# Theppankulama GN division – Villages, Map & Nearest Services > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/theppankulama/ Grama Niladhari division · Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division # Theppankulama Theppankulama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **6.56 km²**. 3 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 6.6km² - 1mapped service - 93 mtypical elevation ## Where is Theppankulama? Theppankulama 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 5 other GN divisions: [Doramadalawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mihinthale/doramadalawa/), [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/), [Mankadawala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/mankadawala/) and [Thannayamkulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/thannayamkulama/). By area it is the 2100th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.6% of [Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/). The centre of Theppankulama is about 174 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.3836° N, 80.4451° E. Local names: තෙප්පන්කුලම . 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 Theppankulama ### Nearby, outside Theppankulama - Ramakele Ruins · ruins, Saliya Mawatha2.9 km - Pankuliya Ashokaramaya · attraction, Ashokaramaya3.9 km - Gal Palama · attraction, Ashokaramaya4.6 km - Ancient Stone Bridge · archaeological site, Ashokaramaya4.6 km - Twin Pond · archaeological site, Pethispura5.0 km - Kapara Mulaya · viewpoint, Pethispura5.0 km - Kiribath Wahera · attraction, Ashokaramaya5.2 km - Mahapali Alms-Hall · ruins, Pethispura5.5 km - Citadel · monument, Pethispura5.5 km - Wijayarama Archaeological Site · ruins, Ashokaramaya5.7 km - Assembly Hall · archaeological site, Pethispura5.7 km - Entrance of the Royal Palace · ruins, Pethispura5.8 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: Theppankulama - 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) · Trincomalee83 km - Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo147 km ### Nearest railway station Saliyapura (Jayanthi Gramaya), about 2.6 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 Theppankulama Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Theppankulama. Settlements here lie between about 90 m and 94 m above sea level (median 93 m). - Andiyankulama - Mankadawala - Tannayankulama 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 Theppankulama Named natural and historic features inside Theppankulama, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Forests and nature 1 forest. - Pansalgodella 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 Theppankulama 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 Theppankulama Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Gunawardana Ayurveda Hospital · Step1 Part 1 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.34110&mlon=80.41291#map=17/8.34110/80.41291) Bank Peoples Bank · Step1 Part 1 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33983&mlon=80.41473#map=17/8.33983/80.41473) ATM boc · Step1 Part 1 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.34220&mlon=80.41207#map=17/8.34220/80.41207) Petrol pump Puliyankulama Fuel Station · Thannayamkulama 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.37755&mlon=80.42652#map=17/8.37755/80.42652) Hotel The Kingketerian Heritage Villa · Theppankulama 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.38931&mlon=80.44275#map=17/8.38931/80.44275) Mall dayani trade center · Step 1 Part 2 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33356&mlon=80.41031#map=17/8.33356/80.41031) School Minimuthu pre school · Kunchikulama 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.36753&mlon=80.45466#map=17/8.36753/80.45466) College Faculty of Medicine, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka · Jayanthi Gramaya 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.38915&mlon=80.43546#map=17/8.38915/80.43546) Police station Ticket check · Pethispura 6.0 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 Theppankulama Places mapped inside Theppankulama 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 - 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 - Thannayamkulama - Thisawewa - Ulukkulama - Vihara Kallanchiya - Vihara Palugama - Wessagiriya ## Quick answers - Where is Theppankulama?In Nuwaragam Palatha Central DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Theppankulama?Doramadalawa, Jayanthi Gramaya, Kunchikulama, Mankadawala and Thannayamkulama - What is there to see in Theppankulama?Ramakele Ruins, Pankuliya Ashokaramaya, Gal Palama, Ancient Stone Bridge - What time zone is Theppankulama in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Theppankulama?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Theppankulama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Theppankulama?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Theppankulama?Settlements lie between 90 m and 94 m - What is the best time to visit Theppankulama?January to March, June and September - Where is the nearest hospital to Theppankulama?Gunawardana Ayurveda Hospital, about 5.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Theppankulama?Peoples Bank, about 5.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Theppankulama?boc, about 5.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Theppankulama?Puliyankulama Fuel Station, about 2.2 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Theppankulama?LK7115150 (OCHA common operational dataset)