Thalawathugoda
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Thalawathugoda is a suburb of Colombo
. It is located approximately sixteen(16) kilometres from the city of Colombo, adjacent to Battaramulla and Pelawatte
on the Borella-Kottawa main road, bordering Sri Jayawardenapura-Kotte (The administrative Capital of Sri Lanka). The Diyawanna Oya
(Parliament Lake) forms the "Sri Jayawardenapura-Kotte" side boundary of Thalawathugoda. The beautiful natural landscape consisting of paddy fields and marshlands in this area attracts many nature lovers. This is a rapidly developing residential area with many facilities. New modern luxury housing schemes are being developed around Kalalgoda Road and Hokandara Road to cater to high end housing demand. A notable expatriate and upper middle class local population resides in Thalawathugoda.
Urban Council. A separate Urban Council for Thalwathugoda does not exist at present.
and Pannipitiya
postal limits.
Colombo
Colombo is the largest city of Sri Lanka. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, the capital of Sri Lanka. Colombo is often referred to as the capital of the country, since Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte is a satellite city of Colombo...
. It is located approximately sixteen(16) kilometres from the city of Colombo, adjacent to Battaramulla and Pelawatte
Pelawatte
Pelawatte also spelled Pelawatta is a suburb of Colombo located near to the new Parliament of Sri Lanka. Pelawatte is considered to be part of Battaramulla city....
on the Borella-Kottawa main road, bordering Sri Jayawardenapura-Kotte (The administrative Capital of Sri Lanka). The Diyawanna Oya
Diyawanna Oya
Diyawanna Oya is one of the lakes within Sri Jayawardenapura-Kotte, Sri Lanka.The new Sri Lankan Parliament Building was built on an island formed at the center of the lake using dredgings from the surrounding marshlands....
(Parliament Lake) forms the "Sri Jayawardenapura-Kotte" side boundary of Thalawathugoda. The beautiful natural landscape consisting of paddy fields and marshlands in this area attracts many nature lovers. This is a rapidly developing residential area with many facilities. New modern luxury housing schemes are being developed around Kalalgoda Road and Hokandara Road to cater to high end housing demand. A notable expatriate and upper middle class local population resides in Thalawathugoda.
Local Facilities
- Shopping Malls - (Capital Mall)
- Supermarkets
- Restaurants - (Pizza HutPizza HutPizza Hut is an American restaurant chain and international franchise that offers different styles of pizza along with side dishes including pasta, buffalo wings, breadsticks, and garlic bread....
) - Banks - (Commercial BankCommercial bankAfter the implementation of the Glass–Steagall Act, the U.S. Congress required that banks engage only in banking activities, whereas investment banks were limited to capital market activities. As the two no longer have to be under separate ownership under U.S...
, Hatton National BankHatton National BankHatton National Bank PLC is a leading private bank in Sri Lanka. It has overseas extension offices in Chennai and Karachi.- History :...
, Nations Trust BankNations Trust Bank' is one of the fastest growing banks in Sri Lanka today. Where their portfolio of financial products and services catering to the varying requirements of Individual, Corporate or Institutional Clients supporting its market positioning of "One Bank Many Solutions"...
Bank of CeylonBank of CeylonBank of Ceylon is a government-owned, major commercial bank in Sri Lanka. Its head office is located in iconic cylindrical building in the capital Colombo, the political and commercial capital of the islandThe bank has a network of 308 branches and 200+ extension centers covering all parts of the...
) - Gymnasium - The Austasia Sports and Leisure Complex
- Medical Facilities - (Sri Jayawardenepura Hospital)
- Schools - (Overseas School of ColomboOverseas School of ColomboThe Overseas School of Colombo is the oldest international school in Colombo, Sri Lanka. OSC is a multinational English medium international school located in Pelawatte near Battaramulla, a suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Overseas School of Colombo is the only International Baccalaureate World...
, Agramathya College Thalawathugoda)
Urban Council
Thalawathugoda is served by the MaharagamaMaharagama
Maharagama is a Town, Municipal Area in the Colombo District and a suburb of Colombo Sri Lanka. Situated on the High-Level Road about 15 km away from the centre of the commercial capital Colombo, Maharagama is the city with the third largest population , in Sri Lanka. It developed rapidly in...
Urban Council. A separate Urban Council for Thalwathugoda does not exist at present.
Postal Structure
Thalawathugoda Post Office was opened recently. However, a few areas fall under HokandaraHokandara
Hokandara is a suburb of Colombo. It is located approximately fifteen kilometres from the city of Colombo, adjacent to Thalawathugoda on the West, Malabe on the North-west and Aturugiriya on the North-east...
and Pannipitiya
Pannipitiya
Pannipitiya is an area in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. Pannipitiya is subdivided into a number of smaller areas.-Areas in Pannipitiya:...
postal limits.