Maharagama Divisional Secretariat Explained

Official Name:Maharagama Divisional Secretariat
Native Name:
    Settlement Type:Divisional Secretariat
    Pushpin Label Position:bottom
    Subdivision Type:Country
    Subdivision Name:Sri Lanka
    Subdivision Type1:Province
    Subdivision Name1:Western Province
    Subdivision Type2:District
    Subdivision Name2:Colombo District
    Unit Pref:Metric
    Timezone:Sri Lanka Standard Time
    Utc Offset:+5:30
    Website:http://maharagama.ds.gov.lk

    Maharagama Divisional Secretariat is a Divisional Secretariat of Colombo District, of Western Province, Sri Lanka.

    History

    The current administrative complex was opened by President Mahinda Rajapaksa in 2010.[1]

    Divisions

    The Divisional Secretariat consists of 41 Grama Niladhari Divisions.[2]

    Land Usage

    The Maharagama Divisional Secretariat has of land:[3]

    Land ConsumptionArea (Hectare)% of Total
    Developed Land (built up/residential/industrial) 1,769 46.39
    Agricultural Lands Home gardens 1,395 36.58
    Rubber 14 0.35
    Coconut 6 0.15
    Paddy 510 13.38
    Marsh 46 1.21
    Water resources 24 0.63
    Other land (rocky/barren/sandy) 49 1.28
    Total land area 3,813 100.00

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Overview. Divisional Secretariat - Maharagama. 22 October 2020.
    2. Web site: GN Divisions. Divisional Secretariat - Maharagama. 22 October 2020.
    3. Web site: Physical background . Divisional Secretariat - Maharagama . 30 October 2020.