A hamlet of Idamelanda in Gangapalata korale, Upper Hewaheta, on the Lower Badulla road, where there is a Public Works bungalow. Population in 1881, 90 (44 males, 46 females); in 1891, 119 (55 males, 64 females). Vellalas and low country Sinhalese. There are about 6 acres under paddy. No elas.
Mr. Hartshorne recommended the repair of two tanks, Gonagampitiya and Kotmalegedara, which could irrigate 60 acres.
Eddat and Gansgamtenna tanks are partly abandoned.