Sammanthurai Divisional Secretariat Explained

Official Name:Sammanthurai Divisional Secretariat
Settlement Type:Divisional Secretariat
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Sri Lanka
Subdivision Name1:Eastern Province
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Ampara District
Leader Title:Divisional Secretary
Leader Name:A.Mansoor
Unit Pref:Imperial
Timezone:Sri Lanka Standard Time
Utc Offset:+5:30
Postal Code:32200
Area Code:067
Website:http://www.sammanthurai.ds.gov.lk/

Sammanthurai Divisional Secretariat is a Divisional Secretariat of Ampara District, of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.

History

It was formed as a Divisional Registrar's office (DRO) in 1944. Mr.I.Mohaiyadeen was the first Divisional Registrar. And also it was upgraded as an Assistant Government Agent (AGA) office in 1972 and Mr.B.P.Tambinayaham was the first Assistant Government Agent. Thereafter it was changed as a Divisional Secretariat in 1993 and Mr.A.Mansoor was the first Divisional Secretary.

Location

Sammanthurai Divisional Secretariat is situated at 19 km east of Ampara town. It is boundary of North of Navithanveli Divisional Secretariat, South of Irakkamam Divisional Secretary's Division East of Karaitivu Divisional Secretary's Division and West of Ampara Urban Council.

Size and population

The total area of this division is about 132.8 squares kilo meters. Consists of 51 Grama Niladhari divisions. The population statistics report of 2010 shores 68591 members, this is made up of Muslims 85.22%, Tamils 14.49% Sinhalese 0.09% and others 02%, and over 64% of families are farmers.[1]

Divisions

The Sammanthurai Divisional Secretariat has a number of departments or divisions such as Administration, Financial management, Land, Social services, Planning, Samurdhi and additional Registrar's division

References

Notes and References

  1. http://www.sammanthurai.ds.gov.lk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4&Itemid=63&lang=en Divisional Secretariat – Sammanthurai – Divisional Secretariat – Sammanthurai