Current Date And Time In Eravur Town, Sri Lanka
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
18:32:54 SLST
State: Eastern Province
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 22,982
District: Batticaloa District
Find cities, states and countries closest to Eravur Town in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Eravur Town.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Eravur Town from our regional database:
| State / Region | Eastern Province |
| District | Batticaloa District |
| Total Population | 22,982 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 7.7782° N |
| Center Longitude | 81.6038° E |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +05:30 |
| Population Rank in Eastern Province | #6 of 7 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Ambalangoda | 151 | 242 | 131 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Ampara | 34 | 54 | 29 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Anuradhapura | 89 | 144 | 78 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Badulla | 67 | 107 | 58 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Batticaloa | 8 | 12 | 7 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Bogahakumbura | 62 | 100 | 54 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Dambulla | 65 | 105 | 57 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Ella Town | 73 | 118 | 64 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Gampola | 83 | 133 | 72 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Hanwella Ihala | 120 | 194 | 105 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Haputale | 83 | 134 | 72 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Hatton | 92 | 149 | 80 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Horana South | 129 | 207 | 112 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Horawala Junction | 135 | 218 | 117 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Kadugannawa | 82 | 132 | 71 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Eastern Province (home state of Eravur Town), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Central Province | 61 | 98 | 53 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
| Kerala | 366 | 588 | 318 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| North Central Province | 61 | 99 | 53 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| North Western Province | 85 | 137 | 74 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Northern Province | 109 | 176 | 95 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Puducherry | 308 | 495 | 267 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Sabaragamuwa Province | 103 | 165 | 89 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Southern Province | 123 | 198 | 107 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Tamil Nadu | 298 | 480 | 259 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Uva Province | 65 | 105 | 57 | South (S) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Sri Lanka, with aerial distance and compass direction from Eravur Town's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bangladesh | 1,263 | 2,033 | 1,097 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| British Indian Ocean Territory | 1,158 | 1,863 | 1,005 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
| Cocos Islands | 1,772 | 2,851 | 1,539 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| India | 887 | 1,428 | 770 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Maldives | 611 | 984 | 531 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
| Myanmar | 1,401 | 2,254 | 1,216 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Eravur Town. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eravur Town (You) | Eastern Province | 22,982 | — | — |
| Batticaloa | Eastern Province | 86,742 | 12.3 | SE |
| Vakarai | Eastern Province | 21,000 | 43.7 | NNW |
| Kalmunai | Eastern Province | 100,171 | 48.3 | SSE |
| Ampara | Eastern Province | 43,720 | 54.1 | S |
| Polonnaruwa | North Central Province | 13,900 | 68.6 | WNW |
| Sigiriya | Central Province | 1,001 | 95.9 | WNW |
| Trincomalee | Eastern Province | 108,420 | 98.0 | NNW |
| Bogahakumbura | Uva Province | 1,500 | 100.1 | SW |
| Pottuvil | Eastern Province | 45,727 | 103.3 | SSE |
| Monaragala | Uva Province | 10,236 | 104.7 | SSW |
How does Eravur Town rank within Eastern Province? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Eravur Town appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Trincomalee | 108,420 |
| Kalmunai | 100,171 |
| Batticaloa | 86,742 |
| Pottuvil | 45,727 |
| Ampara | 43,720 |
| Eravur Town ⭐ | 22,982 |
| Vakarai | 21,000 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Trincomalee | 7.50 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Trincomalee | 14,456.00 |
Batticaloa International Airport IATA: BTC 11 km (7 mi) from Eravur Town |
Eravur Town sits inside Eastern Province, Sri Lanka and ranks #6 of 7 cities in Eastern Province by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Eravur Town and the countries closest to Eravur Town by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Sri Lanka. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Eravur Town, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Eravur Town at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Eastern Province, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Eravur Town — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Eravur Town table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Eastern Province by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Eravur Town and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Eravur Town map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Eravur Town will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Eravur Town to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Eravur Town. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Eastern Province city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Eravur Town ranks #6 of 7 cities in Eastern Province by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Eravur Town is Batticaloa International Airport (BTC), about 11 km (7 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.