Dharga Town

Dharga Town (Sinhala:දර්ගා නගරය Tamil: தர்கா நகரம் ) is a town located in Kalutara District, Western Province, Sri Lanka. Governed by the Beruwala Pradeshiya Sabhawa, Dharga Town is close to Aluthgama and the tourist town Bentota.
Etymology.
The name Dharga Town is derived after the Dharga of His Holiness Sheik Hassan Bin Osman Magodoomy (Rali)'s shrine which traces its origin to around 1,866 when his Holiness was enshrined in his Home Town.
Demographics.
Dharga Town is a Muslim majority town. Sinhalese are sizable minority. There is also small numbers of Tamils.
Population.
A Vast Majority of people Sri Lankan Muslims, and Tamils Make the Population of 20540 (Including Seenawatha 765-A and Welipitiya 768-A)
Transport.
Rail.
The Aluthgama Railway Station, is located on the Coastal Line, connecting Colombo to Matara.
Road.
Dharga Town is served by the B157 Aluthgama - Mathugama road in Sri Lanka.