Arachchikattuwa Divisional Secretariat: History
The history of Arachchikattuwa is extend back to 12th century. In some stories it says it was even before that. According to the history there was a well established settlements near the Daduru oya. After that those have expanded towards the Sengal oya and Rathabala oya. There are many historical facts found in the era of Great King Parakramabahu.