# Ashokaramaya GN division – Villages, Map & Nearest Services > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/ashokaramaya/ Grama Niladhari division · Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division # Ashokaramaya Ashokaramaya is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **4.24 km²**. 3 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 4.2km² - 1mapped service - 84 mtypical elevation ## Where is Ashokaramaya? Ashokaramaya lies in [Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/), [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 4 other GN divisions: [Galkadawala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/galkadawala/), [Perimiyankulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/perimiyankulama/), [Poowarsankulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/poowarsankulama/) and [Saliyapura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/saliyapura/). By area it is the 3540th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.1% of [Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/). The centre of Ashokaramaya is about 174 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.4013° N, 80.3973° E. Local names: අශෝකාරාමය . 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 Ashokaramaya OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Ashokaramaya: 3 attractions; 1 ruins; 1 archaeological site. - Ancient Stone Bridge · archaeological site - Gal Palama · attraction - Kiribath Wahera · attraction - Pankuliya Ashokaramaya · attraction - Wijayarama Archaeological Site · ruins ### Nearby, outside Ashokaramaya - Kapara Mulaya · viewpoint, Pethispura3.2 km - Dighapashana cave · archaeological site, Pethispura3.3 km - Sandakada pahana (Moonstone) · monument, Pethispura3.4 km - Twin Pond · archaeological site, Pethispura3.4 km - Rathna Prasada · monument, Pethispura3.5 km - Moonstone II · monument, Pethispura3.5 km - Image house · archaeological site, Pethispura3.6 km - Assembly Hall · archaeological site, Pethispura3.6 km - Refectory · monument, Pethispura3.7 km - Main Refectory · archaeological site, Pethispura3.7 km - Ruins Main Residential Complex · attraction, Pethispura3.8 km - Abhayagiriya Museum · viewpoint, Pethispura3.9 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: Ashokaramaya - 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) · Trincomalee88 km - Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo147 km ### Nearest railway station Saliyapura (Jayanthi Gramaya), about 3.0 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 17:52). 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 Ashokaramaya Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Ashokaramaya. Settlements here lie between about 81 m and 90 m above sea level (median 84 m). - Elapatwewa - Palugaswewa - Vijayarama Dagoba 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 Ashokaramaya Named natural and historic features inside Ashokaramaya, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 reservoir or tank. - Elapat 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 Ashokaramaya 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 Ashokaramaya Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Gunawardana Ayurveda Hospital · Step1 Part 1 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.34110&mlon=80.41291#map=17/8.34110/80.41291) Bank Co-operative Rural Bank · Parasangaswewa 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.44883&mlon=80.43129#map=17/8.44883/80.43129) ATM Boc smart · Shuddha Nagaraya 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35136&mlon=80.39834#map=17/8.35136/80.39834) Petrol pump Puliyankulama Fuel Station · Thannayamkulama 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.37755&mlon=80.42652#map=17/8.37755/80.42652) Hotel Peacock Resort Anuradhapura · Ashokaramaya 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.39205&mlon=80.39760#map=17/8.39205/80.39760) Mall dayani trade center · Step 1 Part 2 7.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33356&mlon=80.41031#map=17/8.33356/80.41031) School NCP/A/A/NC/Galkadawala Vidyalaya · Galkadawala 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.39861&mlon=80.38218#map=17/8.39861/80.38218) College Farm Mechanization Training Centre · Bandara Puliyankulama 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.37331&mlon=80.42097#map=17/8.37331/80.42097) Police station Ticket check · Pethispura 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.37075&mlon=80.39185#map=17/8.37075/80.39185) 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 Ashokaramaya Places mapped inside Ashokaramaya in open map data, by type. - Hotels1 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 Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division - Abhayawewa - Aluthgama - Asirikgama - Bandara Puliyankulama - Devanampiyathissapura - Diganegama - Elayapattuwa - Galkadawala - Galpottegama - Gambirigaswewa - Helambagaswewa - Ilandagahawewa - Isurumuniya - Jayanthi Gramaya - Karambewa - Katukeliyawa - Maha Ehetuwewa - Mahabulankulama - Mahamankadawala - Maningamuwa - Mankadawala - Pahalagama - Pandulagama - Paniyankadawala - Parasangaswewa - Perimiyankulama - Pethispura - Poowarsankulama - Pusiyankulama - Saliya Mawatha - Saliyapura - Shuddha Nagaraya - Thannayamkulama - Theppankulama - Thisawewa - Ulukkulama - Vihara Kallanchiya - Vihara Palugama - Wessagiriya ## Quick answers - Where is Ashokaramaya?In Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Ashokaramaya?Galkadawala, Perimiyankulama, Poowarsankulama and Saliyapura - What is there to see in Ashokaramaya?Ancient Stone Bridge, Gal Palama, Kiribath Wahera, Pankuliya Ashokaramaya - What time zone is Ashokaramaya in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Ashokaramaya?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Ashokaramaya?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Ashokaramaya?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Ashokaramaya?Settlements lie between 81 m and 90 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Ashokaramaya?1 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Ashokaramaya?January to March, June and September - Where is the nearest hospital to Ashokaramaya?Gunawardana Ayurveda Hospital, about 6.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Ashokaramaya?Co-operative Rural Bank, about 6.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Ashokaramaya?Boc smart, about 5.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ashokaramaya?Puliyankulama Fuel Station, about 4.2 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Ashokaramaya?LK7115085 (OCHA common operational dataset)