# Kawarakkulama GN division, Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/kawarakkulama/ Grama Niladhari division · Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division # Kawarakkulama Kawarakkulama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **9.34 km²**. 9 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 9.3km² - 1mapped service - 103 mtypical elevation ## Where is Kawarakkulama? Kawarakkulama lies in [Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/), [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: [Galkulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thirappane/galkulama/), [Karuwalagaswewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thirappane/karuwalagaswewa/), [Keerikkulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/keerikkulama/), [Kuda Nelumkulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/kuda-nelumkulama/), [Nachchadoowa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nachchaduwa/nachchadoowa/), [Nelumkanniya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/nelumkanniya/) and [Wellaragama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mihinthale/wellaragama/). By area it is the 1327th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 10.1% of [Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/). The centre of Kawarakkulama is about 166 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. It is about 8.6 km from Anuradhapura, the main town of Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division. The centre point is at 8.2880° N, 80.4871° E. Local names: කවරක්කුලම . 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 Kawarakkulama ### Nearby, outside Kawarakkulama - Anuradhapura · monument, Wannithammennawa6.5 km - Kaludiya Pokuna · archaeological site, Mihinthale6.9 km - View of Anuradhapura · viewpoint, Mihinthale7.2 km - Rajagiri Lena Kanda (Rajagiri Cave Mountain) · viewpoint, Mihinthale7.2 km - Rajagiri Lena site · archaeological site, Ruwangama7.3 km - Image house · ruins, Mihinthale7.5 km - Katu seya · ruins, Mihinthale7.5 km - Sinha Pokuna · ruins, Mihinthale7.6 km - Ataseta Cave · cave, Mihinthale7.6 km - Assembly Hall · ruins, Mihinthale7.7 km - The Relic House · ruins, Mihinthale7.7 km - Mihinthalaya Acheaological site · archaeological site, Mihinthale7.8 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: Kawarakkulama - 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) · Trincomalee81 km - Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo140 km ### Nearest railway station Mihintale (Mihinthale), about 8.0 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 06:13, 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 Kawarakkulama Open gazetteers list **9 villages, towns and localities** in Kawarakkulama. Settlements here lie between about 99 m and 112 m above sea level (median 103 m). - Kawarakkulama - Kirikkulama - Kuda Nelunkulama - Kuda Wannanmaduwa - Kudawewa - Maha Nelunkulama - Maha Wannanmaduwa - Ponimankulama - Tammannewa 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 Kawarakkulama Named natural and historic features inside Kawarakkulama, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Estates 1 estate. - Palugaswewa 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 Kawarakkulama 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 Kawarakkulama Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Mihintale district Hospital · Mihinthale 7.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35475&mlon=80.50981#map=17/8.35475/80.50981) Bank BOC · Mihinthale 8.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35843&mlon=80.51036#map=17/8.35843/80.51036) ATM HNB · Step 1 Part 2 9.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.32498&mlon=80.41423#map=17/8.32498/80.41423) Petrol pump Indika Filling Station · Thammennapura 5.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.29548&mlon=80.43510#map=17/8.29548/80.43510) Hotel Ranweli Resort Anuradhapura · Kawarakkulama 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.29517&mlon=80.48275#map=17/8.29517/80.48275) Mall dayani trade center · Step 1 Part 2 9.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33356&mlon=80.41031#map=17/8.33356/80.41031) School Tammennapura · Thammennapura 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.30460&mlon=80.44249#map=17/8.30460/80.44249) College National Youth Corps Training Center · Mahapaladikulama 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.28445&mlon=80.42638#map=17/8.28445/80.42638) Police station Mihinthale police station · Mihinthale 8.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.36014&mlon=80.51185#map=17/8.36014/80.51185) 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 Kawarakkulama Places mapped inside Kawarakkulama 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 East DS Division - Gnanikulama - Keerikkulama - Kuda Nelumkulama - Mahakalattewa - Mahapaladikulama - Nelumkanniya - Nuwara Wewa - Pothanegama - Step 1 Part 2 - Step 2 Part 1 - Step 2 Part 2 - Step 2 Part 3 - Step 2 Part 4 - Step 3 Part 1 - Step 3 Part 2 - Step 3 Part 3 - Step1 Part 1 - Sucharithagama - Thammennakulama - Thammennapura - Thariyankulama - Wannithammennawa - Wanniyankulama Kotasa 1 - Wanniyankulama Kotasa 2 - Wanniyankulama Kotasa 3 - Wanniyankulama Kotasa 4 - Wanniyankulama Kotasa 5 - Wanniyankulama Kotasa 6 ## Quick answers - Where is Kawarakkulama?In Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Kawarakkulama?Galkulama, Karuwalagaswewa, Keerikkulama, Kuda Nelumkulama, Nachchadoowa, Nelumkanniya and Wellaragama - What is there to see in Kawarakkulama?Anuradhapura, Kaludiya Pokuna, View of Anuradhapura, Rajagiri Lena Kanda (Rajagiri Cave Mountain) - What time zone is Kawarakkulama in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Kawarakkulama?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Kawarakkulama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Kawarakkulama?9 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Kawarakkulama?Settlements lie between 99 m and 112 m - What is the best time to visit Kawarakkulama?January to March, June and September - Where is the nearest hospital to Kawarakkulama?Mihintale district Hospital, about 7.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Kawarakkulama?BOC, about 8.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Kawarakkulama?HNB, about 9.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kawarakkulama?Indika Filling Station, about 5.8 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Kawarakkulama?LK7133110 (OCHA common operational dataset)