# Mahakalattewa GN division, Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/mahakalattewa/ Grama Niladhari division · Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division # Mahakalattewa Mahakalattewa is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **8.72 km²**. 3 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 8.7km² - 3mapped services - 96 mtypical elevation ## Where is Mahakalattewa? Mahakalattewa 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 8 other GN divisions: [Kannattiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mihinthale/kannattiya/), [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/), [Kurundankulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mihinthale/kurundankulama/), [Thammennakulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/thammennakulama/), [Thammennapura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/thammennapura/), [Thariyankulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/thariyankulama/) and [Wannithammennawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/wannithammennawa/). By area it is the 1454th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 9.5% of [Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/). The centre of Mahakalattewa is about 169 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. It is about 5.3 km from Anuradhapura, the main town of Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division. The centre point is at 8.3260° N, 80.4588° E. Local names: මහකලත්තෑව . 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 Mahakalattewa ### Nearby, outside Mahakalattewa - Anuradhapura · monument, Wannithammennawa4.2 km - Nuwara Weva walking tracks · viewpoint, Step 1 Part 24.4 km - Rajagiri Lena site · archaeological site, Ruwangama5.8 km - Kaludiya Pokuna · archaeological site, Mihinthale5.9 km - Rajagiri Lena Kanda (Rajagiri Cave Mountain) · viewpoint, Mihinthale5.9 km - Walisingha Harishchandra · monument, Step1 Part 15.9 km - Ramakele Ruins · ruins, Saliya Mawatha6.2 km - Katu seya · ruins, Mihinthale6.3 km - View of Anuradhapura · viewpoint, Mihinthale6.4 km - Muzeum Jetavana · museum, Shuddha Nagaraya6.6 km - Ataseta Cave · cave, Mihinthale6.6 km - Sinha Pokuna · ruins, Mihinthale6.7 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: Mahakalattewa - 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) · Colombo142 km ### Nearest railway station Samagipura (Henewatta), about 4.0 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 Mahakalattewa Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Mahakalattewa. - Ichchankulama - Kalattewa - Maha Kalattewa 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 Mahakalattewa Named natural and historic features inside Mahakalattewa, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Estates 2 estates. - Bandiyalankulama - Kurundankulama 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 Mahakalattewa 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 Mahakalattewa Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Leeds Hospital, Anuradhapura · Step 2 Part 3 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.31976&mlon=80.41629#map=17/8.31976/80.41629) Bank Peoples Bank · Step1 Part 1 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33983&mlon=80.41473#map=17/8.33983/80.41473) ATM HNB · Step 1 Part 2 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.32498&mlon=80.41423#map=17/8.32498/80.41423) Petrol pump Mayadunne Filling Centre · Nuwarawewa 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35383&mlon=80.43272#map=17/8.35383/80.43272) Hotel Indika Lake Resort · Mahakalattewa 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33578&mlon=80.46538#map=17/8.33578/80.46538) Mall dayani trade center · Step 1 Part 2 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33356&mlon=80.41031#map=17/8.33356/80.41031) School Mahinda Model Primary School · Mahakalattewa 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33674&mlon=80.44989#map=17/8.33674/80.44989) College Shasthrii education center · Nuwarawewa 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35385&mlon=80.44290#map=17/8.35385/80.44290) Police station Anuradhapura Police Station · Step 1 Part 2 5.7 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 Mahakalattewa Places mapped inside Mahakalattewa in open map data, by type. - Hotels2 - Schools1 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 - Kuda Nelumkulama - 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 Mahakalattewa?In Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Mahakalattewa?Kannattiya, Keerikkulama, Kuda Nelumkulama, Kurundankulama, Thammennakulama, Thammennapura, Thariyankulama and Wannithammennawa - What is there to see in Mahakalattewa?Anuradhapura, Nuwara Weva walking tracks, Rajagiri Lena site, Kaludiya Pokuna - What time zone is Mahakalattewa in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Mahakalattewa?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Mahakalattewa?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Mahakalattewa?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the best time to visit Mahakalattewa?January to March, June and September - Where is the nearest hospital to Mahakalattewa?Leeds Hospital, Anuradhapura, about 4.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Mahakalattewa?Peoples Bank, about 5.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Mahakalattewa?HNB, about 4.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mahakalattewa?Mayadunne Filling Centre, about 4.2 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Mahakalattewa?LK7133015 (OCHA common operational dataset)