Pothuhera
Pothuhera පොතුහැර | |
|---|---|
  Pothuhera | |
| Coordinates: 7°25′11.6″N 80°19′38.6″E / 7.419889°N 80.327389°E | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | North Western Province |
| District | Kurunegala District |
| Government | |
| • Type | Pradeshiya Sabha |
| Area | |
• Total | 11 km2 (4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 116 m (381 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 30,315 |
| • Density | 2,817/km2 (7,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone) |
| Area code | 037 |
Pothuhera is a town located in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka.[1]
Transport
Pothuhera is located on the A6 (Ambepussa-Trincomallee) road.
Pothuhera is situated on the Northern Line and has a railway station, which serves as a stop for trains going from Colombo to Jaffna and Batticaloa.
Commerce
Branches from the following banks are located in Pothuhera: People's Bank, Bank of Ceylon, Regional Development Bank and Sanasa Bank.
References
- ^ "No official approval for "fake Dalada Maligawa" at Pothuhera; complaints of alleged racket". The Sunday Times. 8 January 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2025.