Kirindiwela


Kirindiwela is a town in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. It is the main administrative centre for the "Dompe" electorate in Gampaha district. The postal code of Kirindiwela is 11730. Kirindiwela is connected to the Colombo Avissawella road and the Colombo Kandy road. It is also connected to the New Kandy road from Weliweriya towards Kaduwela.

Government Institutions

Transportation

The Kirindiwela bus depot provides a local public transport centre and the garage run by the Sri Lanka Transport Board.

Education

Notable institutions

Notable institutions close to Kirindiwela town includes:Meethirigala Nissarana Vanaya: Arguably the most renowned meditation centre in Sri Lanka. Monks live in Kutis in dense low-country jungle on a hill. There are English-speaking meditation teachers with student monks from all over the world. Vedagama: Only village in Sri Lanka completely populated by indigenous medical practitioners. Established as a part of former PresidentRanasinghe Premadasa’s “Gam Udawa ” program.

Notable people

Notable people related to Kirindiwela area: