Maps of internally displaced persons (IDPs),
Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
We publish several maps of internally displaced persons (IDPs). Core focus is IDP migration in Batticaloa District. Additional maps comprise overview maps of IDPs in Sri Lanka, Ampara District, or in more detail, specific divisions within Batticaloa District, or overview of Welfare Centers (IDP centers).
overview - divisional level | overview, grama niladhari level | separate divisions
Maps showing the location of IDP sites throughout Batticaloa District
These maps are being updated frequently. The order of the files is from Batticaloa north to south, the numbers presented in the map correspond with the number of families (not persons). Maps show the distinction between camps that have been closed, still in use or sites that have been designated for longer term use.
- Vaharai - KPN, 22 June, 2007.
- Valaichchenai, Kiran, Eravur - KP, KPS, EP, 22 June, 2007.
- Batticaloa - MN, 22 June, 2007.
- Kaluwanchikudy- MSEP, 22 June, 2007.
- Arayampathy - MP, 22 June, 2007.
Older maps show additional information such as contact info of focal points and leading NGOs.
- Vaharai - KPN, 11 May, 2007.
- Valaichchenai, Kiran, Eravur - KP, KPS, EP, 11 May, 2007.
- Batticaloa - MN, 11 May, 2007.
- Kaluwanchikudy- MSEP, 11 May, 2007.
- Arayampathy - MP, 11 May, 2007.
One of the many camps, constructed for new
arrivals, refugees from the Vaharai region, Batticaloa, December 21, 2006, Sri Lanka.
IDPs, Batticaloa District Overview, Division Level (DS), Kachcheri/GA figures (official statistics):
- 08 June 2007, Overview, Batticaloa District. MAPS
- 08 June 2007, Overview, Batticaloa District. FIGURES
- 11 May 2007, Overview, Batticaloa District. MAPS
- 11 May 2007, Overview, Batticaloa District. FIGURES
- 30 April 2007, Overview, Batticaloa District. MAPS
- 30 April 2007, Overview, Batticaloa District. FIGURES
- 12 April 2007, Divisional overview, Batticaloa District.
- 03 April 2007, Divisional overview, Batticaloa District.
- 26 March 2007, Divisional overview, Batticaloa District.
- 22 March 2007, Divisional overview, Batticaloa District.
- 17 March 2007, Divisional overview, Batticaloa District.
- 12 March 2007, Divisional overview, Batticaloa District.
- 26 February 2007, Divisional overview, Batticaloa District.
- 15 February 2007, Divisional overview, Batticaloa District.
- 05 February 2007, Divisional overview, Batticaloa District.
- 22 January 2007, Divisional overview, Batticaloa District.
- 02 January 2007, Divisional overview, Batticaloa District.
- 20 December 2006, Divisional overview, Batticaloa District.
- 18 December 2006, Divisional overview, Batticaloa District.
- 08 December 2006, Divisional overview, Batticaloa District.
- 24 November 2006.
- 17 November 2006.
- 10 November 2006.
- 03 November 2006.
- 30 October 2006.
- 13 October 2006.
- 05 October 2006.
- 09 September 2006.
- 28 August 2006.
- 15 August 2006.
- 17 July 2006.
- 07 July 2006.
- 04 August 2006.
IDPs, Batticaloa District Overview, Grama Niladhari Level (GN), DS/UNHCR figures:
- 02 December 2006, North.
- 02 December 2006, South.
- 25 November 2006, North.
- 25 November 2006, South.
- 18 November 2006, North.
- 18 November 2006, South.
- 11 November 2006, North.
- 11 November 2006, South.
- 04 November 2006, North.
- 04 November 2006, South.
- 30 October 2006, North.
- 30 October 2006, South.
- 30 October 2006, North.
- 30 October 2006, South.
- 14 October 2006, North.
- 14 October 2006, South.
- 07 October 2006, North.
- 07 October 2006, South.
- 30 September 2006, North.
- 30 September 2006, South.
IDPs in Welfare Centers, Batticaloa District:
Welfare centers or IDP centers are mostly large buildings and form the core distribution network of aid. Often welfare centers are a combination of buildings, tents and shelters, for instance the compound of a church, mosque or school. In our maps the difference between IDP center / site or combination is mentioned.
IDPs, Ampara District
Although most of the IDPs are originated in Trincomalee, some of the IDPs have migrated all the way towards Ampara District, most of them staying at friends or relatives. These IDPs are often called host-IDPs.
IDPs, Sri Lanka - overview
IDPs, individual divisions, Batticaloa District
Generally, IDP figures are provided at a national, or district level. Mearch is producing detailed maps of areas with high numbers of IDPs. These maps can be used for distribution of relief aid and/or coordination.
- 16 August 2006, Manmunai-West, Batticaloa District.
- 10 May 2006, Manmunai-West, Batticaloa District.
- 15 September 2006, Koralaipattu North, Batticaloa District.
- 04 September 2006, Koralaipattu North, Batticaloa District.
- 16 August 2006, Koralaipattu North, Batticaloa District.
[Disclaimer] The geographical information presented here is the result of a collaborative effort of Mearch Development Information (MEARCH) and ZOA Refugee Care (ZOA). We have made efforts to visit each of the sites shown on these maps to ensure accuracy, however, we cannot guarantee that the information is 100% accurate.
