Mullaitivu

Mullaitivu District is a district in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. Its administrative capital is Mullaitivu town. The district lies on the east coast and is bounded by Jaffna District to the north, Kilinochchi District to the west, and Mannar District to the south-west, with the Indian Ocean to the east. The landscape includes coastal plains, lagoons, and agricultural areas, with fishing and farming as the main livelihoods. The population is predominantly Tamil.

The area was a major theatre in the Sri Lankan civil war, with extensive displacement and damage during the final years of the conflict. After the war, reconstruction and resettlement programs were implemented to rebuild housing, roads, schools, and public services, and to revive fishing, agriculture, and local commerce.

Economy and society: Fishing is the principal coastal activity, while paddy cultivation and coconut farming are common inland. Small-scale trade and services support local communities. Since the conflict, a program of rehabilitation and development has aimed to restore livelihoods and infrastructure, and to improve access to water, electricity, health, and education.

Administration and development: The district forms part of the Northern Province and is subdivided into local government areas. Development initiatives have emphasized housing, rural infrastructure, and livelihood recovery for fishing and farming communities, alongside education and health services.

Notable features: Mullaitivu town on the coast serves as the district's administrative center. The district includes coastal villages and lagoon ecosystems, and ongoing post-conflict reconstruction and development efforts continue to shape its economy and society.