Maankulam (Sri Lanka)
Maankulam or Mankulam is located in northern Sri Lanka, about 3.5 hours drive south of City of Jaffna.
Maankulam மாங்குளம் මන්කුලම | |
|---|---|
  Maankulam | |
| Coordinates: 9°07′45″N 80°26′45″E | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Northern |
| District | Mullaitivu |
| DS Division | Oddusuddan |
Transport
Major road A9 and a railway line connecting North and South of Sri Lanka goes through Maankulam. Maankulam is also located few hours drive south of Kilinochchi and few hours drive north of Vavuniya. Highway A34 connects Maankulam to eastern coastal City of Mullaitivu.
In popular culture
Maankulam was one of the towns featured in the film Kannathil Muthamittal (2001), directed by Mani Ratnam.
See also
- Railway stations in Sri Lanka
References
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