Palagama Grama Niladhari Division Explained

Palagama
Coordinates:	6.7639°N 79.9648°W
Area Total Km2:	1.83
Elevation M:	20
Elevation Footnotes:	^[1]
Population Total:	2418
Population Density Km2:	1321
Population As Of:	2012
Population Footnotes:	^[2]
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name5:	Homagama Polling Division

Palagama Grama Niladhari Division is a Grama Niladhari Division of the Homagama Divisional Secretariat of Colombo District of Western Province, Sri Lanka . It has Grama Niladhari Division Code 599.

Palagama is a surrounded by the Welmilla, Kidelpitiya West, Ambalangoda, Heraliyawala and weniwelkola Grama Niladhari Divisions.

Demographics

Ethnicity

The Palagama Grama Niladhari Division has a Sinhalese majority (98.9%) . In comparison, the Homagama Divisional Secretariat (which contains the Palagama Grama Niladhari Division) has a Sinhalese majority (98.1%)^[3]

Religion

The Palagama Grama Niladhari Division has a Buddhist majority (97.6%) . In comparison, the Homagama Divisional Secretariat (which contains the Palagama Grama Niladhari Division) has a Buddhist majority (96.2%)^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: USGS EarthExplorer. 2020. earthexplorer.usgs.gov. U.S. Geological Survey.
2. Web site: Census of Population and Housing 2012. 2012. statistics.gov.lk. Department of Census and Statistics, Sri Lanka.
3. Web site: Census of Population and Housing 2012. 2012. statistics.gov.lk. Department of Census and Statistics, Sri Lanka.
4. Web site: Census of Population and Housing 2012. 2012. statistics.gov.lk. Department of Census and Statistics, Sri Lanka.