Oddamavadi Explained

Official Name:Oddamavadi
Native Name:ஓட்டமாவடி
ඔට්ටමාවඩි
Pushpin Map:Sri Lanka
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Sri Lanka
Subdivision Name1:Eastern Province
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Batticaloa District
Government Type:Koralai Pattu West Divisional Secretariat
Coordinates:7.9214°N 81.515°W
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Land Km2:176
Population As Of:2007
Population Total:20,985
Population Density Km2:341
Timezone:Sri Lanka Standard Time
Utc Offset:+5:30

Oddamavadi is one of the highest fish producing divisions of Batticaloa. The important landmarks of the town are the 250m Oddamavadi steel bridge, Ameer Alli stadium, and the malty day boat landing site. Oddamavadi is the place where the Valaichchenai lagoon meets the sea. The Valaichchenai fisheries harbour which belongs to koralai pattu is situated in Valeichchenai division witness the big boats in action as well as boat mending and net mending activities.

Schools

There are several schools in Oddamavadi including:

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Basic Population Information on Batticaloa District - 2007 (page 13). Department of Census and Statistics - Sri Lanka. October 2007. 14 March 2017.