Divisional Secretariats of Sri Lanka

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The districts of Sri Lanka are divided into administrative sub-units known as divisional secretariats. These were originally based on the feudal counties, the korales and ratas. They were formerly known as 'D.R.O. Divisions' after the 'Divisional Revenue Officer'. Later the D.R.O.s became 'Assistant Government Agents' and the Divisions were known as 'A.G.A. Divisions'. Currently, the Divisions are administered by a 'Divisional Secretary', and are known as 'D.S. Divisions'.

The divisions are listed below, by district:

Central Province

Main article: Divisional Secretariats of Central Province, Sri Lanka

Kandy District

Matale District

Nuwara Eliya District

Eastern Province

Main article: Divisional Secretariats of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Ampara District

Batticaloa District

Trincomalee District

North Central Province

Main article: Divisional Secretariats of North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Anuradhapura District

Polonnaruwa District

Northern Province

Main article: Divisional Secretariats of Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Jaffna District

Kilinochchi District

Mannar District

Mullaitivu District

Vavuniya District

North Western Province, Sri Lanka

Main article: Divisional Secretariats of North Western Province, Sri Lanka

Kurunegala District

Puttalam District

Sabaragamuwa Province

Main article: Divisional Secretariats of Sabaragamuwa Province

Kegalle District

Ratnapura District

Southern Province

Main article: Divisional Secretariats of Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Galle District

Hambantota District

Matara District

Uva Province

Main article: Divisional Secretariats of Uva Province

Badulla District

Moneragala District

Western Province

Main article: Divisional Secretariats of Western Province, Sri Lanka

Colombo District

Gampaha District

Kalutara District

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