# Dorakumbura GN division, Padiyathalawa DS Division – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/ampara/padiyathalawa/dorakumbura/

Grama Niladhari division · Padiyathalawa DS Division 

# Dorakumbura

Dorakumbura is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Padiyathalawa DS Division, Ampara District, Eastern Province. It covers **12.0 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 12.0km²
- 119 mtypical elevation

## Where is Dorakumbura?

Dorakumbura lies in [Padiyathalawa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/ampara/padiyathalawa/), [Ampara District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/ampara/), [Eastern Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 3 other GN divisions: [Kolamanthalawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/ampara/padiyathalawa/kolamanthalawa/), [Komana](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/ampara/padiyathalawa/komana/) and [Marangala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/ampara/padiyathalawa/marangala/). By area it is the 943rd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 3.1% of [Padiyathalawa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/ampara/padiyathalawa/). The centre of Dorakumbura is about 167 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.3500° N, 81.3021° E. Local names: දොරකුඹුර .

Source: [Survey Department of Sri Lanka via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-lka).

## Things to see in and around Dorakumbura

### Nearby, outside Dorakumbura

- Vadda's Heritage Centre · museum, Galgamuwa12 km
- Galoya Forest View · viewpoint, Galgamuwa12 km
- Belumgala · viewpoint, Galgamuwa13 km
- Pattiyathalawa Cave · cave, Galgamuwa14 km
- Kahatapitiya Cave · cave, Galgamuwa15 km
- Henewala Cave · cave, Galgamuwa16 km
- Henewala Wadigala · viewpoint, Galgamuwa16 km
- Kahataththa Hela Ruins · ruins, Bulupitiya18 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Dorakumbura

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Colombo
- CurrencyRupee (LKR)
- Country calling code+94
- LanguagesSinhala, Tamil, English
- Plug typesType D, G · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) · Batticaloa57 km
- Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) · Mattala120 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:08, sunset around 17:50).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Dorakumbura

Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Dorakumbura.

- Dorakumbura
- Marangallawahawa

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Dorakumbura

Named natural and historic features inside Dorakumbura, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Welikumbure Ela

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Dorakumbura and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Ampara District, the warmest month is May (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jan (26 °C). About 1,693 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (281 mm) and the driest Jul (58 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to March**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 150 

Feb 26 106 

Mar 28 94 

Apr 28 152 

May 29 131 

Jun 29 68 

Jul 29 58 

Aug 29 67 

Sep 28 110 

Oct 28 217 

Nov 27 281 

Dec 26 259 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Dorakumbura

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Padiyathalawa Divisional Hospital · Padiyathalawa 9.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.40984&mlon=81.24266#map=17/7.40984/81.24266) 

Bank Samurthi Based Bank Community · Padiyathalawa 8.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.39963&mlon=81.24220#map=17/7.39963/81.24220) 

Petrol pump Ceypetco Filling Station · Padiyathalawa 8.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.39783&mlon=81.24154#map=17/7.39783/81.24154) 

Hotel Gal Oya Lodge · Galgamuwa 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.30213&mlon=81.38494#map=17/7.30213/81.38494) 

Mall Bright Fancy & Shoes · Bibila 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.15937&mlon=81.22531#map=17/7.15937/81.22531) 

School Miriswatta School · Miriswatta 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.34237&mlon=81.26548#map=17/7.34237/81.26548) 

College Faculty Of Engineering Technology -The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) · Nagala 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.16196&mlon=81.24734#map=17/7.16196/81.24734) 

Police station Police Station - Karandugala · Bulupitiya 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.24994&mlon=81.34449#map=17/7.24994/81.34449) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Other GN divisions in Padiyathalawa DS Division

- Galode
- Hagamwela
- Holike
- Kehelulla
- Kirawana
- Kolamanthalawa
- Komana
- Marangala
- Miriswatta
- Moradeniya
- Padiyathalawa
- Palathuruwella
- Pallegama
- Pulungasmulla
- Saranagama
- Serankada
- Thalapitaoya Left
- Thalapitaoya South
- Unapana

## Quick answers

- Where is Dorakumbura?In Padiyathalawa DS Division, Ampara District, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Dorakumbura?Kolamanthalawa, Komana and Marangala
- What is there to see in Dorakumbura?Vadda's Heritage Centre, Galoya Forest View, Belumgala, Pattiyathalawa Cave
- What time zone is Dorakumbura in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Dorakumbura?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Dorakumbura?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Dorakumbura?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Dorakumbura?February to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Dorakumbura?Padiyathalawa Divisional Hospital, about 9.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Dorakumbura?Samurthi Based Bank Community, about 8.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Dorakumbura?Ceypetco Filling Station, about 8.5 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Dorakumbura?LK5206090 (OCHA common operational dataset)