?️ Official Statistical Report · 2025
Welipitiya
Divisional Secretariat
වැලිපිටිය ප්රාදේශීය ලේකම් කොට්ඨාශය · Comprehensive Statistical Overview
59,918
Total Population
43
GN Divisions
61.82 km²
Land Area
? Overview
? Population
? Education
? Agriculture
? Health & Welfare
?️ Infrastructure
? Community
0
Total Population
0
Housing Units
0
GN Divisions
0
Schools
0
Students
Population by Gender
2024 census — total 59,918
Ethnic Composition
Distribution by ethnicity — 2024
Religious Institutions
Places of worship in the division
Land Use Distribution
Estimated breakdown of 61.82 km²
Key Sectors at a Glance
Summary of major sectors across the division
Education
6,025 Students
383 teachers · 20 schools · Akurassa zone
Tea Cultivation
Primary Crop
Multiple tea factories operating in division
Health Services
MOH Division
PHI officers · Midwives across all GN divisions
Social Support
1,554+ Recipients
Public assistance · Aswesuma welfare programmes
Road Network
A/B/C/D Roads
Multiple grade roads serving all GN divisions
Commerce
Banking & Trade
Banks · Weekly fairs · Co-ops · SMEs
Population & Demographics
ජනගහනය හා ජනතා විස්තර · Welipitiya DS Division — 2024
59,918
Total Population
100% Rural sector
29,164
Male
48.7% of total
30,754
Female
51.3% of total
16,481
Housing Units
~3.6 persons/unit
14,542
Male-Headed Families
88.2% of households
1,939
Female-Headed Families
11.8% of households
Gender Split
Male vs Female population
Ethnic Groups
Population by ethnicity
Top 10 GN Divisions by Population
Population across Grama Niladhari divisions — 2024
Population Dependency Analysis
Dependency ratios — Welipitiya DS Division 2024
Child Dependants (under 15) — 11,72531.0%
Elderly Dependants (over 60) — 10,34527.3%
Working Age Population — 37,84863.2%
Overall Dependency Ratio58.3%
Education
අධ්යාපනය · Akurassa Educational Zone — Welipitiya Educational Division — 2024
20
Total Schools
Government schools
6,025
Total Students
Enrolled 2024
383
Teachers
~15.7 students/teacher
Multiple
Dhamma Schools
Buddhist education centres
Education at a Glance
Schools, students and teachers — 2024
Key Metrics
Educational benchmarks
Government Schools20
Students Enrolled6,025
Teaching Staff383
Students per Teacher15.7
Educational Institutions
Types of educational facilities in Welipitiya DS Division
| Institution Type | Count | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Schools | 20 | Active | Akurassa Educational Zone |
| Pre-schools / Kindergartens | Multiple | Active | Community-based early education |
| Vocational Training Centres | Available | Registered | Skills development programmes |
| Dhamma Schools | Multiple | Religious | Buddhist religious education |
| University Admissions (2024) | Data available | Recorded | University intake from division |
Agriculture & Fisheries
කෘෂිකර්ම හා ධීවර · Agricultural statistics — Welipitiya DS Division 2024
Tea
Primary Plantation Crop
Multiple tea factories in division
Paddy
Rain-fed Cultivation
Across multiple GN divisions
813
Agricultural Families
Registered farming households
250
Fishing Families
Registered fishing households
Family Occupation Types
Distribution by primary livelihood
Plantation Crop Importance
Major agricultural products in the division
Paddy Cultivation by GN Division
Rain-fed paddy extent in hectares — 2024
Agricultural Household Categories
Registered farming-related household schemes
| Category | Count | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Families | 813 | 4.9% |
| Fishing Families | 250 | 1.5% |
| Farmer Pension Families | 380 | 2.3% |
| War Veterans | 9 | 0.05% |
| Families without Toilets | 21 | 0.13% |
| Families without Electricity | 8 | 0.05% |
Health & Social Welfare
සෞඛ්ය හා සමාජ සේවා · Health services and welfare programmes — 2024
MOH
Medical Officer of Health
Welipitiya division coverage
3
PHI Officers
Public Health Inspectors
15+
Family Health Workers
Midwives across GN divisions
Ayurveda
Traditional Medicine
Ayurvedic services available
Welfare Programme Recipients
Beneficiary profile vs general population
Health Services Coverage
Infrastructure reach across the division
MOH Sub-divisions3
PHI Officers3+
Midwife coverage areas15+
Ayurvedic service pointsMultiple
Social Welfare Programmes
Government welfare support schemes in Welipitiya DS Division
| Programme | Beneficiaries | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Assistance — Samurdhi Pensioners | 1,554+ | Monthly allowance | Active |
| Aswesuma Welfare Scheme | Registered | Means-tested support | Active |
| Elderly Care Homes | Available | Residential care | Operational |
| Children's Homes | Available | Child welfare | Operational |
| Disability Support | Registered | Social protection | Monitored |
Infrastructure & Transport
යටිතල පහසුකම් හා ප්රවාහනය · Roads, utilities and connectivity — 2024
A–D
Road Grades
National to village level
251
Motor Cars (2024)
Registered vehicles
Postal
Postal Services
Post offices in division
99.95%
Electrification
Only 8 families without power
Estimated Vehicle Profile
Registered vehicle types — 2024
Utility Access Coverage
Basic services reach
Electricity Access99.95%
Sanitation Coverage99.87%
Telecommunications~90%
Internet Connectivity~65%
Commercial & Financial Infrastructure
Business and banking landscape in the division
| Infrastructure Type | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Banking Institutions | Available | Commercial and rural banks |
| Registered Businesses | Registered | Formal commercial establishments |
| Weekly Fairs (Pola) | Active | Traditional market trading |
| Cooperative Shops | Operational | Community cooperative stores |
| Manufacturing Industries | Registered | Small and medium industries |
| Tourism Facilities | Limited | Tourist hotels and guesthouses |
| Water Supply Schemes | Active | Government water distribution |
Community & Society
සමාජ සංවිධාන හා ආගම · Religious institutions, community organisations and social life — 2024
34
Buddhist Temples
Vihara / Dhamma centres
11
Mosques
Islamic places of worship
1
Christian Church
Church in the division
Multiple
Community Orgs
Youth, women, sports, welfare
Religious Institutions
Places of worship by religion
Crime Trends (2020–2023)
Key reported crime categories over time
Community Organisations
Registered societies and clubs in Welipitiya DS Division
| Organisation Type | Availability | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Rural Development Societies | Active | Village-level development coordination |
| Youth Clubs | Active | Youth engagement and sports |
| Women's Societies | Active | Women's empowerment programmes |
| Elder Societies | Registered | Senior citizen welfare |
| Sports Clubs | Active | Sports development and recreation |
| Welfare Societies | Active | Community mutual aid |
| Cultural Centres | Available | Cultural preservation and events |
Welipitiya Divisional Secretariat — Statistical Profile 2025 |
Data Source: Welipitiya SP-2025 Statistical Compendium |
All data as of 2024 |
වැලිපිටිය ප්රාදේශීය ලේකම් කොට්ඨාශය