Divisional Secretariat - Wariyapola

 

 

 

Wariyapola,Divisional Secretariat which is situated about fifteen miles away from Kurunegala-Puttlam main road can be named as an important administrative unit in North-Western province.

As it is said in the history,the place where king Ravana's vehicle (Dhadumonaraya) stopped by has been called by "Wariyapola"(Wayu+Riya+Pola) considering the historical features,it has many special features.Wariyapola is very famous due to the name of great Sumangla thero who once showed heroism of sinhalese to the world infront of westerns by lifting National flag with great valour.

Wariyapola Divisional secretariat consists of 180.69 square Km.It has fifty-six GN divisions.These 56 GN divisions have been devided into four samurdhi divisions namely Wariyapola,Awulegama,Minuwangete and Wewagedara.

Considering the location of the divisional secretariat,it is bounded by six Divisional Secretariats. North by Moho and Nikaweratiya office,By South Panduwasnuwara and Maspotha office,By West Kobeigane and by East Ganewatta office are located.

Currently, the Divisional Secretariat is administrated by Mr.D.P.C.Udaya Kumara.At present,citizens of Wariyapola are being offered the services by a staff of 320 members which is consisted of Assistant Diisional Secretariat,Accountant,Assistant Director(Planning),Administrative Officer,Administrative Officer(Grama Niladhari),Translator(01),Additional District Registar(01),Samurdhi Managers(09),Field officers(56),Developmet Officers(11), Development Co-ordinator(01),Development Officers(62),Management Assistants(32),Technical Officer(01),Technical Assistant(01),Information CommunicationTechnological Assistant(01),Grama Niladhari(48),Samurdhi Development Officers(84),Drivers(02), and Watchers(02). 

 

The total population of Wariyapola Divisional Secretariat is 69682 As a precentage 98.17 of Sinhalese, 0.38% of Tamils, 1.41% of Muslims and 0.02% of Burger and Males are peacefully living there. Among them the majority is Buddists of 97.31 precentage. The rest 0.36% of Hindus, 1.41% of Islamic and 0.91% of christians reside under Wariyapola Division.

The housing scheme consists of 16449 permanent residences, 1676 semi permanent residences and  274 contemperory residences. In this respecr 95016% of families in Wariyapola own personal houses.

Considering the education system 70.27% of total population has completed secondary education or higher and indicate education based employment system.

The majority of the population (40.92%) engage in Agri culture. Others,18.96 of Government officers, 17.52% of those who work in private sectors and 12.07% of people engage in self-employment, are account for the economy of Wariyapola Division.