# Bandara Puliyankulama GN division – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/bandara-puliyankulama/

Grama Niladhari division · Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division 

# Bandara Puliyankulama

Bandara Puliyankulama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **2.83 km²**. Open map data shows 6 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 2.8km²
- 6mapped services

## Where is Bandara Puliyankulama?

Bandara Puliyankulama 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 7 other GN divisions: [Jayanthi Gramaya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/jayanthi-gramaya/), [Nuwara Wewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/nuwara-wewa/), [Perimiyankulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/perimiyankulama/), [Pethispura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/pethispura/), [Saliya Mawatha](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/saliya-mawatha/), [Shuddha Nagaraya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/shuddha-nagaraya/) and [Thannayamkulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/thannayamkulama/). By area it is the 5213th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 0.7% of [Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/). The centre of Bandara Puliyankulama is about 171 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.3668° N, 80.4158° E. Local names: බංඩාර පුලියන්කුලම .

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 Bandara Puliyankulama

### Nearby, outside Bandara Puliyankulama

- Ramakele Ruins · ruins, Saliya Mawatha0.9 km
- Twin Pond · archaeological site, Pethispura1.6 km
- Kapara Mulaya · viewpoint, Pethispura1.7 km
- Mahapali Alms-Hall · ruins, Pethispura1.8 km
- Citadel · monument, Pethispura1.8 km
- Entrance of the Royal Palace · ruins, Pethispura2.0 km
- Palace of Vijayaba · ruins, Pethispura2.1 km
- Dalada Maligawa · memorial, Pethispura2.2 km
- Pankuliya Ashokaramaya · attraction, Ashokaramaya2.2 km
- Assembly Hall · archaeological site, Pethispura2.2 km
- Patimaghara · archaeological site, Shuddha Nagaraya2.3 km
- Abhayagiriya Museum · viewpoint, Pethispura2.3 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: Bandara Puliyankulama

- 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) · Trincomalee86 km
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo144 km

### Nearest railway station

Mihintale Junction (Saliya Mawatha), about 0.9 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.

## Weather in Bandara Puliyankulama 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 Bandara Puliyankulama

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Gunawardana Ayurveda Hospital · Step1 Part 1 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.34110&mlon=80.41291#map=17/8.34110/80.41291) 

Bank DFCC Bank - Anuradhapura · Step1 Part 1 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.34094&mlon=80.41145#map=17/8.34094/80.41145) 

ATM Boc smart · Shuddha Nagaraya 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35136&mlon=80.39834#map=17/8.35136/80.39834) 

Petrol pump IOC Filling Station · Saliya Mawatha 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35660&mlon=80.42286#map=17/8.35660/80.42286) 

Hotel Willwin Park · Bandara Puliyankulama 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.36472&mlon=80.41752#map=17/8.36472/80.41752) 

Mall dayani trade center · Step 1 Part 2 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33356&mlon=80.41031#map=17/8.33356/80.41031) 

School Hathareswela Vidyalaya · Saliya Mawatha 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.36683&mlon=80.42134#map=17/8.36683/80.42134) 

College Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University · Bandara Puliyankulama 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.37096&mlon=80.42037#map=17/8.37096/80.42037) 

Police station Ticket check · Pethispura 2.7 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 Bandara Puliyankulama

Places mapped inside Bandara Puliyankulama in open map data, by type.

- Hotels1
- Colleges and universities3
- Restaurants2

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
- Ashokaramaya
- Asirikgama
- 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 Bandara Puliyankulama?In Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Bandara Puliyankulama?Jayanthi Gramaya, Nuwara Wewa, Perimiyankulama, Pethispura, Saliya Mawatha, Shuddha Nagaraya and Thannayamkulama
- What is there to see in Bandara Puliyankulama?Ramakele Ruins, Twin Pond, Kapara Mulaya, Mahapali Alms-Hall
- What time zone is Bandara Puliyankulama in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Bandara Puliyankulama?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Bandara Puliyankulama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Bandara Puliyankulama?January to March, June and September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Bandara Puliyankulama?Gunawardana Ayurveda Hospital, about 2.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Bandara Puliyankulama?DFCC Bank - Anuradhapura, about 2.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Bandara Puliyankulama?Boc smart, about 2.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Bandara Puliyankulama?IOC Filling Station, about 1.4 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Bandara Puliyankulama?LK7115140 (OCHA common operational dataset)