Puliyadikuda
District of Batticaloa
in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
7.710 and 81.692 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 7° 42' 36" and E 81° 41' 32"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupee - LKR
Spoken languages:
Sinhala, Tamil, English
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 08:59 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
1:32 am and 1:43 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-0.955 and -90.967 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Puerto Villamil
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Sri Lanka in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 3,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Sri Lanka.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Sri Lanka. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Puliyadikuda

The district Puliyadikuda of Batticaloa in Eastern Province is a subburb in Sri Lanka about 138 mi north-east of Colombo, the country's capital city.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Badulla, Trincomalee, Kandy, Kurunegala and Anuradhapura. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 32°C / 90 °F

Morning Temperature 25°C / 76 °F
Evening Temperature 29°C / 84 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 45% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

33°C (91 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

33°C (91 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

34°C (92 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Riviera Resort

Address
1,5 mi
New Dutch Bar Road
30000 Batticaloa
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Sri Lanka East Coast : Batticaloa in a minute

Published: October 06, 2012
Length: 15:46 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Henk Groenen

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Batticaloa - Methodist Central College 200th anniversary -battinews.com

Published: June 29, 2014
Length: 08:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BATTINEWS.COM

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Scuba Diving at Batticaloa, from Premlanka Hotel, Sri Lanka

Published: October 05, 2013
Length: 22:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Premlanka Hotel

Scuba Diving near Batticaloa, Eastern Sri Lanka: An excursion from Premlanka Hotel. Many colourful tropical fish and corals. Visit us at http://premlanka.com Slideshow: Photos from a Canon...


3rd Academy of Village Empowerment Academy - 5th May 2012

Published: May 15, 2012
Length: 46:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: VillageEAcademy

This is a short video about the 3rd Academy of Village Empowerment Academy that was held in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka, on the 5th of May 2012. Enjoy! Find more about us on ...


Batticaloa kacheri Meeting about elephant problem

Published: February 18, 2014
Length: 06:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BATTINEWS.COM

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Published: October 20, 2014
Length: 20:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: East N' West On Board!

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FLAMES Youth Camp 2013 F

Published: June 12, 2013
Length: 56:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: zionbatti

Pastor Kugachandra Rajadurai, Founder, East Lanka Evangelical Mission, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Saddam Hussein Nagar, Sri Lanka

Saddam Hussein Town (Tamil: சதாம் உசேன் நகர்) is the name of a village exclusively inhabited by local Muslims in the Batticaloa district of Sri Lanka. It is named after Saddam Hussein, former President of Iraq, who donated all the funds required to build the village and its central Mosque. Hussein first became involved in the village after floods hit the area in 1978 and local authorities approached the Iraqi embassy for help.

Located at 7.78333, 81.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Saddam Hussein, Populated places in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Batticaloa

Batticaloa is a major city in Sri Lanka. It is in the Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, and the former capital of the same province. It's also the administrative capital of the Batticaloa District. The city is the seat of the Eastern University of Sri Lanka and it's a major commercial city. It is on the east coast, 69 miles south by south east of Trincomalee, and is situated on an island.

Located at 7.71667, 81.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Batticaloa, Populated places in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, Kingdom of Kandy

St. Michael's College, Batticaloa

St. Michael's College (Tamil: புனித மிக்கேல் கல்லூரி, SMC) is a national school in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.

Located at 7.71147, 81.696 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1873, National schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Batticaloa

Eastern University, Sri Lanka

The Eastern University, Sri Lanka (Sinhala: නැගෙනහිර විශ්වවිද්‍යාලය, ශ්‍රී ලංකා, Tamil: கிழக்குப் பல்கலைக்கழகம், இலங்கை) (abbreviated EUSL) is a public university in Vantharumoolai in Sri Lanka. Established in 1981 as a university college, it became a full fledged university in 1986.

Located at 7.79761, 81.582 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Educational institutions established in 1981, Statutory Boards of Sri Lanka, Universities in Sri Lanka

1990 Batticaloa massacre

The 1990 Batticaloa massacre, also known as the Sathurukondan massacre, was a massacre of at least 184 minority Sri Lankan Tamil refugees, including infants, from three villages in the Batticaloa District by the Sri Lankan Army personnel on September 9, 1990. Although the government instituted two investigations, no one was ever charged.

Located at 7.71611, 81.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Human rights abuses in Sri Lanka, Political repression, Mass murder in 1990, Civilian massacres in Sri Lanka, Mass murder of Sri Lankan Tamils, 1990 in Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan government forces attacks in Eelam War II

Kattankudy

Kattankudy is a big town in Batticaloa District, Eastern province of Sri Lanka. It's governed by an Urban Council. It was the site of the Kattankudy mosque massacre of 1990. With over 40,883 inhabitants As of 2011, Kattankudi is one of the few towns in Sri Lanka where ethnic Moors (Muslims) form the over all majority of the population. Villages and towns surrounding the area, however are dominated by Tamils; hence ethnic conflicts between the two communities are common.

Located at 7.69417, 81.7367 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Batticaloa District, Populated places in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

1991 Kokkadichcholai massacre

1991 Kokkadichcholai massacre refers to the massacres of minority Sri Lankan Tamil civilians in the village Kokkadichcholai near the eastern province town of Batticaloa. The massacre happened on June 12, 1991 in which 152 civilians were killed. The Sri Lankan government instituted presidential commission to investigate the massacre. The commission found the commanding officer negligent in controlling his troops and recommended that he be removed from office.

Located at 7.61611, 81.7161 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mass murder in 1991, Civilian massacres in Sri Lanka, Human rights abuses in Sri Lanka, 1991 in Sri Lanka, Mass murder of Sri Lankan Tamils, Sri Lankan government forces attacks in Eelam War II

SLAF Batticaloa

SLAF Batticaloa is a Sri Lanka Air Force base located on the island of Thimilathiu west of Batticaloa in Sri Lanka. After the renovations are completed in January 3, 2013, the airport will be capable of handling narrow-body jets like the Boeing 737, Boeing 757 and aircraft of the Airbus A320 family.

Located at 7.70483, 81.6771 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Air Force bases, Buildings and structures in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, Transport in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Prawn farm massacre

The Prawn farm massacre, also known as the 1987 Kokkadichcholai massacre, took place on January 27, 1987 in the village of Kokkadichcholai, Sri Lanka. At least 83 people who worked at the farm were killed. The Special Task Force, an elite special forces unit of the Sri Lanka Police specialising in counter-terrorist and counter-insurgency operations, is accused to have perpetrated the massacre.

Located at 7.61667, 81.7167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Civilian massacres in Sri Lanka, Human rights abuses in Sri Lanka, Mass murder in 1987, 1987 in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Police, Mass murder of Sri Lankan Tamils, Sri Lankan government forces attacks in Eelam War I

Kokkadichcholai

Kokkadichcholai is a village in Batticaloa District within the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka.

Located at 7.61667, 81.7167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Batticaloa District, Populated places in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Kalladi (Batticaloa)

Kallady is a village within the Batticaloa District of Eastern province of Sri Lanka. It lies north of Batticaloa city. As part of ongoing Sri Lankan civil war, the Kallady village has military installments. 2004 Tsunami affected the village resulting in major loss of life and property. It has the Samādhi of Swami Vipulananda a noted social reformer \tKalladi Beach \t\t \t\t\tKalladi Beach 1. JPG \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\tKalladi Beach 2. JPG \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\tKalladi Beach 3. JPG \t\t\t Kallady beach

Located at 7.71167, 81.7089 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Batticaloa District, Populated places in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Chenkalady

Chenkalady or Chenkaladi is a town in the Batticaloa District of Sri Lanka, it is located about 15 km north-west of Batticaloa. In Tamil it translates to "By-the-brick".

Located at 7.78333, 81.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Batticaloa District, Populated places in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Eravur

Eravur is a town in the Batticaloa District of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, it is located about 15 km north-west of Batticaloa. It's governed by an Urban Council.

Located at 7.76667, 81.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Batticaloa District, Populated places in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Batticaloa Teaching Hospital

Batticaloa Teaching Hospital is a government hospital in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. It is the leading hospital in the Eastern Province and is controlled by the central government in Colombo. The hospital is the only teaching hospital in the Eastern Province. The hospital is the main clinical teaching facility for the Eastern University. As of 2010 it had 900 beds.

Located at 7.70756, 81.6906 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Batticaloa, Central government hospitals in Sri Lanka, Hospitals in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, Teaching hospitals in Sri Lanka

Vincent Girls' High School

Vincent Girls' High School (Tamil: வின்சன்ட் மகளிர் உயர்தரப் பாடசாலை) is a national school in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.

Located at 7.71231, 81.6986 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1820, National schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Batticaloa

Batticaloa Hindu College

Batticaloa Hindu College (Tamil: மட்டக்களப்பு இந்து கல்லூரி) is a provincial school in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.

Located at 7.72086, 81.698 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1946, Provincial schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Batticaloa

Batticaloa railway station

Batticaloa railway station is a railway station in the city of Batticaloa in eastern Sri Lanka. Owned by Sri Lanka Railways, the state-owned railway operator, the station is part of the Batticaloa Line which links Batticaloa District with the capital Colombo.

Located at 7.72439, 81.6988 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Batticaloa, Railway stations on the Batticaloa Line

Eravur railway station

Eravur railway station is a railway station in the town of Eravur in eastern Sri Lanka. Owned by Sri Lanka Railways, the state-owned railway operator, the station is part of the Batticaloa Line which links Batticaloa District with the capital Colombo.

Located at 7.78561, 81.6044 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Batticaloa District, Railway stations on the Batticaloa Line

Batticaloa Fort

The Batticaloa Fort was built by the Portuguese in 1628 and was the first to be captured by the Dutch on 18 May 1638. Later, the fort was used by British from 1745. The fort has a structure of four bastions and protected by the Batticaloa Lagoon from two sides and a canal of the other two sides. The fort is still in reasonable condition and many local administrative departments of Sri Lanka government function in new buildings, which is based in the old structure.

Located at 7.7119, 81.7024 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Forts in Sri Lanka, Portuguese forts, Buildings and structures in Batticaloa

Kallady Bridge

Kallady Bridge (Tamil: கல்லடிப் பாலம்; also known as the Lady Manning Bridge) is a road bridge in eastern Sri Lanka. It crosses the Batticaloa Lagoon at Batticaloa. The bridge is part of the A4 Colombo-Batticaloa highway.

Located at 7.71931, 81.7073 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Batticaloa District, Bridges completed in 1924, Bridges completed in 2013, Bridges in Sri Lanka, Buildings and structures in Batticaloa, Transport in Batticaloa

St. Cecilia's Girls' College

St. Cecilia's Girls' College (also known as St. Cecilia's Girls' Maha Vidyalayam or St. Cecilia's Convent) is a national school in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.

Located at 7.71153, 81.6942 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Batticaloa

Methodist Central College

Methodist Central College is a provincial school in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.

Located at 7.7115, 81.6978 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Provincial schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Batticaloa

Mahajana College, Batticaloa

Mahajana College is a provincial school in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.

Located at 7.72003, 81.7016 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Provincial schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Batticaloa

Chenkalady Central College

Chenkalady Central College is a provincial school in Chenkalady, Sri Lanka.

Located at 7.78636, 81.5905 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Provincial schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Vipulananda Central College

Vipulananda Central College is a provincial school in Karaitivu, Sri Lanka.

Located at 7.78636, 81.5905 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Provincial schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Districts of the same city

These districts also belong to Batticaloa.

Other districts

These are districts that are close by, but belong to a different city than Batticaloa.

Popular in vicinity

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