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| name = Madurankuliya | native_name = මදුරන්කුලිය மதுரங்குளி | native_name_lang = ta | settlement_type = City | image_skyline = | image_alt = | image_caption = Multi-shot of the city | image_flag = | flag_alt = | image_seal = | seal_alt = | image_shield = | shield_alt = | nickname = | motto = | image_map = | map_alt = | map_caption = | pushpin_map = Sri Lanka | pushpin_label_position = Location of Madurankuliya in North Western Province - Sri Lanka | pushpin_map_alt = | pushpin_map_caption = | coordinates = {{coord|7|53|36|N|79|49|20|E|region:LK|display=inline,title}} | coor_pinpoint = | coordinates_footnotes = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = Sri Lanka | subdivision_type1 = Province | subdivision_name1 = North Western Province, Sri Lanka | subdivision_type2 = District | subdivision_name2 = Puttalam District | subdivision_type3 = D.S. Division | subdivision_name3 = Puttalam Divisional Secretariat | subdivision_type4 = A.G.A Division | subdivision_name4 = Mundalama Divisional Secretariat | subdivision_type5 = City Acronym | subdivision_name5 = MDK | subdivision_type6 = Local Authority | subdivision_name6 = puttalam Pradeshiya Sabha | leader_party = | unit_pref = Metric | area_footnotes = | area_total_km2 = 43.3 | area_land_km2 = | area_water_km2 = | area_water_percent = | area_note = | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = 2.7432 | population_total = 3,000+ Approximate | population_as_of = | population_demonym = Madurankuliyan | population_note = | timezone1 = SLST | utc_offset1 = +05:30 | timezone1_DST = | utc_offset1_DST = | postal_code_type = Postal Code | postal_code = 61270 | area_code_type = Area Code | area_code = 032 | iso_code = | website = | footnotes = }} Madurankuliya is a town and an actively operate to be a city level in the suburb of Puttalam. It is also known as Madurankuliya(මදුරන්කුලිය) in Sinhala and மதுரங்குளி in Tamil; it is abbreviated as "MDK". It is a fast developing city in North Western Province, Sri Lanka with well-connected by roads and railway network, situated between Puttalam and Chilaw (in the A3 Puttalam to Peliyagoda road) town. This city is located 114 km away from the centre of the commercial capital Colombo, accurately in North Western region at 7°54'43" north of the equator and 79°49'49" east of the Prime Meridian with most greenery and river environments. It is one of the oldest residential parts of the city with over 3,000+ people around including all religions - Buddhist, Hindu, Muslims, Christian, living together with prosperity and harmonny. Madurankuli is a growing commercial and agricultural area, it is famous for trading activities and agricultural cultivations and exports of Coconuts, Copra, Salts, Oil, Prawn Farms, Fresh Vegetables, and much more. And it is relatively a good city for business industry investments, because most of the lands are unused and now they are being used for building factories, farms, agri-business, real-estate and some other business activities. Schools & Educational institutionsWhile education rate is growing at average pahse, several developments taking place in the government schools and private schools, Non-profit organizations and other international government help with some amount of funds to the orphanages centres and rural schools around in Madurankuliya. As the policy of the Sri Lankan government, all Sri Lankan government schools offer free education and the people in Madurankuliya also enjoy this free education via the national schools in the areas. However, as compared to the developed areas in the island, it is notable that a relatively fewer number of students enroll into the G.C.E A/L classes. National schools
Private schools and other education centres
Mercy Education Complex (Mercy) Mercy Education Complex is a Non-profit organization located in the town. The main objective is to provide formal education to orphans, enabling them to meet the challenges of life without developing any personality complexes. This is a dedicated facility for Orphans education. It is committed to provide low-cost health care and education facilities and humanitarian assistance whenever needed regardless of any race or religions. It relies upon charitable donations from Zakat House of the Govt. of Kuwait. Govt. of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Peshawar Medical College and individual donations. UniversityThere is no University is located in the town of Madurankuliya. The only nearby institute which offered tertiary level education is the Puttalam Study Centre of "The Open University of Sri Lanka" (OUSL) ({{lang-si|ශ්රී ලංකා විවෘත විශ්ව විද්යාලය}}, {{lang-ta|இலங்கை திறந்த பல்கலைக்கழகம்}}) is a national university in Sri Lanka. It is unique within the Sri Lankan national university system for being the only university to offer programs of study leading to Certificate, Diploma, Degrees and Postgraduate degrees up to Ph. D. level through the distance mode learning.[1] The degrees awarded by the university are treated as equivalent to degrees awarded by any other Sri Lankan University under the preview of the University Grants Commission.
ICT & other institutions
HistoricThe main water canal is The Dutch Canal from Negombo passes through two main bridges in Madurankuli. One is the Mallampitiya Bridge and other one is Manthamanthivu Bridge. It was constructed during the Dutch regime by Dutch People to promote business in the most coastline from Western Province to North Western Province. Still tourist can drive from Negombo can drive on boats from Negombo to Puttalam using the Dutch Canal. Social NetworksYou may find news and other updates from the official online Social Networks
VillagesThere are over 70+ villages in Madurankuli which belong to respective Pradhesiya Sabahs; since 2005 every village is being developed with modern culture and standard of living, such developments are mostly in roads, public library, water system, cultivation, electricity, information technology, telephony services, with faster internet/broadband services, and much more. However, the town and nearby villages still suffer from some level of poverty. In recently (2015) the area explored to drinking water issues within villages. It is also apparent that more development projects with careful feasibility study are needed. {{Expand list|date=December 2011}}
Incidents & Remarks
Geography & Climate{{climate chart|Madurankuli |20|30|20 |21|32|13.5 |22.5|35|18 |25|37|55 |26|37|70 |26|36|40 |25|35.5|49.5 |25|35|104 |24|34|119 |24|32|188 |23|30|145 |21|29|51 |float=right }} ClimateThe climate of Madurankuli is tropical, with a marked dry season, and temperatures averaging between 20 °C in January to 31 °C in February and March. Generally, it experiencing warm weather throughout the year. The most of the areas are wetter, with almost 2000 mm of rainfall per year, overall the city and the nearby areas are relatively cooler than the coastline Mukkuthoduwawa. The monsoon season hits the North Western Province including reasonable rainfall in Madurankuli. During April to June can expect a rain with heavy flood affecting the residence and several business. {{Weather box|location = Madurankuli, Sri Lanka |single line = yes |metric first = yes |Jan high C = 30 |Feb high C = 31 |Mar high C = 33 |Apr high C = 34 |May high C = 34 |Jun high C = 32 |Jul high C = 32 |Aug high C = 32 |Sep high C = 32 |Oct high C = 31 |Nov high C = 30 |Dec high C = 29 |year high C = 32 |Jan low C = 22 |Feb low C = 22 |Mar low C = 24 |Apr low C = 26 |May low C = 26 |Jun low C = 25 |Jul low C = 24 |Aug low C = 24 |Sep low C = 24 |Oct low C = 24 |Nov low C = 23 |Dec low C = 22 |year low C = 24 |Jan precipitation mm = 16 |Feb precipitation mm = 19 |Mar precipitation mm = 22 |Apr precipitation mm = 63 |May precipitation mm = 54 |Jun precipitation mm = 87 |Jul precipitation mm = 130 |Aug precipitation mm = 140 |Sep precipitation mm = 111 |Oct precipitation mm = 192 |Nov precipitation mm = 141 |Dec precipitation mm = 71 |year precipitation mm = 1046 |Jan precipitation days = 1 |Feb precipitation days = 1 |Mar precipitation days = 2 |Apr precipitation days = 3 |May precipitation days = 3 |Jun precipitation days = 2 |Jul precipitation days = 3 |Aug precipitation days = 4 |Sep precipitation days = 5 |Oct precipitation days = 8 |Nov precipitation days = 7 |Dec precipitation days = 4 |year precipitation days = 43 |source = World Climate Guide. To check the current Weather - Visit: http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Madurankuli-weather/North-Western/LK.aspx |date=January 2012}} BusinessesThe major businesses in Madurankuli are Coconut, Fiber, Charcoal, Agriculture, Shrimp Farms, Oil, and Copra. Much of the business here are traded and marketed in international markets - therefore the export rate is relatively higher than other closer cities. Other most higher businesses are retail stores like textiles, grocery, jewelry, automobiles, hardware, medical pharmacy, liquor, photo studio, electronics, vehicle service centers, music and entertainment. Coastline businesses are primarily Fishing and hotels and restaurants. Hospitals & Medical centersMain health service provider is the Govt. hospitals located in Madurankuliya. From the recent development in the medical service in the area, a few private medical practitioners open medical services besides to the main hospitals in the area. However, it is found that most of medical services limited to the town area. Some of them are listed below: Hospitals
Private Medical Centres
ReligionThe area of Madurankuliya is populated by Buddhists, Muslims and Hindus followers. The area proudly stands as our of the great inheritances of Buddhist civilization in the island. Most of the Buddhist Temples (Viharayas) were built by ancient kings and they identified as "Raja Maha Viharayas" and are under the custody of the department of Archaeology, Sri Lanka. An ancient "Devalaya" known as "Kela Devalaya" also located in the suburbs of the area and as per the tales it was built a few centuries ago. People belongs to Islam, Hindu and Catholic are also live in harmony in the area. Festivals & SpecialsThe people in Madurankuli celebrate many traditional festivals centres on sacred shrines of diverse faith.
These festivals feature colorful decorations, lanterns, illuminations and pageants where traditional dancing, drumming, costumed dignitaries and elephants are paraded.
Places of WorshipMadurankuli has almost all the worship temples from all the religion. Buddhist
Sports
Culture & TraditionsCulture in Madurankuliya is similar as seen in major cities in the North Western Province. Cultural aspects are derived from the Muslim tradition here mostly and most people here much kind and actively socialized in the community. People here are very obedient and well mannered with other people, this has been in practice since over forty years. Most people here in Madurankuliya prefer their own business to own and run from several business industries. These cultural activities are considerably moving towards slump while the education rate increases. It is a piteous situation as elders to outlook the some cultural stuff being lost every day by modern technologies and influences. Tradition in Madurankuliya are also considerably adopting to new changes here, which makes most people helpless and piteous towards the generation, which may result to lose the traditional activities and movements of the previous ages. Festivals like Ramadan and Eid Ul Ad-ha plays a vital role in the tradition category; Most people here celebrate the festivals to share happiness with their relatives and create numerous functions, social events and grand sports meet that brings teenagers and mid-aged people participate and have joy as others to build up the socialism in the Muslim and Non-Muslim community. CoastlineCoastline, is all about the beach, fishing, and boating. The coastline is known as Thoduwawa. It is also widely known for its beach. This sea is of Indian Ocean facing the bottom south part of India. The entire coastline is monitored by the Sri Lankan Navy. The primary business of this people are Fishing. There is a mini fish market where captured fishes are being displayed for the sale. We get almost all the popular fish species for curry. Usually the sea somewhat soft and often rough according to the whether. There are resorts and hotels to facilitate the tourist and who visit the place. Tsunami WarningIt is warned that the Thoduwawa beach is exposed to the tsunami or sea disasters. Marked as an evacuation zone, it is advised to move fast towards Madurankuliya route. TransportTransport in Madurankuli is very convenient and has never been a hassle to travel anywhere within the country. And Madurankuli is located 114 km away from the centre of the commercial capital Colombo. And Jaffna is 224 km away. At the same time it is just 100 km to Kandy. Air wayThe city is near domestic and international airports.
Rail wayThe most convenient way of transport is the rail to several cities. This rail services works with specific time schedules. The services is Served by the Muthu Kumari (Pearl Princess) train. A route of 83 miles (134 km) along the North-Western coast.
Road wayThe region is served by an extensive rail and road transport system providing linkages to the major cities and ports in Sri Lanka. It has an extensive public transport system based on buses operated both by private operators and the government owned Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB). Some major roads include. The Bus services works throughout the 24-hour-a-day by private and CTB buses.
CommunicationCommunication is rapidly developing sector in Madurankuli. The usage of the communication is much higher compared to the previous statistics used for personal and corporate purposes. Postal servicesPost is one of the widely used service for corporate communications, look for the postal details below:
For more postal service information, Contact: 032-2268262. International Courier servicesIn fact, International courier deliver anywhere in the world. And it's much easy in here to receive and post international courier through:
Internet/Broadband servicesInternet is the primary medium of communication by all users. Usage of internet is very high. The entire Madurankuli is facilitated with high reception and fastest 3.75G radio technology by the Etisalat. Whereas other network providers Airtel, Dialog, and Hutch offer 3G, WCDMA & EDGE.
Telephony servicesTelephone services are widely powered by Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) with quality services to every homes and offices. Others like LankaBell, Dialog CDMA, and Suntel provide Wireless Fixed Terminal (WFT) with good quality antenna reception. EmergencyPoliceEmergency:
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Ambulance
Electricity
Telephone
Internet
Geographic Location{{Geographic Location (8-way)| Centre = Madurankuli | North = Puttalam | Northeast = | East = Kivula Road | Southeast = | South= Colombo | Southwest = | Northwest = | West = Thoduwawa Beach | image = }} References1. ^The Open University of Sri Lanka Homepage Retrieved on 23 November 2009 External links 1 : Towns in Puttalam District |
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