Rattota is located in the Matale District of the Central Province of Sri Lanka.

The Rattota Pradeshiya Sabha is responsible for local governance within its jurisdiction. This includes various administrative functions such as local infrastructure development, waste management, public health, and community services.

The Pradeshiya Sabha consists of several electoral divisions, each represented by elected members who serve the local population and it has 54 grama niladari divisions

Its primary functions include:
o Implementing and maintaining local infrastructure projects such as roads, water supply systems, and sanitation facilities.
o Promoting local economic development initiatives.
o Providing essential services such as garbage collection, health services, and education support.
o Ensuring community welfare and resolving local issues

Members of the Pradeshiya Sabha are elected by the residents of the area through periodic local government elections. They represent the interests and concerns of the local population in the decision-making process.

The Pradeshiya Sabha plays a crucial role in the development of Rattota by initiating and overseeing projects aimed at improving the quality of life for its residents.