# Wellaragama GN division, Mihinthale DS Division – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mihinthale/wellaragama/ Grama Niladhari division · Mihinthale DS Division # Wellaragama Wellaragama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Mihinthale DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **11.4 km²**. 3 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 11.4km² - 129 mtypical elevation ## Where is Wellaragama? Wellaragama 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: [Galkulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thirappane/galkulama/), [Karuwalagaswewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thirappane/karuwalagaswewa/), [Kawarakkulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/kawarakkulama/), [Maradankalla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mihinthale/maradankalla/), [Namalwewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mihinthale/namalwewa/), [Nelumkanniya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/nelumkanniya/), [Perimiyankulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thirappane/perimiyankulama/), [Ruwangama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mihinthale/ruwangama/) and [Thariyankulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/thariyankulama/). By area it is the 1018th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 5.0% of [Mihinthale DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mihinthale/). The centre of Wellaragama is about 169 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.3071° N, 80.5073° E. Local names: වෙල්ලාරගම . 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 Wellaragama ### Nearby, outside Wellaragama - Kaludiya Pokuna · archaeological site, Mihinthale4.4 km - View of Anuradhapura · viewpoint, Mihinthale4.5 km - Rajagiri Lena Kanda (Rajagiri Cave Mountain) · viewpoint, Mihinthale4.7 km - Image house · ruins, Mihinthale4.8 km - Rajagiri Lena site · archaeological site, Ruwangama4.9 km - Sinha Pokuna · ruins, Mihinthale5.0 km - Mihinthalaya Acheaological site · archaeological site, Mihinthale5.0 km - Assembly Hall · ruins, Mihinthale5.0 km - Ataseta Cave · cave, Mihinthale5.0 km - Katu seya · ruins, Mihinthale5.0 km - The Relic House · ruins, Mihinthale5.0 km - The Alms hall · ruins, Mihinthale5.1 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: Wellaragama - 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) · Trincomalee79 km - Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo143 km ### Nearest railway station Mihintale (Mihinthale), about 5.8 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 Wellaragama Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Wellaragama. Settlements here lie between about 123 m and 138 m above sea level (median 129 m). - Ihalawewa - Manakkulama - Wellaragama 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 Wellaragama Named natural and historic features inside Wellaragama, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 3 reservoirs and tanks. - Amunubendawa Wewa - Kambuki Wewa - Marasinghagama Wewa ### Estates 3 estates. - Amunubendawewa - Elappankulama - Kalugaragaswewa 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 Wellaragama 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 Wellaragama Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Mihintale district Hospital · Mihinthale 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35475&mlon=80.50981#map=17/8.35475/80.50981) Bank BOC · Mihinthale 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35843&mlon=80.51036#map=17/8.35843/80.51036) ATM HNB · Step 1 Part 2 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.32498&mlon=80.41423#map=17/8.32498/80.41423) Petrol pump Mihintale Fuel Station · Mihinthale 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35241&mlon=80.51053#map=17/8.35241/80.51053) Hotel Ranweli Resort Anuradhapura · Kawarakkulama 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.29517&mlon=80.48275#map=17/8.29517/80.48275) Mall dayani trade center · Step 1 Part 2 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33356&mlon=80.41031#map=17/8.33356/80.41031) School Jayamaga English Medium Pre School · Ruwangama 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35000&mlon=80.50000#map=17/8.35000/80.50000) College Rajarata University of Sri Lanka · Ruwangama 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.34841&mlon=80.49717#map=17/8.34841/80.49717) 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 - Pothana - Ruwangama - Seeppukulama - Thammennawa - Ukkulankulama ## Quick answers - Where is Wellaragama?In Mihinthale DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Wellaragama?Galkulama, Karuwalagaswewa, Kawarakkulama, Maradankalla, Namalwewa, Nelumkanniya, Perimiyankulama, Ruwangama and Thariyankulama - What is there to see in Wellaragama?Kaludiya Pokuna, View of Anuradhapura, Rajagiri Lena Kanda (Rajagiri Cave Mountain), Image house - What time zone is Wellaragama in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Wellaragama?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Wellaragama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Wellaragama?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Wellaragama?Settlements lie between 123 m and 138 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Wellaragama?3 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Wellaragama?January to March, June and September - Where is the nearest hospital to Wellaragama?Mihintale district Hospital, about 5.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Wellaragama?BOC, about 5.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Wellaragama?HNB, about 10 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Wellaragama?Mihintale Fuel Station, about 5.1 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Wellaragama?LK7130125 (OCHA common operational dataset)