# Pothana GN division, Mihinthale DS Division – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mihinthale/pothana/ Grama Niladhari division · Mihinthale DS Division # Pothana Pothana is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Mihinthale DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **23.5 km²**. 8 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 23.5km² - 105 mtypical elevation ## Where is Pothana? Pothana lies in [Mihinthale DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mihinthale/), [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 9 other GN divisions: [Bogahayaya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mihinthale/bogahayaya/), [Ihalagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mihinthale/ihalagama/), [Kudagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/kudagama/), [Mahakanadarawa L.B. Track 01](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mihinthale/mahakanadarawa-l-b-track-01/), [Mahakanadarawa R. B. Track 01](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/mahakanadarawa-r-b-track-01/), [Maradankalla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mihinthale/maradankalla/), [Rotawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/rotawewa/), [Seeppukulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mihinthale/seeppukulama/) and [Thammennawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mihinthale/thammennawa/). By area it is the 375th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 10.2% of [Mihinthale DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mihinthale/). The centre of Pothana is about 178 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.3758° N, 80.5630° E. Local names: පොතාන . 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 Pothana ### Nearby, outside Pothana - Mahakanadarawa Stone Bridge · ruins, Mahakanadarawa R. B. Track 014.2 km - Mahinda cave · attraction, Mihinthale5.4 km - Mihintale Sacred City · archaeological site, Mihinthale5.7 km - Mihinthalaya Acheaological site · archaeological site, Mihinthale5.7 km - The Alms hall · ruins, Mihinthale5.9 km - The Relic House · ruins, Mihinthale5.9 km - Archaeological Museum Mihintale · museum, Mihinthale5.9 km - Assembly Hall · ruins, Mihinthale5.9 km - Sinha Pokuna · ruins, Mihinthale6.0 km - Image house · ruins, Mihinthale6.0 km - Mihinthale Ancient Hospital Complex · ruins, Mihinthale6.1 km - Ataseta Cave · cave, Mihinthale6.1 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: Pothana - 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) · Trincomalee70 km - Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) · Batticaloa144 km ### Nearest railway station Mihintale (Mihinthale), about 7.0 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 06:13, 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 Pothana Open gazetteers list **8 villages, towns and localities** in Pothana. Settlements here lie between about 99 m and 117 m above sea level (median 105 m). - Ihala Potana - Kanadarawa - Kottamankulama - Kurunjankulama - Pahala Karambankulama - Pahala Potana - Palugaswewa - Siyambalagaswewa 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 Pothana Named natural and historic features inside Pothana, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 5 reservoirs and tanks; 1 river or stream. - Alut Wewa - Kumbuk Wewa - Mahakanadara Wewa - Palugas Wewa - Potne Oya - Ratmalwette Wewa ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Kottakanda · 121 m ### Forests and nature 2 forests. - Ihalawewa - Karuwalagaswewa 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 Pothana 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 Pothana Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Divisional Hospital Thammennawa · Seeppukulama 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.38686&mlon=80.60397#map=17/8.38686/80.60397) Bank People’s bank · Mihinthale 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35913&mlon=80.51144#map=17/8.35913/80.51144) ATM BOC · Step 1 Part 2 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33383&mlon=80.41446#map=17/8.33383/80.41446) Petrol pump Mihintale Fuel Station · Mihinthale 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35241&mlon=80.51053#map=17/8.35241/80.51053) Hotel Dayana (Diana) Hotel · Namalwewa 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.36187&mlon=80.52044#map=17/8.36187/80.52044) Mall dayani trade center · Step 1 Part 2 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33356&mlon=80.41031#map=17/8.33356/80.41031) School Mihintale Maha Vidyalaya · Mihinthale 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35716&mlon=80.50779#map=17/8.35716/80.50779) College Faculty Of Applied Sciences - Rajarata University Of Sri Lanka · Mihinthale 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35901&mlon=80.51358#map=17/8.35901/80.51358) Police station Mihinthale police station · Mihinthale 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.36014&mlon=80.51185#map=17/8.36014/80.51185) 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 Mihinthale DS Division - Bogahayaya - Doramadalawa - Henewatta - Ihalagama - Kahapathvilagama - Kannattiya - Kasamaduwa - Kattaduwagama - Katukeliyawa - Kunchikulama - Kurundankulama - Mahakanadarawa L.B. Track 01 - Mahakanadarawa L.B. Track 02 - Mahakanadarawa L.B. Track 03 - Maradankalla - Maradankulama - Mihinthale - Namalwewa - Nuwarawewa - Ruwangama - Seeppukulama - Thammennawa - Ukkulankulama - Wellaragama ## Quick answers - Where is Pothana?In Mihinthale DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Pothana?Bogahayaya, Ihalagama, Kudagama, Mahakanadarawa L.B. Track 01, Mahakanadarawa R. B. Track 01, Maradankalla, Rotawewa, Seeppukulama and Thammennawa - What is there to see in Pothana?Mahakanadarawa Stone Bridge, Mahinda cave, Mihintale Sacred City, Mihinthalaya Acheaological site - What time zone is Pothana in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Pothana?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Pothana?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Pothana?8 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Pothana?Settlements lie between 99 m and 117 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Pothana?5 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Pothana?Kottakanda (121 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Pothana?January to March, June and September - Where is the nearest hospital to Pothana?Divisional Hospital Thammennawa , about 4.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Pothana?People’s bank, about 6.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Pothana?BOC, about 17 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pothana?Mihintale Fuel Station, about 6.3 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Pothana?LK7130080 (OCHA common operational dataset)