Mahawa, Sri Lanka

Maho junction railway station

Maho (Sinhalese: මහව) is a town in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka. British used the word "Maho" as the name for this town because they were unable to pronounce "Mahawa" properly. It is located in the Kurunegala District. Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus and Christians live in this town. The town is situated 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) north-west of the Yapahuwa Rock Fortress. In addition the area contains some famous irrigation tanks such as "Mediyawa" and "Abakolawewa". .

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Transport

It has a railway station, Maho Junction, which is located on the Northern line, which runs from Polgahawela to Kankesanthurai. It is near the junction of the Northern Line and the Batticaloa Line.

Education

Education is delivered free of charge to all students of national schools, according to the government policy. These schools operate under both Government and Provincial Council.

Schools in the area

Vijayaba National College
Balalla U.B.Wanninayaka Navodya School
Yapahuwa Madya Maha Vidyalaya
Koonwewa Madya Vidyalaya
Bagmeegahawaththa Maha Vidyalaya
Moragolla Maha Vidyalaya(Makaduwawa)
Al Madeena Maha Vidyalaya (Tamil Medium School)

References

Coordinates: 07°49′22″N 80°16′40″E / 7.82278°N 80.27778°E / 7.82278; 80.27778

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