# Navodagama GN division, Mahawilachchiya DS Division – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mahawilachchiya/navodagama/ Grama Niladhari division · Mahawilachchiya DS Division # Navodagama Navodagama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Mahawilachchiya DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **22.8 km²**. 3 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 22.8km² - 77 mtypical elevation ## Where is Navodagama? Navodagama lies in [Mahawilachchiya DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mahawilachchiya/), [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: [Ethdathkalla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mahawilachchiya/ethdathkalla/), [Helambawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mahawilachchiya/helambawewa/), [Kiralpetiyawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mahawilachchiya/kiralpetiyawa/), [Maha Ehetuwewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/maha-ehetuwewa/), [Oyamaduwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mahawilachchiya/oyamaduwa/), [Pemaduwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mahawilachchiya/pemaduwa/), [Randoowa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mahawilachchiya/randoowa/) and [Thuppitiyawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mahawilachchiya/thuppitiyawa/). By area it is the 387th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 3.7% of [Mahawilachchiya DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mahawilachchiya/). The centre of Navodagama is about 175 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.4644° N, 80.2394° E. Local names: නවෝදාගම . 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 Navodagama ### Nearby, outside Navodagama - Kuda Vilachchiya Wewa and its Ruins · ruins, Kuda Vilachchiya9.7 km - Thanthirimale Archaeological Reserve · archaeological site, Thanthirimale12 km - Galbendi Neeravia Archaeological Ruins · ruins, Ittikulama17 km - Tammannawala Archaeological Ruins · ruins, Kukulkatuwa18 km - Weeransole Ruins · ruins, Kukulkatuwa18 km - Kimbulaketugala · ruins, Kukulkatuwa19 km - Wijayarama Archaeological Site · ruins, Ashokaramaya19 km - Kiribath Wahera · attraction, Ashokaramaya19 km - Dighapashana cave · archaeological site, Pethispura19 km - Moonstone II · monument, Pethispura20 km - Rathna Prasada · monument, Pethispura20 km - Sandakada pahana (Moonstone) · monument, Pethispura20 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: Navodagama - 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) · Trincomalee104 km - Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo148 km ### Nearest railway station Parasangaswewa Railway Station (Parasangaswewa), about 21 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:50) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:15, sunset around 17:53). 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 Navodagama Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Navodagama. Settlements here lie between about 68 m and 82 m above sea level (median 77 m). - Katukaliyawa - Nawodagama - Wanniya Helembewa 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 Navodagama Named natural and historic features inside Navodagama, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 4 reservoirs and tanks. - Helembewa Wewa - Kuda Nika Wewa - Maha Helambe Wewa - Nawakkulama Wewa ### Forests and nature 2 forests. - Bandaragama - Siyambalewa 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 Navodagama 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 Navodagama Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Maha Wilachchiya Divisional Hospital · Pemaduwa 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.49426&mlon=80.18664#map=17/8.49426/80.18664) Bank Co-operative Rural Bank · Parasangaswewa 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.44883&mlon=80.43129#map=17/8.44883/80.43129) ATM Boc smart · Shuddha Nagaraya 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35136&mlon=80.39834#map=17/8.35136/80.39834) Petrol pump Sinharagma Fuel Station · Ralapanawagama 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.28279&mlon=80.25785#map=17/8.28279/80.25785) Hotel Rest House · Thanthirimale 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.57143&mlon=80.25267#map=17/8.57143/80.25267) Mall dayani trade center · Step 1 Part 2 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33356&mlon=80.41031#map=17/8.33356/80.41031) School Dharmapala Vidyalaya · Sandamaleliya 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.51042&mlon=80.24664#map=17/8.51042/80.24664) College PTE LABS · Ittikulama 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.48586&mlon=80.07701#map=17/8.48586/80.07701) Police station Ticket check · Pethispura 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.37075&mlon=80.39185#map=17/8.37075/80.39185) 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 Mahawilachchiya DS Division - Dematamalgama - Dunumadalawa - Ethdathkalla - Helambawewa - Kiralpetiyawa - Kuda Vilachchiya - Mahavillachchiya - Mannaram Junction - Nelumvila - Oyamaduwa - Palugaswewa - Pemaduwa - Randoowa - Sandamaleliya - Thanthirimale - Thuppitiyawa ## Quick answers - Where is Navodagama?In Mahawilachchiya DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Navodagama?Ethdathkalla, Helambawewa, Kiralpetiyawa, Maha Ehetuwewa, Oyamaduwa, Pemaduwa, Randoowa and Thuppitiyawa - What is there to see in Navodagama?Kuda Vilachchiya Wewa and its Ruins, Thanthirimale Archaeological Reserve, Galbendi Neeravia Archaeological Ruins, Tammannawala Archaeological Ruins - What time zone is Navodagama in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Navodagama?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Navodagama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Navodagama?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Navodagama?Settlements lie between 68 m and 82 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Navodagama?4 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Navodagama?January to March, June and September - Where is the nearest hospital to Navodagama?Maha Wilachchiya Divisional Hospital, about 6.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Navodagama?Co-operative Rural Bank, about 21 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Navodagama?Boc smart, about 22 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Navodagama?Sinharagma Fuel Station, about 20 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Navodagama?LK7112070 (OCHA common operational dataset)