Puliyanthivu is a part of Batticaloa town, situated on an island. In Puliyanthivu, you will find many historical places such as the old schools (St Michael’s college, Vincent Girls’ High School, the Methodist Central college, etc.), some religious buildings (St Mary’s Cathedral, Jami-Us-Salam Jummah Masjid, etc.), as well as many governmental buildings (municipal council, district secretary, post office, public library, general hospital, main bus stand, etc.), and famous places such as the Batticaloa gate, Weber stadium, etc.