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Prison · Gampaha District, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Mahara Prison Complex

Mahara Prison Complex, a prison, is based in Gampaha District, Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is run by the Department of Prisons. The one other place of detention in Gampaha District is Negombo Prison. The nearest other entry in the atlas is Ragama Police Station – Gampaha District, about 2.0 km away.

Location

Where it stands

Gampaha District · 39 facilities on this plate

Particulars

Particulars

Type
Prison
District
Gampaha District
Region
Western Province
Country
Sri Lanka
Vicinity

Also in Gampaha District

All of Gampaha District

Questions

Frequently asked

Can I find out if someone is held at Mahara Prison Complex?

Prison services in Sri Lanka generally do not publish inmate lists. Contact Mahara Prison Complex or the Department of Prisons, who can explain what information they are able to share.

What kind of facility is Mahara Prison Complex?

Mahara Prison Complex is a prison run by the Department of Prisons.

What are the visiting rules at Mahara Prison Complex?

Visits usually have to be booked in advance, and visitors bring official photo identification. Rules differ from one facility to the next, so contact Mahara Prison Complex before travelling.

Which police unit is closest to Mahara Prison Complex?

Ragama Police Station – Gampaha District is the nearest police unit in the atlas, about 2.0 km away in Ragama.

What area does Mahara Prison Complex belong to?

Mahara Prison Complex is in Gampaha District, Western Province, Sri Lanka. Gampaha District has its own page in the atlas with every facility in the area.

Are there other prisons in Gampaha District?

Yes. The atlas lists 1 other place of detention in Gampaha District; it is linked at the bottom of this page.

What are the GPS coordinates of Mahara Prison Complex?

Mahara Prison Complex is at 7.0263° N, 79.9406° E. The map on this page and the directions link open the exact spot.

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