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Nawagaththegama, Puttalam

Nawagaththegama is a quiet agricultural town located in the Puttalam District of Sri Lanka’s North Western Province. Positioned between the towns of Anamaduwa and Nochchiyagama, it is surrounded by paddy fields, coconut plantations, and irrigation tanks, giving the area a lush, fertile landscape. Nawagaththegama embodies the essence of rural Sri Lanka, with a strong sense of community, Buddhist cultural roots, and a lifestyle that revolves around farming and seasonal markets.

This town is increasingly being considered for agricultural investment and sustainable land use due to its affordable land prices, water resources, and low population density. While urban development is minimal, the local government has undertaken improvements in rural infrastructure, schools, and irrigation systems, making Nawagaththegama a promising location for agro-based projects, eco-tourism, or rural living.

Despite being remote from commercial hubs, Nawagaththegama is accessible by road connections to Puttalam, Anamaduwa, and Nochchiyagama, and lies not far from Wilpattu National Park, one of the country’s premier wildlife reserves.

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Connected via regional roads to Puttalam, Anamaduwa, and Nochchiyagama, but lacks direct access to rail lines or expressways and buses are the primary means of public transport.

Located in Sri Lanka’s dry zone, the area is rich in irrigated farmland and lies within reach of Wilpattu National Park, offering both agricultural and eco-tourism potential.

The economy is based on paddy farming, coconut cultivation, chena (slash-and-burn) agriculture, and small-scale livestock farming, with a few local businesses and co-operative societies.

Has historical roots in traditional tank-based agriculture and Buddhist monastic life, reflected in its ancient temples and long-standing village traditions.

A tight-knit community made up mostly of farming families and temple-centered social structures. Villagers depend heavily on mutual support, especially during seasonal farming cycles.

Deeply influenced by Sinhala Buddhist rural culture, with temple festivals, poya day rituals, and annual peraheras (processions) forming part of the cultural fabric.