# Halmillawetiya GN division, Kebithigollewa DS Division > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/kebithigollewa/halmillawetiya/ Grama Niladhari division · Kebithigollewa DS Division # Halmillawetiya Halmillawetiya is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Kebithigollewa DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **83.7 km²**. 6 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 83.7km² - 83 mtypical elevation ## Where is Halmillawetiya? Halmillawetiya lies in [Kebithigollewa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/kebithigollewa/), [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 8 other GN divisions: [Ethalvidda Wewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/kebithigollewa/ethalvidda-wewa/), [Galawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/kebithigollewa/galawewa/), [Ihala Usgollewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/kebithigollewa/ihala-usgollewa/), [Kanugahawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/kebithigollewa/kanugahawewa/), [Kebithigollewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/kebithigollewa/kebithigollewa/), [Kunchuttuwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/kebithigollewa/kunchuttuwa/), [Pirappanmaduwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/vavuniya/vavuniya-south/pirappanmaduwa/) and [Thammennawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/kebithigollewa/thammennawa/). By area it is the 62nd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 13.6% of [Kebithigollewa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/kebithigollewa/). The centre of Halmillawetiya is about 219 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.7235° N, 80.6724° E. Local names: හල්මිල්ලවැටිය . 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 Halmillawetiya ### Nearby, outside Halmillawetiya - Avvaiyar · memorial, Velikulam17 km - Tamil Poet Emperor Kambar · memorial, Rambaikulam19 km - Pannadaravanniyan (Last Tamil King of Vanni Kingdom) · memorial, Vavuniya Town North19 km - Sri La Sri Arumuganavala's Statue · memorial, Vavuniya Town North19 km - Navaliyoor Somasutharap Poet's Statue · memorial, Vavuniya Town19 km - Archeological Museum · museum, Vavuniya Town19 km - St Thaninayagam · memorial, Vavuniya Town19 km - Chevanayagam · memorial, Vavuniya Town19 km - Swami Vevehanathar · memorial, Vavuniya Town20 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: Halmillawetiya - 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) · Trincomalee60 km - Jaffna International Airport (JAF) · Jaffna136 km ### Nearest railway station Vavuniya (Vavuniya Town), about 20 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:13, 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 Halmillawetiya Open gazetteers list **6 villages, towns and localities** in Halmillawetiya. Settlements here lie between about 78 m and 106 m above sea level (median 83 m). - Hammillawetiya - Kuda Hammillewa - Palu Hammulawetiya - Puliyankulama - Vihare Hammillewa - Yakawewa 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 Halmillawetiya Named natural and historic features inside Halmillawetiya, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 17 reservoirs and tanks. - Golopita Wewa - Hammillapotana Wewa - Hettiagama Wewa - Indigas Wewa - Kandagaha Wewa - Kuda Hettiagama Wewa - Kuda Mamilla Potana Wewa - Kudaunagga Wewa - Kudawatta Wewa - Kumbuk Wewa - Mahakadigala Wewa - Mahapatigala Wewa - Nelligollakada Wewa - Siyambalagas Wewa - Talgalla Wewa - Walalubinda Wewa - Yaka Wewa 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 Halmillawetiya 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 Halmillawetiya Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Kebitigollewa Hospital · Kebithigollewa 9.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.64225&mlon=80.66757#map=17/8.64225/80.66757) Bank BOC · Vavuniya Town 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.75577&mlon=80.50099#map=17/8.75577/80.50099) Petrol pump Ceypetco · Kebithigollewa 9.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.64134&mlon=80.66979#map=17/8.64134/80.66979) Hotel Irrigation Department Circuit Bunglow · Bisokotuwa 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.81745&mlon=80.75211#map=17/8.81745/80.75211) Mall Newsiri Trade Center · Kebithigollewa 9.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.64089&mlon=80.67040#map=17/8.64089/80.67040) School Kebitigollewa Central College · Kebithigollewa 9.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.64066&mlon=80.66838#map=17/8.64066/80.66838) College Vocational Training Authority · Kovilkulam 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.73668&mlon=80.51228#map=17/8.73668/80.51228) Police station Kebithigollawa Police Station · Kebithigollewa 9.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.63986&mlon=80.66907#map=17/8.63986/80.66907) 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 Kebithigollewa DS Division - Aiyathigewewa - Bandaraulpatha - Bellankadawala - D 04 Wahalkada - D 05 Wahalkada - D 06 Wahalkada - Ethalvidda Wewa - Galawewa - Gonahathdenawa - Gonumeriyawa - Handagala Kirimetiyawa - Herathhalmillewa - Ihala Usgollewa - Kahatagollewa - Kanugahawewa - Kebithigollewa - Kiriketuwewa - Kunchuttuwa - Kurulugama - Punchimudagama - Sinhalaetaweerawewa - Thammennawa - Thimbiriwewa - Thittagonewa - Wattewewa ## Quick answers - Where is Halmillawetiya?In Kebithigollewa DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Halmillawetiya?Ethalvidda Wewa, Galawewa, Ihala Usgollewa, Kanugahawewa, Kebithigollewa, Kunchuttuwa, Pirappanmaduwa and Thammennawa - What is there to see in Halmillawetiya?Avvaiyar, Tamil Poet Emperor Kambar, Pannadaravanniyan (Last Tamil King of Vanni Kingdom), Sri La Sri Arumuganavala's Statue - What time zone is Halmillawetiya in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Halmillawetiya?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Halmillawetiya?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Halmillawetiya?6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Halmillawetiya?Settlements lie between 78 m and 106 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Halmillawetiya?17 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Halmillawetiya?January to March, June and September - Where is the nearest hospital to Halmillawetiya?Kebitigollewa Hospital, about 9.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Halmillawetiya?BOC, about 19 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Halmillawetiya?Ceypetco, about 9.1 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Halmillawetiya?LK7106005 (OCHA common operational dataset)