# Shuddha Nagaraya GN division – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/shuddha-nagaraya/ Grama Niladhari division · Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division # Shuddha Nagaraya Shuddha Nagaraya is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **2.07 km²**. Open map data shows 6 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 2.1km² - 6mapped services ## Where is Shuddha Nagaraya? Shuddha Nagaraya 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: [Abhayawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/abhayawewa/), [Bandara Puliyankulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/bandara-puliyankulama/), [Nuwara Wewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/nuwara-wewa/), [Pethispura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/pethispura/), [Step1 Part 1](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/step1-part-1/), [Thisawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/thisawewa/) and [Wessagiriya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/wessagiriya/). By area it is the 6779th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 0.5% of [Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/). The centre of Shuddha Nagaraya is about 169 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.3495° N, 80.4018° E. Local names: ශුද්ධ නගරය . 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 Shuddha Nagaraya OpenStreetMap lists 7 named sights in Shuddha Nagaraya: 3 museums; 2 archaeological sites; 1 ruins; 1 attraction. - Archaelogical Museum · museum - Folk Museum · museum - Muzeum Jetavana · museum - Patimaghara · archaeological site - Sacred City of Anuradhapura · archaeological site - Ruwanweli Maha Seya · attraction - Mayura Parivena · ruins ### Nearby, outside Shuddha Nagaraya - Dalada Maligawa · memorial, Pethispura0.8 km - Entrance of the Royal Palace · ruins, Pethispura0.9 km - Palace of Vijayaba · ruins, Pethispura1.0 km - Mahapali Alms-Hall · ruins, Pethispura1.1 km - Citadel · monument, Pethispura1.1 km - Walisingha Harishchandra · monument, Step1 Part 11.5 km - Sarananda Pirivena Buddha statue · monument, Wessagiriya1.7 km - Octagonal ruin · attraction, Thisawewa1.7 km - Ranmasu Uyana · nature reserve, Thisawewa1.8 km - Royal park (baths) · monument, Thisawewa1.8 km - Ranmasu Uyana - Star Gate · monument, Thisawewa1.9 km - Abhayagiriya Museum · viewpoint, Pethispura2.0 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: Shuddha Nagaraya - 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) · Colombo142 km ### Nearest railway station Anuradhapura Railway Station (Nuwara Wewa), about 1.1 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. ## Landscape and landmarks of Shuddha Nagaraya Named natural and historic features inside Shuddha Nagaraya, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### History 1 ruin. - Abhayagiriya 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 Shuddha Nagaraya 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 Shuddha Nagaraya Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Army Base Hospital Anuradhapura · Step1 Part 1 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33754&mlon=80.40704#map=17/8.33754/80.40704) Bank Nation Trust · Step1 Part 1 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.34096&mlon=80.41132#map=17/8.34096/80.41132) ATM Boc smart · Shuddha Nagaraya 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35136&mlon=80.39834#map=17/8.35136/80.39834) Petrol pump Ceypetco · Step 2 Part 2 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33052&mlon=80.40214#map=17/8.33052/80.40214) Hotel CCF Circuit Bungalow Anuradhapura · Shuddha Nagaraya 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35317&mlon=80.39920#map=17/8.35317/80.39920) Mall dayani trade center · Step 1 Part 2 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33356&mlon=80.41031#map=17/8.33356/80.41031) School Mahabodhi Maha Vidyalaya · Pethispura 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35693&mlon=80.39863#map=17/8.35693/80.39863) College Bhikshu University · Shuddha Nagaraya 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.34754&mlon=80.40058#map=17/8.34754/80.40058) Police station Udamaluwa Police Station · Wessagiriya 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.34335&mlon=80.39961#map=17/8.34335/80.39961) 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 Shuddha Nagaraya Places mapped inside Shuddha Nagaraya in open map data, by type. - ATMs1 - Hotels4 - Colleges and universities1 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 - 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 - Thannayamkulama - Theppankulama - Thisawewa - Ulukkulama - Vihara Kallanchiya - Vihara Palugama - Wessagiriya ## Quick answers - Where is Shuddha Nagaraya?In Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Shuddha Nagaraya?Abhayawewa, Bandara Puliyankulama, Nuwara Wewa, Pethispura, Step1 Part 1, Thisawewa and Wessagiriya - What is there to see in Shuddha Nagaraya?Archaelogical Museum, Folk Museum, Mayura Parivena, Muzeum Jetavana - What time zone is Shuddha Nagaraya in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Shuddha Nagaraya?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Shuddha Nagaraya?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - What is the best time to visit Shuddha Nagaraya?January to March, June and September - Where is the nearest hospital to Shuddha Nagaraya?Army Base Hospital Anuradhapura, about 1.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Shuddha Nagaraya?Nation Trust, about 1.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Shuddha Nagaraya?Boc smart, about 0.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Shuddha Nagaraya?Ceypetco, about 2.1 km from the centre - How many ATMs are in Shuddha Nagaraya?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Shuddha Nagaraya?LK7115165 (OCHA common operational dataset)