Andawala

01. A village in Matale Pallesiya pattuwa, Matale East, on the Sudu ganga, and on the minor road from Kayikawala to the Amban ganga near Henepitiya.

Hill – Warakagashinna

Population in 1881, 336 (190 males, 146 females); in 1891, 203 (110 males, 93 females).

Fields in 1878, 89 acres. Commuted 31a. 3p. 7L., Paid Rs. 143.11; uncommuted 7a. 4p. 0L.; Redeemed 7a. 1p. 1L.; Sold by the Crown la. 0p. 0L.; Total 44a. 0p. 8L.

Families – Mahakanatiyege. 3,896 (new series).

 

02. In Palle Gampaha Korale, Upper Hewaheta, a hamlet of Munwatta.

The people are Vellalas and Tom-tom Beaters. There is a Public Works Department Bungalow.

Population in 1881, 184 (99 males, 85 females); in 1891, 148 (79 males, 69 females).

Extent under paddy 90 acres (45 am.).

Elas – Ilukpelesse ela and Andawala ela.

The village formerly belonged to the Hanguranketa Maha Dewale; the fields paid tax.

Helage Kiri Hatana vs. Ankendegolle Berakarayalage Pissa. For the estate of Helage Abadda, 64,234 (1,496, 1,611, C. R. Nuwara Eliya).

Galpita ula Kovila, dedicated to Dewata Bandara Dewiya.