Grama Niladhari division · Padiyathalawa DS Division
# Thalapitaoya Left

Thalapitaoya Left is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Padiyathalawa DS Division, Ampara District, Eastern Province. It covers 3.83 km².
- 3.8 km²

## Where is Thalapitaoya Left?

Thalapitaoya Left lies in Padiyathalawa DS Division, Ampara District, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. It borders 3 other GN divisions: Padiyathalawa, Saranagama and Thalapitaoya South. By area it is the 3920th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.0% of Padiyathalawa DS Division. The centre of Thalapitaoya Left is about 163 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.3991° N, 81.2541° E. Local names: තලාපිටඔය වම.

Source: Survey Department of Sri Lanka via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Thalapitaoya Left

### Nearby, outside Thalapitaoya Left
- Dambana Wedi Gammanaya · attraction, Dambana 16 km
- Maduru Oya National Park · nature reserve, Dambana 18 km
- Senasungala Archaeological Site & Ruins · archaeological site, Aluketiyawa 18 km
- Vadda's Heritage Centre · museum, Galgamuwa 19 km
- Elephant shaped rock · viewpoint, Bogamuyaya 20 km
- Galoya Forest View · viewpoint, Galgamuwa 20 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

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

## Know before you go: Thalapitaoya Left
- Time zone UTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Colombo
- Currency Rupee (LKR)
- Country calling code +94
- Languages Sinhala, Tamil, English
- Plug types Type D, G · 230 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports
- Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) · Batticaloa 58 km
- Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) · Mattala 125 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 06:09, sunset around 17:50).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02; OurAirports (public domain).

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.

## Weather in Thalapitaoya Left 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.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Thalapitaoya Left
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Padiyathalawa Divisional Hospital · Padiyathalawa | 1.7 km | Map |
| Bank | Bank of Ceylon Pathiyathalawa · Padiyathalawa | 1.3 km | Map |
| ATM | Peoples Bank ATM · Dehiattakandiya | 38 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Lanka Filling Station Padiyatalawa · Padiyathalawa | 1.3 km | Map |
| Hotel | Gal Oya Lodge · Galgamuwa | 18 km | Map |
| Mall | Bright Fancy & Shoes · Bibila | 27 km | Map |
| School | Padiyathalawa National School · Padiyathalawa | 1.5 km | Map |
| College | Faculty Of Engineering Technology -The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) · Nagala | 26 km | Map |
| Police station | Mahaoya Police Station · Mahaoya | 19 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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

## Other GN divisions in Padiyathalawa DS Division
- Dorakumbura
- Galode
- Hagamwela
- Holike
- Kehelulla
- Kirawana
- Kolamanthalawa
- Komana
- Marangala
- Miriswatta
- Moradeniya
- Padiyathalawa
- Palathuruwella
- Pallegama
- Pulungasmulla
- Saranagama
- Serankada
- Thalapitaoya South
- Unapana

## Quick answers
- Where is Thalapitaoya Left? In Padiyathalawa DS Division, Ampara District, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Thalapitaoya Left? Padiyathalawa, Saranagama and Thalapitaoya South
- What is there to see in Thalapitaoya Left? Dambana Wedi Gammanaya, Maduru Oya National Park, Senasungala Archaeological Site & Ruins, Vadda's Heritage Centre
- What time zone is Thalapitaoya Left in? UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Thalapitaoya Left? Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Thalapitaoya Left? Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Thalapitaoya Left? February to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Thalapitaoya Left? Padiyathalawa Divisional Hospital, about 1.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Thalapitaoya Left? Bank of Ceylon Pathiyathalawa, about 1.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Thalapitaoya Left? Peoples Bank ATM, about 38 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Thalapitaoya Left? Lanka Filling Station Padiyatalawa, about 1.3 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Thalapitaoya Left? LK5206045 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Grama Niladhari division
- Area: 3.83 km²
- P-code: LK5206045
- Divisional Secretariat division: Padiyathalawa DS Division

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/ampara/padiyathalawa/thalapitaoya-left/ · Updated 2026-11-02 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.