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- වීරකැටිය
වීරකැටිය, හම්බන්තොට
Weeraketiya is a small but significant town in the Hambantota District of Sri Lanka’s Southern Province. Located inland from the southern coastline, Weeraketiya is known for its agricultural productivity, peaceful village life, and its role as a service and administrative center for surrounding rural areas. The town falls under the Tangalle electorate and serves as a sub-regional hub connecting nearby towns such as Beliatta, Walasmulla, Middeniya, and Okewela.
Historically rooted in agriculture and irrigation-based farming, Weeraketiya benefits from the Weeraketiya Wewa (reservoir), which supports extensive paddy cultivation, vegetable farming, and home gardening. The town has a functional level of public infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, banks, government offices, and cooperative shops, making it a convenient location for local residents in a largely agrarian region.
While not a commercial hotspot, Weeraketiya holds strategic value due to its central location and connectivity to larger towns and upcoming infrastructure corridors, such as the Southern Expressway via nearby Beliatta. Affordable land prices and low cost of living make it attractive for those interested in farming, semi-urban housing, or investing in real estate with rural charm.
නගරය පිළිබඳ කරුණු
Weeraketiya has good road connectivity to nearby urban centers and is within close reach of Beliatta Railway Station, making both short and long-distance travel feasible.Centrally positioned in southern Hambantota District, it acts as a node between interior rural towns and coastal cities like Tangalle.Agriculture is the backbone, with paddy fields, vegetable farms, and livestock playing key roles. A modest amount of retail and public sector employment also supports the economy.The town evolved alongside irrigation development and settlement schemes post-independence, growing into a key divisional hub with the establishment of schools and public offices.A predominantly Sinhalese Buddhist community with strong family ties and cooperative social structures; community events and religious observances are central to social life.Cultural life revolves around Buddhist temples, Sinhala New Year celebrations, and local fairs. The area retains a traditional southern Sri Lankan identity.සම්බන්ධතාවය
බස් මාර්ග
නව සංවර්ධනයන්
Currently, there are no new developments reported in this area
මෙම නගරයේ ඇති විශිෂ්ට ලක්ෂණ මොනවාද?
Well-connected by bus to key towns and accessible to Beliatta Railway Station.Short distance to the Southern Expressway for faster travel to Colombo and Matara.Availability of essential services like schools, banks, a divisional hospital, and government offices.Low crime rate, with strong community monitoring and religious institutions promoting harmony.Clean environment with greenery, paddy fields, and water bodies.Ideal climate for agriculture, especially paddy and vegetable cultivation.
මෙම නගරයේ අවධානය යොමු කළ යුතු අංග මොනවාද?
No direct train access within town—commute to Beliatta Station is necessary.Limited access to specialized medical care or higher education—residents must travel to Tangalle or Matara.Few job opportunities outside agriculture and government services.Limited emergency services like fire and ambulance units in the immediate area.Water scarcity risks during prolonged dry seasons, affecting agriculture.ප්රදේශයේ ශ්රේණිගත කිරීම්
3.8
ප්රදේශයේ ශ්රේණිගත කිරීම්
3.8
වීරකැටිය හි දේපල මිල ප්රවණතා
