# Thannayamkulama GN division – Villages, Map & Nearest Services > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/thannayamkulama/ Grama Niladhari division · Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division # Thannayamkulama Thannayamkulama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **3.55 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 3.5km² - 3mapped services - 92 mtypical elevation ## Where is Thannayamkulama? Thannayamkulama 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 6 other GN divisions: [Bandara Puliyankulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/bandara-puliyankulama/), [Henewatta](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mihinthale/henewatta/), [Jayanthi Gramaya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/jayanthi-gramaya/), [Kunchikulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mihinthale/kunchikulama/), [Saliya Mawatha](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/saliya-mawatha/) and [Theppankulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/theppankulama/). By area it is the 4222nd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 0.9% of [Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/). The centre of Thannayamkulama is about 172 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.3723° N, 80.4360° E. Local names: තන්නායන්කුලම . 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 Thannayamkulama ### Nearby, outside Thannayamkulama - Ramakele Ruins · ruins, Saliya Mawatha1.4 km - Pankuliya Ashokaramaya · attraction, Ashokaramaya3.2 km - Twin Pond · archaeological site, Pethispura3.8 km - Kapara Mulaya · viewpoint, Pethispura3.8 km - Mahapali Alms-Hall · ruins, Pethispura4.0 km - Citadel · monument, Pethispura4.1 km - Entrance of the Royal Palace · ruins, Pethispura4.3 km - Palace of Vijayaba · ruins, Pethispura4.4 km - Patimaghara · archaeological site, Shuddha Nagaraya4.4 km - Dalada Maligawa · memorial, Pethispura4.4 km - Ancient Stone Bridge · archaeological site, Ashokaramaya4.4 km - Gal Palama · attraction, Ashokaramaya4.4 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: Thannayamkulama - 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) · Trincomalee84 km - Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo146 km ### Nearest railway station Samagipura (Henewatta), about 1.7 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 17:52). 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 Thannayamkulama Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Thannayamkulama. - Puliyankulama - Sirukkulama 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 Thannayamkulama Named natural and historic features inside Thannayamkulama, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 reservoir or tank. - Puliyankulama 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 Thannayamkulama 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 Thannayamkulama Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Gunawardana Ayurveda Hospital · Step1 Part 1 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.34110&mlon=80.41291#map=17/8.34110/80.41291) Bank Peoples Bank · Step1 Part 1 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33983&mlon=80.41473#map=17/8.33983/80.41473) ATM boc · Step1 Part 1 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.34220&mlon=80.41207#map=17/8.34220/80.41207) Petrol pump Puliyankulama Fuel Station · Thannayamkulama 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.37755&mlon=80.42652#map=17/8.37755/80.42652) Hotel Hotel 4 U Saliya Garden · Saliya Mawatha 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.36492&mlon=80.42977#map=17/8.36492/80.42977) Mall dayani trade center · Step 1 Part 2 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33356&mlon=80.41031#map=17/8.33356/80.41031) School Hathareswela Vidyalaya · Saliya Mawatha 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.36683&mlon=80.42134#map=17/8.36683/80.42134) College Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka · Thannayamkulama 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.37761&mlon=80.42590#map=17/8.37761/80.42590) Police station Ticket check · Pethispura 4.9 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 Thannayamkulama Places mapped inside Thannayamkulama in open map data, by type. - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels1 - 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 - Shuddha Nagaraya - Theppankulama - Thisawewa - Ulukkulama - Vihara Kallanchiya - Vihara Palugama - Wessagiriya ## Quick answers - Where is Thannayamkulama?In Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Thannayamkulama?Bandara Puliyankulama, Henewatta, Jayanthi Gramaya, Kunchikulama, Saliya Mawatha and Theppankulama - What is there to see in Thannayamkulama?Ramakele Ruins, Pankuliya Ashokaramaya, Twin Pond, Kapara Mulaya - What time zone is Thannayamkulama in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Thannayamkulama?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Thannayamkulama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Thannayamkulama?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Thannayamkulama?1 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Thannayamkulama?January to March, June and September - Where is the nearest hospital to Thannayamkulama?Gunawardana Ayurveda Hospital, about 4.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Thannayamkulama?Peoples Bank, about 4.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Thannayamkulama?boc, about 4.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Thannayamkulama?Puliyankulama Fuel Station, about 1.2 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in Thannayamkulama?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Thannayamkulama?LK7115155 (OCHA common operational dataset)