# Step1 Part 1 GN division, Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/step1-part-1/

Grama Niladhari division · Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division 

# Step1 Part 1

Step1 Part 1 is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **4.24 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here, and 44 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 4.2km²
- 44mapped services
- 80 mtypical elevation

## Where is Step1 Part 1?

Step1 Part 1 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 6 other GN divisions: [Kurundankulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mihinthale/kurundankulama/), [Nuwara Wewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/nuwara-wewa/), [Nuwarawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/mihinthale/nuwarawewa/), [Shuddha Nagaraya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/shuddha-nagaraya/), [Step 1 Part 2](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/step-1-part-2/) and [Wessagiriya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/wessagiriya/). By area it is the 3540th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 4.6% of [Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-east/). The centre of Step1 Part 1 is about 169 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. It is about 4.0 km from Anuradhapura, the main town of Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division. The centre point is at 8.3430° N, 80.4319° E. Local names: පියවර 1 කොටස 1 .

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 Step1 Part 1

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Step1 Part 1: 1 monument.

- Walisingha Harishchandra · monument

### Nearby, outside Step1 Part 1

- Nuwara Weva walking tracks · viewpoint, Step 1 Part 22.6 km
- Ramakele Ruins · ruins, Saliya Mawatha3.1 km
- Muzeum Jetavana · museum, Shuddha Nagaraya3.2 km
- Patimaghara · archaeological site, Shuddha Nagaraya3.5 km
- Sacred City of Anuradhapura · archaeological site, Shuddha Nagaraya3.7 km
- Mahapali Alms-Hall · ruins, Pethispura3.8 km
- Citadel · monument, Pethispura3.8 km
- Dalada Maligawa · memorial, Pethispura3.8 km
- Entrance of the Royal Palace · ruins, Pethispura3.9 km
- Mayura Parivena · ruins, Shuddha Nagaraya3.9 km
- Palace of Vijayaba · ruins, Pethispura4.0 km
- Ruwanweli Maha Seya · attraction, Shuddha Nagaraya4.0 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: Step1 Part 1

- 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) · Trincomalee85 km
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo143 km

### Nearest railway station

Samagipura (Henewatta), about 1.9 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 Step1 Part 1

Open gazetteers list **1 village, town or locality** in Step1 Part 1.

- Rathamalt

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 Step1 Part 1 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 Step1 Part 1

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Gunawardana Ayurveda Hospital · Step1 Part 1 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.34110&mlon=80.41291#map=17/8.34110/80.41291) 

Bank Peoples Bank · Step1 Part 1 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33983&mlon=80.41473#map=17/8.33983/80.41473) 

ATM BOC · Step 1 Part 2 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33383&mlon=80.41446#map=17/8.33383/80.41446) 

Petrol pump Mayadunne Filling Centre · Nuwarawewa 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35383&mlon=80.43272#map=17/8.35383/80.43272) 

Hotel Thinaya Lake Resort · Nuwarawewa 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35257&mlon=80.43381#map=17/8.35257/80.43381) 

Mall dayani trade center · Step 1 Part 2 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33356&mlon=80.41031#map=17/8.33356/80.41031) 

School Mahinda Maha Vidyalaya · Nuwara Wewa 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35615&mlon=80.42141#map=17/8.35615/80.42141) 

College Shasthrii education center · Nuwarawewa 1.7 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 3.1 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 Step1 Part 1

Places mapped inside Step1 Part 1 in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals3
- Banks9
- ATMs4
- Hotels17
- Schools1
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants8
- Dental clinics1

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 2 Part 4
- Step 3 Part 1
- Step 3 Part 2
- Step 3 Part 3
- 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 Step1 Part 1?In Nuwaragam Palatha East DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Step1 Part 1?Kurundankulama, Nuwara Wewa, Nuwarawewa, Shuddha Nagaraya, Step 1 Part 2 and Wessagiriya
- What is there to see in Step1 Part 1?Walisingha Harishchandra
- What time zone is Step1 Part 1 in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Step1 Part 1?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Step1 Part 1?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Step1 Part 1?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Step1 Part 1?January to March, June and September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Step1 Part 1?Gunawardana Ayurveda Hospital, about 2.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Step1 Part 1?Peoples Bank, about 1.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Step1 Part 1?BOC, about 2.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Step1 Part 1?Mayadunne Filling Centre, about 1.2 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Step1 Part 1?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Step1 Part 1?9 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Step1 Part 1?4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Step1 Part 1?LK7133010 (OCHA common operational dataset)