# Town & Gravets DS Division, Trincomalee District > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/ Divisional Secretariat division · Trincomalee District # Town & Gravets DS Division Town & Gravets DS Division is a Divisional Secretariat (DS) division of Sri Lanka in Trincomalee District, Eastern Province. It covers **129.8 km²**. It is divided into 42 GN divisions. 32 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 362 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 130km² - 42GN divisions - 362mapped services ## Where is Town & Gravets DS Division? Town & Gravets DS Division lies in [Trincomalee District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/), [Eastern Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 3 other DS divisions: [Kuchchaweli DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/kuchchaweli/), [Morawewa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/morawewa/) and [Thambalagamuwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/thambalagamuwa/). By area it is the 176th largest of 339 DS divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 4.8% of [Trincomalee District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/). The centre of Town & Gravets DS Division is about 234 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. It is about 6.3 km from Trincomalee, the main town of Trincomalee District. The centre point is at 8.5841° N, 81.1721° E. Local names: ත්‍රිකුණාමල · திருகோணமலை . Source: [Survey Department of Sri Lanka via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-lka). ## GN divisions of Town & Gravets DS Division Grama Niladhari division Area km² Localities Services [Abayapura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/abayapura/) 1.0 1 10 [Andankulam](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/andankulam/) 2.0 1 4 [Anpuvalipuram](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/anpuvalipuram/) 0.8 0 3 [Arasadi](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/arasadi/) 0.2 0 12 [Arunagirinagar](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/arunagirinagar/) 0.2 0 14 [Chinabay](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/chinabay/) 1.8 0 1 [Eluppaikulam](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/eluppaikulam/) 5.4 1 4 [Jinnanagar](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/jinnanagar/) 0.4 0 8 [Kanniya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/kanniya/) 8.0 1 1 [Kappalthurai](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/kappalthurai/) 3.6 1 0 [Kawattikuda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/kawattikuda/) 7.2 4 0 [Kovilady](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/kovilady/) 0.3 1 2 [Linganagar](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/linganagar/) 0.7 1 6 [Manayaveli](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/manayaveli/) 5.1 0 17 [Mankaiyoottu](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/mankaiyoottu/) 5.5 1 1 [Mihindupura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/mihindupura/) 0.4 0 5 [Mudcove](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/mudcove/) 0.4 0 5 [Murugapuri](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/murugapuri/) 0.5 0 18 [Muththunagar](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/muththunagar/) 24 0 0 [Nachchikuda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/nachchikuda/) 5.1 4 1 [Orr's Hill](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/orr-s-hill/) 1.0 0 19 [Palaiyoottu](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/palaiyoottu/) 0.4 0 4 [Pattanatheru](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/pattanatheru/) 0.1 0 5 [Peeliyady](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/peeliyady/) 1.7 0 0 [Peruntheru](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/peruntheru/) 0.2 0 23 [Poompuhar](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/poompuhar/) 0.8 0 2 [Puliyankulam](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/puliyankulam/) 1.6 1 23 [Salli](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/salli/) 2.1 2 5 [Sampalthivu](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/sampalthivu/) 4.5 1 3 [Selvanayahapuram](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/selvanayahapuram/) 0.5 0 0 [Singhapura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/singhapura/) 0.9 0 0 [Sivapuri](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/sivapuri/) 0.5 1 15 [Sonagavadi](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/sonagavadi/) 0.2 0 10 [Sumedhankarapura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/sumedhankarapura/) 7.0 3 1 [Thillainagar](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/thillainagar/) 0.3 0 7 [Thirukkadaloor](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/thirukkadaloor/) 0.4 0 4 [Uppuveli](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/uppuveli/) 1.3 3 102 [Varodayanagar](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/varodayanagar/) 4.4 0 2 [Villundy](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/villundy/) 0.3 0 22 [Wellaimanal](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/wellaimanal/) 4.7 4 2 [Welveri](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/welveri/) 17 0 0 [Wilgama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/town-gravets/wilgama/) 7.0 1 1 Source: [Survey Department of Sri Lanka via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-lka); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). ## Villages and localities in Town & Gravets DS Division Open gazetteers list **32 villages, towns and localities** in Town & Gravets DS Division. The largest with a recorded population: Trincomalee (108,420). Settlements here lie between about 5 m and 46 m above sea level (median 19 m). - 6th Mile Post - Abhayapura - Alles Garden - Andankulam - Challi - China Bay - Chinnanvadi - Clappenburg - Hijra Nager - Illupaikulam - Kanniya - Kanniyar - Karaimalaiyoothu - Kavaddikkuda - Linganagar - Makkiluttu - Mankanai - Neddumnkudah - Niroddumunai - Palaiyuttu - Red Bluff - Sambaltivu - Sempadu - Shraddhapura - China Bay - Sinhapura - Thekkuluthu - Tirukkalkudah - Trincomalee - Uppuveli - Vayiriuttu - Vellaimanal - Veppankuda 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 Town & Gravets DS Division Named natural and historic features inside Town & Gravets DS Division, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 13 reservoirs and tanks; 1 river or stream. - Amman Kulam - Andan Kulam - Chinnak Kulam - Chiruppiddi Kulam - Ilupaik Kulam - Iratai Kulam - Karadimoddai Kulam - Kittiluttu Aru - Kovilaru Kulam - Maraiarin Kulam - Pariarei Kulam - Pokkan Kulam - Tattakkai Kulam - Velveri Kulam ### Coast and islands 12 headlands; 2 islands; 2 bays. - Biggs Point - Clappenburg Island - Clappenburg Point - Coconut Point - Diamond Point - Dutch Point - Elizabeth Point - French Point - Harden Point - Leatham Point - Marble Bay - Pramalai - Rocky Point - Round Point - Sweat Bay - Wemyss Point ### Hills and mountains 9 hills; 1 mountain pass. - Periyakavaradimalai · 60 m - Hoods Tower · 58 m - Chapel Hill · 56 m - Diamond Hill · 46 m - Kaveradimalai · 23 m - Three And Half Mile Hill · 22 m - Pallaoutu · 21 m - Southampton Hill · 16 m - French Pass · 10 m - Arachermudan · 7 m ### Forests and nature 1 forest. - Alesgarden ### History 1 ruin; 1 fort. - Fort Frederick - Nandanar Kovil ### Getting around 1 airport. - Trincomalee Airport 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 Town & Gravets DS Division and the best time to visit Using the climate of Trincomalee District, the warmest month is May (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jan (26 °C). About 1,565 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (327 mm) and the driest Jun (28 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 26 127 Feb 26 93 Mar 28 71 Apr 29 109 May 29 105 Jun 29 28 Jul 29 36 Aug 29 57 Sep 29 80 Oct 28 227 Nov 27 327 Dec 26 304 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Town & Gravets DS Division Places mapped inside Town & Gravets DS Division in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals12 - Banks15 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps7 - Hotels157 - Shopping malls2 - Schools43 - Colleges and universities13 - Cinemas7 - Pharmacies5 - Restaurants94 - Police stations6 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Quick answers - Where is Town & Gravets DS Division?In Trincomalee District, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Town & Gravets DS Division?Kuchchaweli DS Division, Morawewa DS Division and Thambalagamuwa DS Division - How many villages are in Town & Gravets DS Division?32 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Town & Gravets DS Division?Settlements lie between 5 m and 46 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Town & Gravets DS Division?13 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Town & Gravets DS Division?Periyakavaradimalai (60 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Town & Gravets DS Division?February to March - How many hospitals are in Town & Gravets DS Division?12 mapped - How many banks are in Town & Gravets DS Division?15 mapped - How many ATMs are in Town & Gravets DS Division?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Town & Gravets DS Division?7 mapped - What is the P-code of Town & Gravets DS Division?LK5315 (OCHA common operational dataset)