Colombo District - Rajagiriya
Rajagiriya is a town within the Municipality of Sri Jayawardhene pura Kotte and is adjoining Kotte, the capital of Kingdom of Kotte during the time of Sinhala Kings. The word “Raja” means royal or King. Hence this may have been an ancient town linked to some royal activity. Rajagiriya is the centre for a network of roads leading to Battaramulla, Nugegoda through Kotte, Nugegoda through Nawala, Kolonnnawa, Malambe and Colombo . The road from Colombo to the new Parliamentary complex passes through Rajagiriya. The Head Quarters of Sri Jayawardhene Pura Kotte Municipalaty is situated at Rajagiriya. The principal Teaching hospital for Ayurveda, The Head Office of the Election Commissioner, the Head Quarters of the Diabetic Association of Sri Lank and The Castle Street Maternity Hospital are situated at Rajagiriya.
Rajagiriya Hospital Phone Numbers: +94 NA Rajagiriya Police Station Phone Numbers: +94 011-2871544
