# Paranahalmillewa GN division, Medawachchiya DS Division > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/medawachchiya/paranahalmillewa/ Grama Niladhari division · Medawachchiya DS Division # Paranahalmillewa Paranahalmillewa is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Medawachchiya DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **8.12 km²**. 3 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 8.1km² - 99 mtypical elevation ## Where is Paranahalmillewa? Paranahalmillewa lies in [Medawachchiya DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/medawachchiya/), [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: [Alagalla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/vavuniya/vavuniya-south/alagalla/), [Etaweeragollewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/medawachchiya/etaweeragollewa/), [Kadawath Rambewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/medawachchiya/kadawath-rambewa/), [Lolugaswewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/medawachchiya/lolugaswewa/), [Maha Kumbukgollewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/medawachchiya/maha-kumbukgollewa/), [Prabodhagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/medawachchiya/prabodhagama/) and [Puhudivula](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/medawachchiya/puhudivula/). By area it is the 1585th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.7% of [Medawachchiya DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/medawachchiya/). The centre of Paranahalmillewa is about 204 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.6449° N, 80.5115° E. Local names: පරණ හල්මිල්ලෑව . 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 Paranahalmillewa ### Nearby, outside Paranahalmillewa - Avvaiyar · memorial, Velikulam12 km - Tamil Poet Emperor Kambar · memorial, Rambaikulam12 km - St Thaninayagam · memorial, Vavuniya Town12 km - Chevanayagam · memorial, Vavuniya Town12 km - Swami Vevehanathar · memorial, Vavuniya Town12 km - Navaliyoor Somasutharap Poet's Statue · memorial, Vavuniya Town12 km - Sri La Sri Arumuganavala's Statue · memorial, Vavuniya Town North13 km - Archeological Museum · museum, Vavuniya Town13 km - Pannadaravanniyan (Last Tamil King of Vanni Kingdom) · memorial, Vavuniya Town North13 km - Kavisanan complex · viewpoint, Pattanichchoor Puliyankulam13 km - Jathusana Home · viewpoint, Nelukkulam14 km - UNIT 6 TO UNIT 4 MAIN ROAD · viewpoint, Unit 5 & 6. Pavatkulam18 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: Paranahalmillewa - 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) · Trincomalee75 km - Jaffna International Airport (JAF) · Jaffna136 km ### Nearest railway station Punewa (Poonewa), about 6.4 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:49) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:14, sunset around 17:51). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](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 Paranahalmillewa Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Paranahalmillewa. Settlements here lie between about 93 m and 103 m above sea level (median 99 m). - Dikwewa - Dutuwewa - Timbiriwewa 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 Paranahalmillewa Named natural and historic features inside Paranahalmillewa, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 6 reservoirs and tanks. - Dutu Wewa - Hammilla Kulam - Kudagama Wewa - Nabadawila Wewa - Parana Hammillewa Wewa - Timbiri 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 Paranahalmillewa 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 Paranahalmillewa Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Divisional Hospital - Sithaparapuram · Asikulam 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.67943&mlon=80.52664#map=17/8.67943/80.52664) Bank Periyaulukkulama samurdi bank · Periya Ulukkulama 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.66326&mlon=80.40497#map=17/8.66326/80.40497) ATM Boc smart · Shuddha Nagaraya 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35136&mlon=80.39834#map=17/8.35136/80.39834) Petrol pump Litro Gas Lanka · Prabodhagama 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.67103&mlon=80.47722#map=17/8.67103/80.47722) Hotel Boo Oya Nature Resort · Prabodhagama 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.67316&mlon=80.47838#map=17/8.67316/80.47838) Mall Newsiri Trade Center · Kebithigollewa 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.64089&mlon=80.67040#map=17/8.64089/80.67040) School V/Alagalla Vidyalaya · Alagalla 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.66731&mlon=80.50502#map=17/8.66731/80.50502) College Vocational Training Authority · Kovilkulam 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.73668&mlon=80.51228#map=17/8.73668/80.51228) Police station Sithamparapuram Police Post · Asikulam 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.67881&mlon=80.51976#map=17/8.67881/80.51976) 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 Medawachchiya DS Division - Anekattiya - Angunochchiya - Ekirikanda - Etaweeragollewa - Ethakada - Heerallugama - Helambagaswewa - Isinbessagama - Kadawath Rambewa - Kadawathgama - Kanadara Divulwewa - Karambankulama - Katuwela - Kidagalegama - Kidawarankulama - Kirigalwewa - Kuda Kumbukgollewa - Lindawewa - Lolugaswewa - Maha Kumbukgollewa - Mahadivulwewa - Medawachchiya East - Medawachchiya West - Moragoda - Periyakulama - Poonewa - Prabodhagama - Puhudivula - Puleliya - Railway Town - Sangilikanadarawa - Thammenna Elawaka - Unagaswewa - Viralmurippuwa - Walpola - Yakawewa ## Quick answers - Where is Paranahalmillewa?In Medawachchiya DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Paranahalmillewa?Alagalla, Etaweeragollewa, Kadawath Rambewa, Lolugaswewa, Maha Kumbukgollewa, Prabodhagama and Puhudivula - What is there to see in Paranahalmillewa?Avvaiyar, Tamil Poet Emperor Kambar, St Thaninayagam, Chevanayagam - What time zone is Paranahalmillewa in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Paranahalmillewa?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Paranahalmillewa?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Paranahalmillewa?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Paranahalmillewa?Settlements lie between 93 m and 103 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Paranahalmillewa?6 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Paranahalmillewa?January to March, June and September - Where is the nearest hospital to Paranahalmillewa?Divisional Hospital - Sithaparapuram, about 4.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Paranahalmillewa?Periyaulukkulama samurdi bank, about 12 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Paranahalmillewa?Boc smart, about 35 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Paranahalmillewa?Litro Gas Lanka, about 4.8 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Paranahalmillewa?LK7109010 (OCHA common operational dataset)