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Welimada

Field	Value
name	Welimada
settlement_type	Town
pushpin_map	Sri Lanka
pushpin_map_caption	Location of Welimada in Sri Lanka
coordinates
subdivision_type	Country
subdivision_name	Sri Lanka
subdivision_type1	Province
subdivision_name1	Uva Province
subdivision_type2	District
subdivision_name2	Badulla District
unit_pref	Metric
elevation_m	1017
population_density_km2	auto
timezone	Sri Lanka Standard Time
utc_offset	+5:30
postal_code_type	Postal code
postal_code	903XX

Welimada () is a town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka. It is situated at an elevation of approximately 1017 m above sea level.

Welimada is known for its natural environment, cool climate, and agricultural importance, particularly as a producer of vegetables and potatoes. The area is also associated with tea cultivation, with several tea estates located nearby.

The town serves as the administrative center for the Welimada Divisional Secretariat and lies within the jurisdiction of the Uva Province's judicial and administrative systems.

Agriculture, tourism, and tea production are contributors to the local economy. Nearby attractions include Hakgala Botanical Garden, Bomburu Ella Waterfall, and the Seetha Amman Temple.

Administration

The Welimada town is now administered by the Welimada Divisional Council. Local government institutions include the divisional secretariat, a police station and a government hospital.

Places of interest

Divurumwela Old Temple
Sthripura Cave; This cave system, located at Kiriwanagama about 16 km from Welimada, includes three caves. According to local 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.
Bomburu ella Waterfall
Manabharana Waterfalls - Lunuwattha
18th Railway Tunnel
Reservoir of Umaoya Project

Members of parliament

K. D. Sugathadasa 1947 - 1952
M. B. Bambarapane 1952-1956
K. M. P. Rajaratne 1956 -1965
Percy Samaraweera (UNP) 1965-1970 and 1977-1987
R. M. Bandara 1970 -1977
S. A. R. Madduma Bandara (SLFP) 1989-1994
Hema Rathnayake (PA) 1994 - 2000
Ravindra Samaraweera (UNP) 1987-1988
Ravindra Samaraweera (UNP) 2015–Present
Warusawitharana Pradeep Lakshan (Youth parliament member) 2015-2016
M.J Thuwan Kasim (Member of Youth Parliament) 2020

References

"Dilmah Tea - Welimada Tea Growing Region".
[http://www.ds.gov.lk/ds/welimada/sinhala/index.php Divisional Secretariat - Welimada]
[http://www.justiceministry.gov.lk/Jurisdiction/jurisdiction_uva.htm Ministry of Justice - Uva Province Jurisdiction]
[http://www.unitedholidays.lk/holiday_ideas_det.cfm?Activity=Caving%20Expeditions Sthripura Cave]
[http://www.lankanewspapers.com/news/2007/10/20620_space.html Sthripura Cave]
[http://www.lankanewspapers.com/news/2007/10/20620_space.html Caving in Sri Lanka]
"Bomburu Ella Waterfall".
[http://www.slelections.gov.lk/pdf/Results_1947%20GENERAL%20ELECTION.PDF 1947 GENERAL ELECTION]
"1952 GENERAL ELECTION".
[http://sundaytimes.lk/070722/Plus/pls6.html K. M. P. Rajarathna]
"Percy Samaraweera".

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