11th Division (Sri Lanka)

11 Infantry Division
Active1988 - Present
Country Sri Lanka
BranchSri Lankan Army
TypeDivision (military)
RoleTraining and Administration
Defense of the city of Kandy
Military Aid to the Civil Power
Part ofSecurity Forces Headquarters - Central
Garrison/HQPallekele
EngagementsSri Lankan Civil War

The 11 Infantry Division is an division of the Sri Lanka Army. Based at the Pallekele, it is responsible for the maintenance of capability for the defence of Kandy. It is also responsible for carrying out training and administrative work. It was established April 4, 1988, as 1st Division at the Panagoda Cantonment and was remanded the 11 Division in 1997.