Batticaloa Electoral District (1947–1989)

The Batticaloa Electoral District was a multi-member constituency that returned Members of Parliament (MPs) to the Parliament of Ceylon (later Sri Lanka) from 1947 to 1989. It was located in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, encompassing the administrative district of Batticaloa.

Created in 1947 as one of the original electoral districts, it initially elected multiple representatives under a system of plurality voting (block vote). The number of MPs representing the district fluctuated over time, generally increasing with population growth.

Significant political parties and individuals contested and won seats in the Batticaloa Electoral District throughout its existence. Due to the ethnic composition of the region, representation often reflected the interests of the Tamil, Sinhalese, and Muslim communities.

The district was abolished in February 1989 as a result of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution and the introduction of proportional representation for parliamentary elections. The multi-member constituencies were replaced by electoral districts electing MPs based on the proportion of votes received by political parties. Batticaloa District then became part of the larger electoral district of Batticaloa under the new system.