# Elayapattuwa GN division – Villages, Map & Nearest Services > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/elayapattuwa/ Grama Niladhari division · Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division # Elayapattuwa Elayapattuwa is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **17.7 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 17.7km² - 1mapped service - 89 mtypical elevation ## Where is Elayapattuwa? Elayapattuwa 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: [Diganegama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/diganegama/), [Galpottegama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/galpottegama/), [Mahamankadawala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/mahamankadawala/) and [Maningamuwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/maningamuwa/). By area it is the 573rd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 4.4% of [Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/). The centre of Elayapattuwa is about 172 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.4137° N, 80.3202° E. Local names: ඇලයාපත්තුව . 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 Elayapattuwa ### Nearby, outside Elayapattuwa - Wijayarama Archaeological Site · ruins, Ashokaramaya8.5 km - Dighapashana cave · archaeological site, Pethispura8.9 km - Kiribath Wahera · attraction, Ashokaramaya9.0 km - Moonstone II · monument, Pethispura9.1 km - Rathna Prasada · monument, Pethispura9.2 km - Sandakada pahana (Moonstone) · monument, Pethispura9.2 km - Cave shelter · archaeological site, Pethispura9.2 km - Image house · archaeological site, Pethispura9.3 km - Main Refectory · archaeological site, Pethispura9.3 km - Ruins Main Residential Complex · attraction, Pethispura9.5 km - Refectory · monument, Pethispura9.5 km - Ancient Stone Bridge · archaeological site, Ashokaramaya9.6 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: Elayapattuwa - 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) · Trincomalee96 km - Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo145 km ### Nearest railway station Saliyapura (Jayanthi Gramaya), about 12 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 Elayapattuwa Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Elayapattuwa. - Elayapattuwa - Niyangama 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 Elayapattuwa Named natural and historic features inside Elayapattuwa, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 5 reservoirs and tanks. - Elayapattuwa Pahala Wewa - Elayapattuwa Wewa - Ihala Madurupitigama Wewa - Pahala Madurupitigama Wewa - Tammanamukalana Wewa ### Forests and nature 1 forest. - Dabalaslyambalawa 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 Elayapattuwa 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 Elayapattuwa Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Army Base Hospital Anuradhapura · Step1 Part 1 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33754&mlon=80.40704#map=17/8.33754/80.40704) Bank Co-operative Rural Bank · Parasangaswewa 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.44883&mlon=80.43129#map=17/8.44883/80.43129) ATM Boc smart · Shuddha Nagaraya 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35136&mlon=80.39834#map=17/8.35136/80.39834) Petrol pump Puliyankulama Fuel Station · Thannayamkulama 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.37755&mlon=80.42652#map=17/8.37755/80.42652) Hotel Family Holiday Resort Anuradhapura · Pusiyankulama 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.36598&mlon=80.36127#map=17/8.36598/80.36127) Mall dayani trade center · Step 1 Part 2 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33356&mlon=80.41031#map=17/8.33356/80.41031) School NCP/A/A/NC/Elayapaththuwa Vidyalaya · Elayapattuwa 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.39530&mlon=80.31444#map=17/8.39530/80.31444) College Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka - Anuradhapura · Thisawewa 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.34374&mlon=80.39233#map=17/8.34374/80.39233) Police station Ticket check · Pethispura 9.2 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 Elayapattuwa Places mapped inside Elayapattuwa 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 Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division - Abhayawewa - Aluthgama - Ashokaramaya - Asirikgama - Bandara Puliyankulama - Devanampiyathissapura - Diganegama - 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 Elayapattuwa?In Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Elayapattuwa?Diganegama, Galpottegama, Mahamankadawala and Maningamuwa - What is there to see in Elayapattuwa?Wijayarama Archaeological Site, Dighapashana cave, Kiribath Wahera, Moonstone II - What time zone is Elayapattuwa in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Elayapattuwa?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Elayapattuwa?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Elayapattuwa?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Elayapattuwa?5 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Elayapattuwa?January to March, June and September - Where is the nearest hospital to Elayapattuwa?Army Base Hospital Anuradhapura, about 13 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Elayapattuwa?Co-operative Rural Bank, about 13 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Elayapattuwa?Boc smart, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Elayapattuwa?Puliyankulama Fuel Station, about 12 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Elayapattuwa?LK7115040 (OCHA common operational dataset)