# Helabodugama GN division, Galnewa DS Division – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/galnewa/helabodugama/

Grama Niladhari division · Galnewa DS Division 

# Helabodugama

Helabodugama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Galnewa DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **5.04 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 5.0km²
- 115 mtypical elevation

## Where is Helabodugama?

Helabodugama lies in [Galnewa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/galnewa/), [Anuradhapura District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/), [North Central Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 7 other GN divisions: [Bulnewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/galnewa/bulnewa/), [Galnewa Town](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/galnewa/galnewa-town/), [Galnewagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/galnewa/galnewagama/), [Kagama 5 Ela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/ipalogama/kagama-5-ela/), [Kattaragama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/galnewa/kattaragama/), [Malbaligala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/galnewa/malbaligala/) and [Usgala Halmillawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/galnewa/usgala-halmillawewa/). By area it is the 2910th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 3.6% of [Galnewa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/galnewa/). The centre of Helabodugama is about 141 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.0483° N, 80.4710° E. Local names: හෙළබොදුගම .

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 Helabodugama

### Nearby, outside Helabodugama

- Jathika Namal Uyana · attraction, Ranawa19 km
- Buddha Statue · monument, Ulpathagama19 km
- Pink quartz Mountain View point · viewpoint, Ulpathagama19 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: Helabodugama

- 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

- China Bay Airport (TRR) · Trincomalee95 km
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo116 km

### Nearest railway station

Kalawewa (Vijithapura), about 7.2 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:50) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:13, sunset around 17:52).

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 Helabodugama

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

- Helabodugama
- Yaddigama

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 Helabodugama

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

### Estates

1 estate.

- Kattaragama

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 Helabodugama and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Anuradhapura District, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (24 °C). About 1,364 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (279 mm) and the driest Jun (24 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to March, June and September**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 89 

Feb 25 69 

Mar 27 68 

Apr 28 118 

May 28 98 

Jun 28 24 

Jul 28 29 

Aug 28 52 

Sep 28 74 

Oct 27 220 

Nov 26 279 

Dec 25 244 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Helabodugama

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Senapura (Kagama) Rural Hospital · Narangallegama 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.09194&mlon=80.47062#map=17/8.09194/80.47062) 

Bank BOC · Galnewa Town 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.03621&mlon=80.47906#map=17/8.03621/80.47906) 

ATM Peoples Bank · Habarana 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.03996&mlon=80.75475#map=17/8.03996/80.75475) 

Petrol pump Lanka Filling Station · Galnewa Town 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.03593&mlon=80.47947#map=17/8.03593/80.47947) 

Hotel Maheshakya hotel · Galnewa Town 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.03598&mlon=80.47951#map=17/8.03598/80.47951) 

Mall BULNEWA MARKET · Bulnewa 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.04397&mlon=80.44528#map=17/8.04397/80.44528) 

School SENAPURA MAHA VIDYALAYA · Mahailuppallama 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.09424&mlon=80.45908#map=17/8.09424/80.45908) 

College Mahailluppallama Sub Campus, University of Peradeniya · Dikwewa Senapura 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.09672&mlon=80.44684#map=17/8.09672/80.44684) 

Police station Aukana Temple Police Post · Walaswewa 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.00954&mlon=80.51384#map=17/8.00954/80.51384) 

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 Galnewa DS Division

- Bulnewa
- Galnewa Town
- Galnewagama
- Hadungama
- Ihala Kalankuttiya
- Kala - Medawachchiya
- Kallanchiya
- Kandegama
- Kandulegama
- Kandulugamuwa
- Karuwalagaswewa
- Kattaragama
- Kumbukwewa
- Lolugaswewa
- Malbaligala
- Midellewa
- Musnawa
- Namalgamuwa
- Negama
- Obadayagama
- Otunupelandigama
- Pahala Kalankuttiya
- Pitiye Yaya
- Siyambalangamuwa South
- Siyambalewa
- Thorane Gama
- Usgala Halmillawewa
- Verunkulama
- Walaswewa

## Quick answers

- Where is Helabodugama?In Galnewa DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Helabodugama?Bulnewa, Galnewa Town, Galnewagama, Kagama 5 Ela, Kattaragama, Malbaligala and Usgala Halmillawewa
- What is there to see in Helabodugama?Jathika Namal Uyana, Buddha Statue, Pink quartz Mountain View point
- What time zone is Helabodugama in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Helabodugama?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Helabodugama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Helabodugama?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Helabodugama?January to March, June and September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Helabodugama?Senapura (Kagama) Rural Hospital, about 4.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Helabodugama?BOC, about 1.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Helabodugama?Peoples Bank, about 31 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Helabodugama?Lanka Filling Station, about 1.7 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Helabodugama?LK7163030 (OCHA common operational dataset)