Divisional secretariats of Sri Lanka

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The districts are further divided into administrative sub-units known as divisional secretariats. They were originally based on the feudal counties, the korales and ratas. Divisional secretariats are the third-level administrative divisions of the country and there are currently^{[as of?]} 331 divisional secretariats in Sri Lanka.^[1]

They were formerly known as D.R.O. divisions, after the divisional revenue officer. Later the D.R.O.s became assistant government agents and the givisions were known as A.G.A. divisions. Currently,^[when?] the divisions are administered by a divisional secretary, and are known as D.S. divisions.

The 331 divisions are listed below, by district: