# Pahala Halmillewa GN division, Nochchiyagama DS Division > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/pahala-halmillewa/ Grama Niladhari division · Nochchiyagama DS Division # Pahala Halmillewa Pahala Halmillewa is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Nochchiyagama DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **8.11 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 8.1km² - 1mapped service - 73 mtypical elevation ## Where is Pahala Halmillewa? Pahala Halmillewa 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 8 other GN divisions: [Amunukole](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/amunukole/), [Dunudambuwewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/dunudambuwewa/), [Gemunupura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rajanganaya/gemunupura/), [Nelawagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/nelawagama/), [Pahala Kedithokkuwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/pahala-kedithokkuwa/), [Thumbullegama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rajanganaya/thumbullegama/), [Track 07](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rajanganaya/track-07/) and [Track 15](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rajanganaya/track-15/). By area it is the 1587th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.0% of [Nochchiyagama DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/). The centre of Pahala Halmillewa is about 147 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.2149° N, 80.1968° E. Local names: පහළ 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 Pahala Halmillewa ### Nearby, outside Pahala Halmillewa - Lake Viewpoint · viewpoint, Horuvila8.4 km - Veheragala Ruins · ruins, Hunuvilagama11 km - Hunuvilagama Ruins · ruins, Hunuvilagama11 km - Nai Pena Guhawa Archaeological Ruins · ruins, Katupathwewa13 km - Thimbiripokuna Palamgala · ruins, Katupathwewa14 km - Weeransole Ruins · ruins, Kukulkatuwa16 km - Tammannawala Archaeological Ruins · ruins, Kukulkatuwa18 km - Thonigala Ruins · ruins, Moonamalgaswewa18 km - Haththikuchchi (Rajanganaya) · ruins, Madige18 km - Haththikuchchi Ruins · attraction, Madige18 km - Rajanganaya Museum · museum, Mailewa18 km - Mahaandaragollewa Wewa Archaeological Ruins · ruins, Hunuvilagama18 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: Pahala Halmillewa - 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) · Trincomalee114 km - Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo120 km ### Nearest railway station Thambuttegama (Nallachchiya), about 14 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 06:14, 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 Pahala Halmillewa Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Pahala Halmillewa. - Bellankalla - Pahala Hammillewa 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 Pahala Halmillewa Named natural and historic features inside Pahala Halmillewa, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 reservoirs and tanks. - Metikewa Wewa - Pahala Hammillewa 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 Pahala Halmillewa 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 Pahala Halmillewa Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Samanala Hospital · Nochchiyagama 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.26457&mlon=80.21010#map=17/8.26457/80.21010) Bank Bank of Ceylon · Nochchiyagama 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.26364&mlon=80.21125#map=17/8.26364/80.21125) ATM Boc · Saliyawewa 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.19733&mlon=80.09632#map=17/8.19733/80.09632) Petrol pump Ceypetco Filling Station · Serasumgala 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.13956&mlon=80.20615#map=17/8.13956/80.20615) Hotel Samanala Hotel & Restaurant · Nochchiyagama 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.25894&mlon=80.20181#map=17/8.25894/80.20181) Mall vilasithaa lk · Kepela 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.07930&mlon=80.31404#map=17/8.07930/80.31404) School Sri Dutugemunu Vidyalaya · Pahala Halmillewa 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.21868&mlon=80.19773#map=17/8.21868/80.19773) College Non Commisioned Officers Training School · Saliyawewa 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.20048&mlon=80.09651#map=17/8.20048/80.09651) Police station Rajanganaya Police Station · Track 11 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.19786&mlon=80.15169#map=17/8.19786/80.15169) 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 Pahala Halmillewa Places mapped inside Pahala Halmillewa in open map data, by type. - 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 - Katupathwewa - Kukulkatuwa - Kusumpura - Lindawewa - Mahalindawewa - Mihiripura - Mudithagama - Navakkulama - Nelawagama - Nochchiyagama - Ottappuwa - Pahala Kedithokkuwa - Pahala Maragahawewa - Pahamunegama - Ralapanawa Colony - Ralapanawagama - Rankethgama - Ranorawa - Thalgaswewa - Thimbiriwewa ## Quick answers - Where is Pahala Halmillewa?In Nochchiyagama DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Pahala Halmillewa?Amunukole, Dunudambuwewa, Gemunupura, Nelawagama, Pahala Kedithokkuwa, Thumbullegama, Track 07 and Track 15 - What is there to see in Pahala Halmillewa?Lake Viewpoint, Veheragala Ruins, Hunuvilagama Ruins, Nai Pena Guhawa Archaeological Ruins - What time zone is Pahala Halmillewa in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Pahala Halmillewa?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Pahala Halmillewa?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Pahala Halmillewa?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Pahala Halmillewa?2 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Pahala Halmillewa?January to March, June and September - Where is the nearest hospital to Pahala Halmillewa?Samanala Hospital, about 5.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Pahala Halmillewa?Bank of Ceylon, about 5.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Pahala Halmillewa?Boc, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pahala Halmillewa?Ceypetco Filling Station, about 8.4 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Pahala Halmillewa?LK7139120 (OCHA common operational dataset)