Pothuhera

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Pothuhera
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Pothuhera
Coordinates: 7°25′11.6″N80°19′38.6″E / 7.419889°N 80.327389°E / 7.419889; 80.327389
Country Sri Lanka
Province North Western Province
District Kurunegala District
Government
  Type Pradeshiya Sabha
Area
  Total
11 km2 (4 sq mi)
Elevation
116 m (381 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
30,315
  Density2,817/km2 (7,300/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone)
Area code 037

Pothuhera is a small town located in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka.

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Transport

Pothuhera is located on the A6 (Ambepussa-Trincomallee) road.

Pothuhera is situated on the Northern Line and has a railway station, which serves as a stop for trains going from Colombo to Jaffna and Batticaloa.

Commerce

Branches from the following banks are located in Pothuhera: People's Bank, Bank of Ceylon, Regional Development Bank and Sanasa Bank.

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