Welimada
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| subdivision_name1 = Uva Province
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| subdivision_name2 = Badulla District
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| elevation_m = 1017
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Welimada ({{langx|si|වැලිමඩ}}) is a town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka. It is situated at an elevation of approximately {{convert|1017|m|ft|abbr=on}} above sea level.
Welimada is known for its scenic beauty, cool climate, and agricultural importance, particularly as a major producer of vegetables and potatoes. The area is also associated with tea cultivation, with several tea estates located nearby.[http://www.dilmahtea.com/TeaGrowingRegions.aspx Dilmah Tea - Welimada Tea Growing Region]
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.[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]
Agriculture, tourism, and tea production are key contributors to the local economy. Notable nearby attractions include Hakgala Botanical Garden, Bomburu Ella Waterfall, and the Seetha Amman Temple.
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Administration
The Welimada town is now administered by the Welimada Divisional Council.
Notable government institutions include:
- Divisional Secretariat
- Police Station
- Government Hospital
Places of interest
- Divurumwela Old Temple
- Sthripura Cave[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]
- Bomburu ella Waterfall[http://www.srilankantravellers.com/trips/2010/12/bomburu-ella-widest-waterfall-in-sri-lanka/ Bomburu Ella Waterfall]
- Manabharana Waterfalls - Lunuwattha
- Boralanda Dairy Farms
- 18th Railway Tunnel
- Reservoir of Umaoya Project
=Sthripura Cave=
Sthripura Cave is located at Kiriwanagama about 16 km from Welimada. The Cave consists of a series of three caves. It is believed from the 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.[http://www.lankanewspapers.com/news/2007/10/20620_space.html Caving in Sri Lanka]
Members of The Parliament
- K. D. Sugathadasa 1947 - 1952[http://www.slelections.gov.lk/pdf/Results_1947%20GENERAL%20ELECTION.PDF 1947 GENERAL ELECTION]
- M. B. Bambarapane 1952-1956[http://www.slelections.gov.lk/pdf/Results_1952%20GENERAL%20ELECTION.PDF 1952 GENERAL ELECTION]
- K. M. P. Rajaratne 1956 -1965[http://sundaytimes.lk/070722/Plus/pls6.html K. M. P. Rajarathna]
- Percy Samaraweera (UNP) 1965-1970 and 1977-1987[http://lakdiva.com/island/i990321/feature.htm Percy Samaraweera]
- 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
See also
References
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