# Pahamunegama GN division, Nochchiyagama DS Division – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/pahamunegama/ Grama Niladhari division · Nochchiyagama DS Division # Pahamunegama Pahamunegama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Nochchiyagama DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **9.87 km²**. 5 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 9.9km² - 106 mtypical elevation ## Where is Pahamunegama? Pahamunegama 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: [Andarawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/andarawewa/), [Daladapura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thalawa/daladapura/), [Dombawalagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/dombawalagama/), [Dunupothagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/dunupothagama/), [Galadivulwewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/galadivulwewa/), [Kumbukgahawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thalawa/kumbukgahawewa/), [Navakkulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/navakkulama/), [Nawa Hanguranketha](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thalawa/nawa-hanguranketha/) and [Ralapanawa Colony](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/ralapanawa-colony/). By area it is the 1237th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.2% of [Nochchiyagama DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/). The centre of Pahamunegama is about 153 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.2422° N, 80.2702° E. Local names: පහමුනේගම . 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 Pahamunegama ### Nearby, outside Pahamunegama - Lake Viewpoint · viewpoint, Horuvila13 km - Hunuvilagama Ruins · ruins, Hunuvilagama15 km - Rock cave with stone doorway · attraction, Wessagiriya16 km - Vessagiriya · archaeological site, Wessagiriya16 km - Bodhigharaya · ruins, Wessagiriya16 km - Veheragala Ruins · ruins, Hunuvilagama16 km - Archaeological museum · museum, Isurumuniya17 km - Isurumuniya Museum · museum, Isurumuniya17 km - Ranmasu Uyana - Star Gate · monument, Thisawewa17 km - Royal park (baths) · monument, Thisawewa17 km - Ranmasu Uyana · nature reserve, Thisawewa17 km - Octagonal ruin · attraction, Thisawewa17 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: Pahamunegama - 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) · Trincomalee106 km - Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo125 km ### Nearest railway station Talawa (Ihala Thalawa), about 8.7 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:50) 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 Pahamunegama Open gazetteers list **5 villages, towns and localities** in Pahamunegama. Settlements here lie between about 99 m and 114 m above sea level (median 106 m). - Halambewa - Hanguranketayaya - Lasiripura - Mahawelitenna - Pahamunegama 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 Pahamunegama Named natural and historic features inside Pahamunegama, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 3 reservoirs and tanks; 1 river or stream. - Joya Ganga - Milagaha Wewa - Nelliyagaha Wewa - Wambatuwagama 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 Pahamunegama 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 Pahamunegama Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Samanala Hospital · Nochchiyagama 7.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.26457&mlon=80.21010#map=17/8.26457/80.21010) Bank Hatton National Bank · Nochchiyagama 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.26386&mlon=80.21154#map=17/8.26386/80.21154) ATM Hnb · Step 2 Part 2 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.32167&mlon=80.40153#map=17/8.32167/80.40153) Petrol pump Samanala Filling Station · Ralapanawagama 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.28250&mlon=80.25730#map=17/8.28250/80.25730) Hotel Forest Rock Garden Resort · Andarawewa 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.27869&mlon=80.26983#map=17/8.27869/80.26983) Mall Alankulama Family Super · Step 2 Part 2 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.32013&mlon=80.39968#map=17/8.32013/80.39968) School Mudunegama Maha Viduhala · Kongollewa 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.22548&mlon=80.32472#map=17/8.22548/80.32472) College Lake International School & Higher Educational Institute - Thambuththegama · Nallachchiya 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.15677&mlon=80.30513#map=17/8.15677/80.30513) Police station Nochhiyagama Police Station · Nochchiyagama 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.26513&mlon=80.21203#map=17/8.26513/80.21203) 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 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 Halmillewa - Pahala Kedithokkuwa - Pahala Maragahawewa - Ralapanawa Colony - Ralapanawagama - Rankethgama - Ranorawa - Thalgaswewa - Thimbiriwewa ## Quick answers - Where is Pahamunegama?In Nochchiyagama DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Pahamunegama?Andarawewa, Daladapura, Dombawalagama, Dunupothagama, Galadivulwewa, Kumbukgahawewa, Navakkulama, Nawa Hanguranketha and Ralapanawa Colony - What is there to see in Pahamunegama?Lake Viewpoint, Hunuvilagama Ruins, Rock cave with stone doorway, Vessagiriya - What time zone is Pahamunegama in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Pahamunegama?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Pahamunegama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Pahamunegama?5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Pahamunegama?Settlements lie between 99 m and 114 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Pahamunegama?3 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Pahamunegama?January to March, June and September - Where is the nearest hospital to Pahamunegama?Samanala Hospital, about 7.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Pahamunegama?Hatton National Bank, about 6.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Pahamunegama?Hnb, about 17 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pahamunegama?Samanala Filling Station, about 4.7 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Pahamunegama?LK7139140 (OCHA common operational dataset)