
facilities in Polonnaruwa are at a satisfactory level. However the road
network in the district does not the meet the required standards.
Table 2.14 - Infrastructure – Details of the Road Network
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Grade |
Tarred |
Gravel |
Total |
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A |
100.45 |
- |
100.45 |
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B |
56.8 |
- |
56.8 |
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C |
228 |
- |
228 |
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D |
337.4 |
- |
337.4 |
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Municipal, UC and Pradeshiya Sabha Roads |
72 |
3331 |
3403 |
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Total |
794.65 |
3331 |
4125.65 |
Table 2.15 - Infrastructure – Details of Consumers of Electricity
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2007 |
Polonnaruwa Area |
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Domestic |
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Religious |
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Business |
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Industries |
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Total |
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Table 2.16 - Infrastructure – Details of Consumers of pipe borne water
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2007 |
Sub Depot |
Sub Depot |
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Domestic |
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Religious |
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Business |
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Industries |
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r. Industry
As the medieval capital of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa district is
significant for its tourism. As a result, the hotel industry has also
reached high proportion to host the tourists that visit the city for its
world famous ruins.
Currently Polonnaruwa district is becoming industrialized and is
stepping forward towards development with an environmental friendly
background.
Table 2.1 - Other functional areas at a Glance
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Number of Police Stations |
07 |
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Number of General Hospitals (TH) |
01 |
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Number of Base Hospitals |
02 |
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Number of District Hospitals |
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Number of Division Hospitals |
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Number of Private Hospitals |
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Number of Peripheral units |
04 |
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Number of Rural Hospitals |
04 |
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Number of Central Dispensaries |
09 |
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No. of houses in the district |
98491 |
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No of Post Offices |
09 |
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Special Grade |
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A
Grade |
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B
Grade |
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Sub Post Offices |
89 |
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Agency Post Offices |
01 |
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No of housing units |
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No of rivers |
02 |
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Banks |
57 |
s. Hazards
t.
Development
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