# Kuda Nelumkulama GN division – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/kuda-nelumkulama/ Grama Niladhari division · Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division # Kuda Nelumkulama Kuda Nelumkulama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **5.33 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 5.3km² - 1mapped service - 102 mtypical elevation ## Where is Kuda Nelumkulama? Kuda Nelumkulama 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 5 other GN divisions: [Kawarakkulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/kawarakkulama/), [Keerikkulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/keerikkulama/), [Mahakalattewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/mahakalattewa/), [Nelumkanniya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/nelumkanniya/) and [Thariyankulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/thariyankulama/). By area it is the 2730th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 5.8% of [Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/). The centre of Kuda Nelumkulama is about 168 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. It is about 5.7 km from Anuradhapura, the main town of Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division. The centre point is at 8.3138° N, 80.4648° E. Local names: මහනෙළුම්කුලම . 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 Kuda Nelumkulama ### Nearby, outside Kuda Nelumkulama - Anuradhapura · monument, Wannithammennawa4.1 km - Nuwara Weva walking tracks · viewpoint, Step 1 Part 25.2 km - Kaludiya Pokuna · archaeological site, Mihinthale6.0 km - Rajagiri Lena site · archaeological site, Ruwangama6.1 km - Rajagiri Lena Kanda (Rajagiri Cave Mountain) · viewpoint, Mihinthale6.1 km - View of Anuradhapura · viewpoint, Mihinthale6.5 km - Katu seya · ruins, Mihinthale6.5 km - Ataseta Cave · cave, Mihinthale6.8 km - Image house · ruins, Mihinthale6.8 km - Sinha Pokuna · ruins, Mihinthale6.8 km - Assembly Hall · ruins, Mihinthale6.9 km - Walisingha Harishchandra · monument, Step1 Part 16.9 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: Kuda Nelumkulama - 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) · Colombo141 km ### Nearest railway station Samagipura (Henewatta), about 5.5 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 Kuda Nelumkulama Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Kuda Nelumkulama. - Kuda Kalattewa - Nelunkulama 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 Kuda Nelumkulama Named natural and historic features inside Kuda Nelumkulama, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Estates 1 estate. - Arunagama 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 Kuda Nelumkulama 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 Kuda Nelumkulama Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Leeds Hospital, Anuradhapura · Step 2 Part 3 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.31976&mlon=80.41629#map=17/8.31976/80.41629) Bank Peoples Bank · Step1 Part 1 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33983&mlon=80.41473#map=17/8.33983/80.41473) ATM HNB · Step 1 Part 2 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.32498&mlon=80.41423#map=17/8.32498/80.41423) Petrol pump Indika Filling Station · Thammennapura 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.29548&mlon=80.43510#map=17/8.29548/80.43510) Hotel Mihith Guest · Kuda Nelumkulama 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.30697&mlon=80.47111#map=17/8.30697/80.47111) Mall dayani trade center · Step 1 Part 2 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33356&mlon=80.41031#map=17/8.33356/80.41031) School Tammennapura · Thammennapura 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.30460&mlon=80.44249#map=17/8.30460/80.44249) College Nenasa Educational Center · Wannithammennawa 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.30839&mlon=80.42199#map=17/8.30839/80.42199) Police station Anuradhapura Police Station · Step 1 Part 2 6.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.32949&mlon=80.40744#map=17/8.32949/80.40744) 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 Kuda Nelumkulama Places mapped inside Kuda Nelumkulama 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 - Kawarakkulama - Keerikkulama - 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 Kuda Nelumkulama?In Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Kuda Nelumkulama?Kawarakkulama, Keerikkulama, Mahakalattewa, Nelumkanniya and Thariyankulama - What is there to see in Kuda Nelumkulama?Anuradhapura, Nuwara Weva walking tracks, Kaludiya Pokuna, Rajagiri Lena site - What time zone is Kuda Nelumkulama in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Kuda Nelumkulama?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Kuda Nelumkulama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Kuda Nelumkulama?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the best time to visit Kuda Nelumkulama?January to March, June and September - Where is the nearest hospital to Kuda Nelumkulama?Leeds Hospital, Anuradhapura, about 5.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Kuda Nelumkulama?Peoples Bank, about 6.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Kuda Nelumkulama?HNB, about 5.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kuda Nelumkulama?Indika Filling Station, about 3.9 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Kuda Nelumkulama?LK7133030 (OCHA common operational dataset)