# Katupathwewa GN division, Nochchiyagama DS Division – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/katupathwewa/ Grama Niladhari division · Nochchiyagama DS Division # Katupathwewa Katupathwewa is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Nochchiyagama DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **80.6 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 80.6km² - 2mapped services - 52 mtypical elevation ## Where is Katupathwewa? Katupathwewa lies in [Nochchiyagama DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/), [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: [Horuvila](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/horuvila/), [Hunuvilagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/hunuvilagama/), [Moonamalgaswewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/puttalam/karuwalagaswewa/moonamalgaswewa/), [Pahala Maragahawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/pahala-maragahawewa/), [Pahala Puliyankulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/puttalam/karuwalagaswewa/pahala-puliyankulama/), [Ralmaduwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/puttalam/vanathavilluwa/ralmaduwa/), [Saliyawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/puttalam/karuwalagaswewa/saliyawewa/), [Track 13,18](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rajanganaya/track-13-18/) and [Track 16,17](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rajanganaya/track-16-17/). By area it is the 66th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 9.6% of [Nochchiyagama DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/). The centre of Katupathwewa is about 148 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.2527° N, 80.0646° E. Local names: කටුපත්වැව . 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 Katupathwewa OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Katupathwewa: 2 ruins. - Nai Pena Guhawa Archaeological Ruins · ruins - Thimbiripokuna Palamgala · ruins ### Nearby, outside Katupathwewa - Thonigala Ruins · ruins, Moonamalgaswewa6.8 km - Veheragala Ruins · ruins, Hunuvilagama7.3 km - Mahaandaragollewa Wewa Archaeological Ruins · ruins, Hunuvilagama9.7 km - Hunuvilagama Ruins · ruins, Hunuvilagama10 km - Lake Viewpoint · viewpoint, Horuvila11 km - Monastic Ruins · ruins, Hunuvilagama11 km - Weeransole Ruins · ruins, Kukulkatuwa12 km - Stone Pillar Manufature Site · ruins, Hunuvilagama12 km - Kimbulaketugala · ruins, Kukulkatuwa13 km - Tammannawala Archaeological Ruins · ruins, Kukulkatuwa13 km - Veli Vehera Archaeological Site · ruins, Ralmaduwa19 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: Katupathwewa - 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 - Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo121 km - China Bay Airport (TRR) · Trincomalee127 km ### Nearest railway station Periyanagavillu (Mangala Pura), about 22 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:51) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:15, sunset around 17:54). 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 Katupathwewa Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Katupathwewa. - Katupatwewa - Panwewa 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 Katupathwewa Named natural and historic features inside Katupathwewa, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 22 reservoirs and tanks; 3 rivers and streams. - Acharigama Wewa - Cottu Wewa - Damane Wewa - Dangaha Wewa - Dewelawa Wewa - Diwul Wewa - Galayayo Wewa - Gallibba Wewa - Heenuk Wewa - Helamba Wewa - Ittawa Wewa - Kabaragoya Wewa - Kallatambanawa Wewa - Katupath Wewa - Kirimetiyawa Wewa - Kokpetiyawa Wewa - Palugahadatche Wewa - Palukanda Wewa - Pan Wewa - Panankanniya Ela - Panikai Wewa - Panikam Kulam Ela - Telbapu Wewa - Telbepu Ela …and 1 more. ### Forests and nature 3 forests. - Diwulwewa - Habetiheenagalawala Kema - Ittawawewa 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 Katupathwewa 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 Katupathwewa Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Samanala Hospital · Nochchiyagama 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.26457&mlon=80.21010#map=17/8.26457/80.21010) Bank Bank of Ceylon Saliyawewa · Saliyawewa 7.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.19729&mlon=80.09630#map=17/8.19729/80.09630) ATM Boc · Saliyawewa 7.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.19733&mlon=80.09632#map=17/8.19733/80.09632) Petrol pump Ceypetco - Saliyawewa Fuel Station · Saliyawewa 7.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.19401&mlon=80.09416#map=17/8.19401/80.09416) Hotel Wilpattu Mookalan Resort · Katupathwewa 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.24406&mlon=80.06388#map=17/8.24406/80.06388) Mall Bandara Stores · Miyellewa 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.00517&mlon=80.10547#map=17/8.00517/80.10547) School NCP/A/A/NO/Katupathawewa Vidyalaya · Katupathwewa 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.24942&mlon=80.10473#map=17/8.24942/80.10473) College Non Commisioned Officers Training School · Saliyawewa 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.20048&mlon=80.09651#map=17/8.20048/80.09651) Police station Police Station - Saliyawewa · Ranawarapitiya 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.19140&mlon=80.09159#map=17/8.19140/80.09159) 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. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Katupathwewa Places mapped inside Katupathwewa in open map data, by type. - Hotels1 - Schools1 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Other GN divisions in Nochchiyagama DS Division - Adampane - Ambagahawewa - Amunukole - Andarawewa - Bogahawewa - Dombawalagama - Dunudambuwewa - Dunupothagama - Ehetuwagama - Galadivulwewa - Halmillakulama - Horuvila - Hunuvilagama - Ittikulama - Jayagama - Kukulkatuwa - Kusumpura - Lindawewa - Mahalindawewa - Mihiripura - Mudithagama - Navakkulama - Nelawagama - Nochchiyagama - Ottappuwa - Pahala Halmillewa - Pahala Kedithokkuwa - Pahala Maragahawewa - Pahamunegama - Ralapanawa Colony - Ralapanawagama - Rankethgama - Ranorawa - Thalgaswewa - Thimbiriwewa ## Quick answers - Where is Katupathwewa?In Nochchiyagama DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Katupathwewa?Horuvila, Hunuvilagama, Moonamalgaswewa, Pahala Maragahawewa, Pahala Puliyankulama, Ralmaduwa, Saliyawewa, Track 13,18 and Track 16,17 - What is there to see in Katupathwewa?Nai Pena Guhawa Archaeological Ruins, Thimbiripokuna Palamgala - What time zone is Katupathwewa in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Katupathwewa?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Katupathwewa?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Katupathwewa?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Katupathwewa?22 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Katupathwewa?January to March, June and September - Where is the nearest hospital to Katupathwewa?Samanala Hospital, about 16 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Katupathwewa?Bank of Ceylon Saliyawewa, about 7.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Katupathwewa?Boc, about 7.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Katupathwewa?Ceypetco - Saliyawewa Fuel Station, about 7.3 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Katupathwewa?LK7139105 (OCHA common operational dataset)