List of Divisional Secretariats of Northern Province, Sri Lanka
The districts of the 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 a 'D.S. Divisions'.
There are 32 divisional secretariats divided in Northern Province, which are listed below, by district. There are 14 in Jaffna District, 4 in Kilinochchi District, 5 in Mannar District, 5 in Mullaitivu District and 4 in Vavuniya District.
Jaffna District
See also: Jaffna District
- Delft Divisional Secretariat
- Island North Divisional Secretariat
- Island South Divisional Secretariat
- Jaffna Divisional Secretariat
- Nallur Divisional Secretariat
- Thenmaradchi Divisional Secretariat
- Vadamaradchi East Divisional Secretariat
- Vadamaradchi North Divisional Secretariat
- Vadamaradchi South-West Divisional Secretariat
- Valikamam East Divisional Secretariat
- Valikamam North Divisional Secretariat
- Valikamam South Divisional Secretariat
- Valikamam South-West Divisional Secretariat
- Valikamam West Divisional Secretariat
Kilinochchi District
See also: Kilinochchi District
- Kandavalai Divisional Secretariat
- Karachchi Divisional Secretariat
- Pachchilaipalli Divisional Secretariat
- Poonakary Divisional Secretariat
Mannar District
See also: Mannar District
- Madhu Divisional Secretariat
- Mannar Divisional Secretariat
- Manthai West Divisional Secretariat
- Musalai Divisional Secretariat
- Nanaddan Divisional Secretariat
Mullaitivu District
See also: Mullaitivu District
- Manthai East Divisional Secretariat
- Maritimepattu Divisional Secretariat
- Oddusuddan Divisional Secretariat
- Puthukudiyiruppu Divisional Secretariat
- Thunukkai Divisional Secretariat
Vavuniya District
See also: Vavuniya District
- Vavuniya Divisional Secretariat
- Vavuniya North Divisional Secretariat
- Vavuniya South Divisional Secretariat
- Vengalacheddikulam Divisional Secretariat
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