Kataragama Divisional Secretariat Population Profile
The population of the Kataragama Divisional Secretariat Division changes from time to time due to tourism, religious activities, and economic opportunities. Kataragama is a well-known multicultural town where people from different ethnic and religious backgrounds live together. Migration also occurs periodically as people move in and out of the area for employment, pilgrimage, and commercial activities.
24,455
Total Population
6,961
Total Families
5
GN Divisions
76
Families Without Electricity
Population Distribution by GN Division
| Grama Niladhari Division | Population | Number of Families |
|---|---|---|
| Kataragama | 4491 | 1410 |
| Sella Kataragama | 2737 | 757 |
| Detagamuwa | 5259 | 1722 |
| Kandasurindugama | 6056 | 1552 |
| Karavile | 5912 | 1520 |
| Total | 24,455 | 6,961 |
Infrastructure and Living Facilities
Water Facilities
329
Families Without Water
Tube wells, piped water & private wells
Sanitation
138
Families Without Toilets
🚽 6513 Water-Sealed
🕳 170 Pit Latrines
Electricity Access
76
Families Without Electricity
Hydropower, Solar and Other Sources
Housing Conditions
90
Families Without Land to Build a House
Housing and Land Ownership Status
Birth Certificates
104
People Without Birth Certificate
National Identity Card
122
People Without NIC
