Nalanda is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Matale District in Central Province. Nalanda Gedige, a stone temple which is considered the geographical centre of Sri Lanka is located in Nalanda Village. Nalanda is a Grama Niladhari Division in Naula Divisional Secretariat. Population of the village is 945 in 2019. Nalanda has a rest house operated by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.