Welimada

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title: "Welimada" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["towns-in-badulla-district"] topic_path: "general/towns-in-badulla-district" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welimada" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

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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

References

References

  1. "Dilmah Tea - Welimada Tea Growing Region".
  2. [http://www.ds.gov.lk/ds/welimada/sinhala/index.php Divisional Secretariat - Welimada]
  3. [http://www.justiceministry.gov.lk/Jurisdiction/jurisdiction_uva.htm Ministry of Justice - Uva Province Jurisdiction]
  4. [http://www.unitedholidays.lk/holiday_ideas_det.cfm?Activity=Caving%20Expeditions Sthripura Cave]
  5. [http://www.lankanewspapers.com/news/2007/10/20620_space.html Sthripura Cave]
  6. [http://www.lankanewspapers.com/news/2007/10/20620_space.html Caving in Sri Lanka]
  7. "Bomburu Ella Waterfall".
  8. [http://www.slelections.gov.lk/pdf/Results_1947%20GENERAL%20ELECTION.PDF 1947 GENERAL ELECTION]
  9. "1952 GENERAL ELECTION".
  10. [http://sundaytimes.lk/070722/Plus/pls6.html K. M. P. Rajarathna]
  11. "Percy Samaraweera".

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