Bandarawela (Sinhala : බණ්ඩාරවෙල, pronounced [ˈbandarawela]; Tamil: பண்டாரவெல) is the second largest town in the Badulla District which is 28 km (17 mi) away from Badulla. Bandarawela is 200 km (120 mi) away from Colombo and about 125 km (78 mi) away from Kandy, the two largest cities of Sri Lanka. Thanks to its higher altitude, compared to surrounding locations, Bandarawela has milder weather conditions throughout the year making it a tourist destination for locals. Bandarawela is within hours reach of surrounding towns and cities by both road and rail. The town is influenced by its colonial history and rests among dense, lush forestation occupying a niche among visitors as a base for eco-tourism.

The Commissioner’s Message

Mr. T. Gajendran Kumar

The Bandarawela Municipal Council is engaged to ameliorate the welfare amenities of the citizens under its jurisdiction, as well as fulfill the fundamental needs and provide services to all who visit to this gregarious city. In order to provide such service, we have been working with great dedication to expand and improve services using contemporary technology and new methodologies. Our goal is to provide effective and efficient outcomes to the public as much as we can. We strive to make Bandarawela a city with flourishing tourism industry and a clean and gratifying environment. 

Vision

“Philanthropic, Prosperous and gregarious city”

Mission

To contribute for the provision of a superior service of public health, Thorough fares, Welfare and public utility service in an optimum level utilizing resources efficiently and productively with a participative approach and with a sensation to environment to ensure the social, economical and cultural development of the people in the administrative area of the Bandarwela Municipal Council.

DEMOGRAPHY

POPULATION

32000

ADMINISTRATIVE AREA

875.16 ^ha

DENSITY

27.61 ^{persons / ha}