Chavakachcheri Urban Council | Cities

City Information

Land use

Urban expansion

Chavakachcheri is a large town in the Jaffna peninsula of Jaffna District, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. It may have Javanese origins, as the name "Chaavaka+cheari" literally means Javanese settlement (there are also some references to a Javanese fort in northern Sri Lanka). The town may date back to the Southeast Asian occupation of Yalpanam, where certain settlements and forts were established by Chandrabhanu to maintain hegemony over the overseas colony. The town is governed by an Urban Council. Chavakachcheri has been badly devastated in the Sri Lankan Civil War. Today, the government and the people of Chavakachcheri have rebuilt the town, but the population remains drastically lower than the pre-war years.

POPULATION IN 2012 CENSUS

16129

POPULATION ESTIMATE

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POPULATION DENSITY ( POPULATION/TOTAL LAND AREA)

7.2^{persons / ha}

UC ADMINISTRATIVE AREA

2238.47^ha

Grama Niladhari Divisions in the Local Authority boundary

11^ha

Mission

To be the provider of quality services to the urban population with a view to raise their standard of living through proper planning good leadership and dedicated team of personnel.

VISION

Providing desirable modernized services to the tax payers by improving the resources of commercial and industrial centres, maintaining clean environment and drainages and providing good health services and pure drinking water and street lightening and maintaining libraries and pre-schools and community centres with good technical services and various constructing and renovating well planned roads and take care of the people and make it to be an excellent city.

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Spatial data on various subjects pertaining to the area are presented here, with latitudinal and longitudinal positioning.

Demography

A city is a large human settlement. People are the main driving force in a city. The dynamism of a city

Education

Education has always been a significant element in societal development. The development of education facilities contributes substantially to the

Urban Governance

Urban governance can be simplified as “how government (local, regional and national) and stakeholders decide on planning, financing and

Municipal Services

Municipal services is one of the key tasks an urban centre carries out fto ensure a functional living condition for its citizens. The access to

Demography

Population

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ADMINISTRATIVE AREA

2238.47 ha

Density

7.2 persons / ha

A city is a large human settlement. People are the main driving force in a city. The dynamism of a city is dependent on people and their behaviour. A preliminary understanding of the composition and diverse capabilities of the populations in a city should be the key to a successful urban study.

This section provides a description of the demographic status and trends in the city, primarily based on 2012 census data, presenting an overall view of the population. Trends and patterns of urban population are discussed including aspects of demography such as age, sex, ethnicity, education levels; and overall observations with regard to migration patterns, suburban population and gender.

Understanding the demographic and composition patterns of the population within the existing physical boundary will help in planning a livable city.

Gender Distribution

Source - Department of Census and Statistics

According to the Census 2012, the female population is higher than the male population in the country. Out of the total population, 48.4 percent are males and 51.6 percent are females. Out of the total population within the Point Pedro Urban Council limits, 46.8 percent are male and 53.2 percent are female. Here is how the gender population in 2018 has changed according to the statistics of the Northern Provincial District Secretariat. By 2018, the percentage of males in the population has gradually increased to 49.11% compared to 2012, and the percentage of females to 50.89%. However, the female population is still highly represented. By the year 2018, the total number of families living in the Chavakachcheri Urban Council area is reported as 10284.

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Gender distribution by age

Source - Department of Census and Statistics

Gender differences in the demography of Chavakachcheri UC is seen with a higher number of women than men, a trend was seen in all the major cities in Sri Lanka, but pronounced in Chavakachchri (93.9 men per 100 females, i.e. 53.05% are female). In Chavakachcheri, in all the age groups, except the below 15, there are more females than men. While a national trend, this can also be a reflection of the impact of the years of civil conflict. As with other cities, the female elderly population is significantly higher than their male counterparts, and of the total male and female populations in 2012, the male and female elderly proportions were reported to be 16 and 20 percent, respectively, which results from the higher life expectancy of women. The high proportion of elderly women in the cities poses questions about how their wellbeing can be secured and will be a growing policy concern for many cities and the GoSL as has been the case in many advanced economies with aging populations.

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Reason for migration

Source - Department of Census and Statistics

The shifting of rural populations to urban areas is mainly due to urban biases in terms of development and economic opportunities. It has been observed in developing economies that urban residents have a better standard of living, level of nutrition, and provision of services than rural dwellers. In Chavakachcheri UC Resettled after displacement and displacement are considered as the main two reasons for the migration of males and females into the city, this can also be a reflection of the impact of the years of civil conflict. while migration of the females into the city is for marriage purposes mainly and then employment, as well as accompanying a family member.

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Composition of the Ethnic Profile - by Urban Area, District, and Province

Source - Department of Census and Statistics

The total population of the Northern Province as per the statistics is 1.246 million, the lowest populous province in the country, with 606,678 males (47.3%) and 639,775 females (52.7%). The population density is 136 persons per Sq. Km as against to 346 for the whole Island. The majority in the province live in areas classified as rural (84.5%), and only 15.5% of the population live in areas classified as urban. The majority of the population i.e. 89% in the province are Sri Lankan Tamils and others are Sri Lankan Moors, Sinhalese and Indian Tamils living in the province. Most of the Sri Lankan Tamils are Hindus, and the other religious persuasions in the province are Christians, Muslims, and a small number of Buddhists. The graph here shows the difference in ethnic composition from province to district to city. While usually, the city shows a more cosmopolitan nature than the province. The Chvakachcheri city reflects the composition of the district quite closely, even more so than the provincial percentages.

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Migrant population in city limits by years of residence

Source - Department of Census and Statistics

Internal migration has always been one of the forces driving the growth of urbanization and bringing opportunities and challenges to cities, migrants and governments. Increasingly, municipal authorities are becoming recognized as key actors in managing migration and have started including migration in their urban planning and implementation. Thus, for cities to better manage migration, data on migration and urbanization are essential. The total male resident population in the Chavakachcheri Urban Council area is 7573 the total female resident population is 8556 out of which the total male migrant population is 961and the total female migrant population is 997, showing a slightly higher percentage of female immigrants. The majority of this migrant population has resided in the city for more than 10 years, thus more like first-generation citizens rather than migrants.

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Education

Education has always been a significant element in societal development. The development of education facilities contributes substantially to the development in an urban area.

As a developing country it is crucial to address poverty in order to attain the development goals. Education plays a major role in poverty reduction. Presently, several global cities have been implementing the concept of smart city to improve the quality of life of the society, including in the field of education.

Good educational institutions and coverage enables a population to have decent livelihoods be they self employed or part of the workforce. Understanding how a city provides primary, secondary and tertiary eductional as well as skill development through vocational centres could provide some pointers to how well a city is doing or where it needs to develop further.

Highest Level of Education achieved by Gender

Source - Department of Census and Statistics

As globalization and technology continue to re-shape the needs of labor markets worldwide, the demand for individuals with a broader knowledge base and more specialized skills continues to rise. This graph reflects those with tertiary education (the highest level of education) by age group. This includes both theoretical programs leading to advanced research or high-skill professions such as medicine and more vocational programs leading to the labor market. The measure is the percentage of the same age population, also available by gender. As a whole, the level of education in Chavakachcheri city is at a satisfactory level, where, majority of the female students have received up to GCE AL schooling. In the category of having completed a degree or further education qualification, a higher number of males are recorded.

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Computer literacy - ( Population aged 10 years and above )

Source - Department of Census and Statistics

The birth of the Information Age which is also known as the Computer Age is associated with the Digital Revolution, just as the Industrial Revolution marked the birth of the Industrial Age. The rapid developments in ICT have greatly contributed to enhancing human living standards worldwide. The advanced capability of this technology can facilitate extremely efficient collaboration and access to correct, consistent, and effective information. In the developed world, most of the key economically effective environments are increasingly ICT dominant. This graph looks at the computer literacy of the persons between the ages of 10 and 40 in terms of gendering the city. 46% of men and 54% of women in the Chavakachcheri Urban Council are computer literate. Definition for Computer literacy: A person (aged 5-69) is considered a computer literate person if he/she can use a computer on his/her own. For example, even if a 5 years old child can play a computer game then he/she is considered as a computer literate person. Definition for computer literacy rate: Computer Literate population expressed as a percentage to the total population, (aged 5 – 69 years) within the respective domain.

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Category of Educational attainment by Gender( aged 3 - 24 years )

School Classification in Chavakachcheri Urban Council Area

Source - http://www.edudept.np.gov.lk/

There are thirteen schools with one National School and twelve Provincial Schools within the boundaries of Chavakachcheri Urban Council. Of these, three are 1 AB schools, one is a 1 C school and nine are Type - III school. Three type III Schools of them are also temporarily closed.

Urban Governance

Urban governance can be simplified as “how government (local, regional and national) and stakeholders decide on planning, financing and managing urban areas”. It involves a continuous process of negotiation and contestation over allocation of social and material resources and political power.

This section provide a snapshot of the emergent contours of urban governance in Sri Lanka, focusing on financial resilience, service provision and economic dynamism.

Information available here are collected and calculated considering secondary data sets, ground level surveys as well as stakeholder discussions. The city governance index has taken many a factor into consideration and provides a valuable way of assessing our cities and how they rank from a governance perspective.

Assessment Tax Details

Source - Revenue Branch - CUC

Assessment Tax, Discounts, Warrants & Description of Our Urban Council.

Human resources of Local Authority

Source - Department of Local Government,Nothern Province

The above data can provide a better understanding of the human resources that perform the day to day duties of the local authority. approved cadre and existing cadre for the Local authority is given here. The number of vacancies can be found by subtracting the approved cadre from the existing cadre.

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Workers related to road sector

Workers related to Sanitation sector

Ward in Chavakachcheri Urban Council

Source - Revenue Branch - CUC

There are 11 Grama Niladhari Divisions within the administrative limits of Chavakachcheri Urban Council. There are 11 Wards covering these Grama Niladari divisions and 11790 properties in them.

Municipal Services

Municipal services is one of the key tasks an urban centre carries out fto ensure a functional living condition for its citizens.

The access to municipal services and the quality of their provision strongly influence the social, economic and environmental performance of a city as well as urban development.

Urban centres provide key services that underpin Sri Lanka’s socioeconomic development. Cities provide key government administration functions, such as vehicle registration services, access to social protection schemes, and a range of additional services (explored in detail in Chapter 9, urban governance in the SoSLC Report). Urban centres provide residents with health and education services: providing equitable access to quality healthcare and education. They also include services to facilitate social recreational activities and promote community cohesion, such as libraries, community centres and sports facilities. Ensuring quality services is a crucial component in securing an urban future for all Sri Lankans.

Availability of Services

Availability of Road Inventory	Yes
Availability of Asset register	Yes
An online system is available for citizen to request services	Yes
A "reference no" is issued to the citizen requesting services	Yes
A "Front Office" is available	No
All the services can be accessed at a single location (Front Office) by a visiting citizen	No
Separate Male/Female toilets are available for the visiting citizen	No

Source - Chavakachcheri Urban Council

This data represent the 2018 records. Services delivered to the citizens by the local authority is very important to measure the functionalities and capacities of the local authority.

Number of training for Capacity Development

Source - Chavakachcheri Urban Council

Providing trainings to the staff will increase the capacities of the officers in managing and decision making. This data explained on provided trainings and the number of officers trained.

Service Maintaned by Local Authority

Heavy vehicles and equipment owned by local authority

Regulatory Services (Applications average per month)

Proper management of land, a scarce resource, can bring about many benefits. This is of great importance especially in urban areas.

It is timely to figure out how land is allocated and being used for what purpose in our cities today. In order to create well planned cities with a futuristic vision, having a better understanding of current land use is imperative.

Land use maps are categorized into 36 sub-categories under two types – built-up and non built-up. The extent of land in each of these sub categories are indicated below.

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Built-Up

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Built-Up (ha)

Non-Built-Up

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Non-Built-Up (ha)

In all of the cities it can be identified that the higher densities are concentrated in the city centres and the expansion is taken place along the roads. The expansion pattern is shaped by the geography of the surrounding area.

The selection of the area for the urban expansion analysis was followed by several preliminary studies. Initially, the urban index values which was identified using the remote sensing information were studied in the respective municipal areas including a fringe area.
Before selecting interested area for the expansion analysis it should consider following facts
- Municipal boundary
- At least 2-3 km buffer around Municipal boundary
- Rough boundary where the physical urban character disappearing

In the remote sensing discipline, the values higher than 0 represent the built-up areas.The boundary for the fringe area was identified by getting the extent of urban expansion as well as a fine boundary where the high-density expansion become insignificant. The identified boundaries were projected on to the latest satellite images to assure the identified urban index values are in line with the existing building densities.

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Urban expansion statistics

Chavakachcheri Urban Council ( km 2 )

Overall Growth rate 1995 - 2017 %

Urban change 1995 - 2017

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Municipality

Urban expansion 1995 - 2017
Fringe

Urban expansion 1995 - 2017