Nalanda | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 7°39′48″N 80°38′14″E / 7.66333°N 80.63722°E | |
Country | Sri Lanka |
Province | Central Province |
Population (2019) | |
• Total | 945 |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time) |
Nalanda is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Matale District in Central Province. Nalanda Gedige, a stone temple which is considered the geographical centre of Sri Lanka is located in Nalanda Village.[1] Nalanda is a Grama Niladhari Division in Naula Divisional Secretariat.[2] Population of the village is 945 in 2019.[3] Nalanda has a rest house operated by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.[4]