Divisional Secretariat - Panwila

Earlier Panwila Divisional Secretariat was included in Pathadumbara Electorate Division and it was considered as one Income Control Division. With the commencement of Transfer of Powers (Divisional Secretaries) Act No. 58 of 1992, Panwila got separated from Pathadumbara and established as an individual Divisional Secretariat. Earlier, Panwila Divisional Secretariat functioned in a small building in the midst of Panwila Town, which later got shifted to the current location.

Panwila Divisional Secretariat is situated in the north part of Kandy district within the boundaries mentioned above.

Overview

Panwila Divisional Secretariat is situated in Pathadumbara Electorate Division of Kandy District in Central Province. This Division consists of 14 Grama Niladhari Divisions and the area is of 96.8 Square Kilometers. The Division bordered to the Knuckles Mountain Range which is a hub of panoramic views. Arattana Raja Maha Viharaya silently speaks the ancient history of the area. The river Huluganga is the source of the water for Victoria Reservoir which creates a picturesque view. Main income source of 90% of the public in this Division is the tea industry.