List of Divisional Secretariats of Northern Province, Sri Lanka
The districts of the Sri Lanka are divided into administrative subunits known as divisional secretariats. These were originally based on the feudal counties, the korales and ratas. They were formerly known as 'D.R.O. Divisions' after the 'Divisional Revenue Officer'. Later the D.R.O.s became 'Assistant Government Agents' and the Divisions were known as 'A.G.A. Divisions'. Currently, the divisions are administered by a 'Divisional Secretary', and are known as a 'D.S. Divisions'.
There are 32 divisional secretariats divided in Northern Province, which are listed below, by district. There are 14 in Jaffna District, 4 in Kilinochchi District, 5 in Mannar District, 5 in Mullaitivu District and 4 in Vavuniya District.
Jaffna District
- Delft Divisional Secretariat
- Island North Divisional Secretariat
- Island South Divisional Secretariat
- Jaffna Divisional Secretariat
- Karainagar Divisional Secretariat
- Nallur Divisional Secretariat
- Thenmaradchi Divisional Secretariat
- Vadamaradchi East Divisional Secretariat
- Vadamaradchi North Divisional Secretariat
- Vadamaradchi South-West Divisional Secretariat
- Valikamam East Divisional Secretariat
- Valikamam North Divisional Secretariat
- Valikamam South Divisional Secretariat
- Valikamam South-West Divisional Secretariat
- Valikamam West Divisional Secretariat
Kilinochchi District
Mannar District
Mullaitivu District
Vavuniya District
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