Veerachcholai is a rural village in the Ampara District within the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka.

According to local chronicles, Veeramunai was founded by early settlers in a medieval feudal division known as Nadukadu.

A majority of the residents of Sammathurai were members of the Sri Lankan Muslim minority, which added to the conflict.

About 75% of the villagers left Veeramunai and set up satellite settlements such as Malwattai, Kanapathipuram and Veerachcholai at a safe distance from Sammanthurai.

Veeramunai land holdings were eventually sold to residents of Sammanthurai and, consequently, the village declined in size and population.