# Step 2 Part 4 GN division, Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/step-2-part-4/

Grama Niladhari division · Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division 

# Step 2 Part 4

Step 2 Part 4 is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **0.97 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here, and 22 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1.0km²
- 22mapped services
- 100 mtypical elevation

## Where is Step 2 Part 4?

Step 2 Part 4 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: [Step 2 Part 1](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/step-2-part-1/), [Step 2 Part 3](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/step-2-part-3/), [Step 3 Part 1](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/step-3-part-1/), [Step 3 Part 2](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/step-3-part-2/), [Wanniyankulama Kotasa 4](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/wanniyankulama-kotasa-4/), [Wanniyankulama Kotasa 5](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/wanniyankulama-kotasa-5/) and [Wanniyankulama Kotasa 6](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/wanniyankulama-kotasa-6/). By area it is the 10293rd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.1% of [Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/). The centre of Step 2 Part 4 is about 165 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. It is about 0.3 km from Anuradhapura, the main town of Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division. The centre point is at 8.3129° N, 80.4100° E. Local names: පියවර 2 කොටස 4 .

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 Step 2 Part 4

### Nearby, outside Step 2 Part 4

- Nuwara Weva walking tracks · viewpoint, Step 1 Part 21.5 km
- Anuradhapura · monument, Wannithammennawa2.5 km
- Rock cave with stone doorway · attraction, Wessagiriya2.7 km
- Walisingha Harishchandra · monument, Step1 Part 12.7 km
- Vessagiriya · archaeological site, Wessagiriya2.8 km
- Bodhigharaya · ruins, Wessagiriya2.9 km
- Sarananda Pirivena Buddha statue · monument, Wessagiriya3.1 km
- Isurumuniya Museum · museum, Isurumuniya3.2 km
- Archaeological museum · museum, Isurumuniya3.3 km
- Ranmasu Uyana - Star Gate · monument, Thisawewa3.5 km
- Royal park (baths) · monument, Thisawewa3.5 km
- Ranmasu Uyana · nature reserve, Thisawewa3.6 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: Step 2 Part 4

- 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) · Trincomalee88 km
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo139 km

### Nearest railway station

Anuradhapura New Town (Step 2 Part 2), about 1.5 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 06:14, 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 Step 2 Part 4

Open gazetteers list **1 village, town or locality** in Step 2 Part 4. The largest with a recorded population: Anuradhapura (60,943).

- Anuradhapura

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).

## Weather in Step 2 Part 4 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 Step 2 Part 4

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Leeds Hospital · Step 2 Part 4 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.31240&mlon=80.41134#map=17/8.31240/80.41134) 

Bank NSB · Step 2 Part 1 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.32240&mlon=80.40314#map=17/8.32240/80.40314) 

ATM Hnb · Step 2 Part 2 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.32167&mlon=80.40153#map=17/8.32167/80.40153) 

Petrol pump EV charging · Step 2 Part 2 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.32951&mlon=80.40626#map=17/8.32951/80.40626) 

Hotel Hotel Alakamanda · Step 2 Part 4 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.31222&mlon=80.41306#map=17/8.31222/80.41306) 

Mall Alankulama Family Super · Step 2 Part 2 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.32013&mlon=80.39968#map=17/8.32013/80.39968) 

School K.B Rathnayake Maha Vidyalaya · Step 2 Part 4 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.31341&mlon=80.41280#map=17/8.31341/80.41280) 

College K.B. Rathnayaka Maha Vidyalaya · Step 2 Part 4 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.31377&mlon=80.41245#map=17/8.31377/80.41245) 

Police station Anuradhapura Police Station · Step 1 Part 2 1.9 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 Step 2 Part 4

Places mapped inside Step 2 Part 4 in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals2
- Hotels12
- Schools1
- Colleges and universities2
- Restaurants5

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
- Mahakalattewa
- Mahapaladikulama
- Nelumkanniya
- Nuwara Wewa
- Pothanegama
- Step 1 Part 2
- Step 2 Part 1
- Step 2 Part 2
- Step 2 Part 3
- 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 Step 2 Part 4?In Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Step 2 Part 4?Step 2 Part 1, Step 2 Part 3, Step 3 Part 1, Step 3 Part 2, Wanniyankulama Kotasa 4, Wanniyankulama Kotasa 5 and Wanniyankulama Kotasa 6
- What is there to see in Step 2 Part 4?Nuwara Weva walking tracks, Anuradhapura, Rock cave with stone doorway, Walisingha Harishchandra
- What time zone is Step 2 Part 4 in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Step 2 Part 4?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Step 2 Part 4?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Step 2 Part 4?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Step 2 Part 4?January to March, June and September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Step 2 Part 4?Leeds Hospital, about 0.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Step 2 Part 4?NSB, about 1.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Step 2 Part 4?Hnb, about 1.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Step 2 Part 4?EV charging, about 1.9 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Step 2 Part 4?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Step 2 Part 4?LK7133085 (OCHA common operational dataset)