# Daniyagama GN division, Palagala DS Division – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/palagala/daniyagama/ Grama Niladhari division · Palagala DS Division # Daniyagama Daniyagama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Palagala DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **7.19 km²**. 7 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 7.2km² - 1mapped service - 150 mtypical elevation ## Where is Daniyagama? Daniyagama lies in [Palagala DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/palagala/), [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: [Aluth Galkiriyagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/palagala/aluth-galkiriyagama/), [Aluth Kadadugama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/palagala/aluth-kadadugama/), [Kirindiwatta](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/palagala/kirindiwatta/), [Ranawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/palagala/ranawa/), [Uduruwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/kekirawa/uduruwa/), [Ulpathagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/palagala/ulpathagama/) and [Undurawa Halmilla Wewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/palagala/undurawa-halmilla-wewa/). By area it is the 1845th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 3.2% of [Palagala DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/palagala/). The centre of Daniyagama is about 137 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.9338° N, 80.5716° E. Local names: දානියගම . 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 Daniyagama ### Nearby, outside Daniyagama - Jathika Namal Uyana · attraction, Ranawa2.3 km - Buddha Statue · monument, Ulpathagama2.8 km - Pink quartz Mountain View point · viewpoint, Ulpathagama2.8 km - Soldier · memorial, Dambulla Town11 km - Buddhist Museum · museum, Dambulla Town12 km - Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Burial Site · museum, Ibbankatuwa13 km - Sima Malakaya · monument, Dambulla Town13 km - Museum of Wall Paintings · museum, Dambulla Town13 km - Dambulla Buddhist Museum · museum, Dambulla Town13 km - Herbal Garden · attraction, Dambulla Town13 km - Popham's Arboretum · attraction, Rathmalgaha Ela14 km - Pallekele Reserved Forest · nature reserve, Pothuvila15 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: Daniyagama - 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) · Trincomalee95 km - Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo113 km ### Nearest railway station Kalawewa (Vijithapura), about 11 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:50) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:12, 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 Daniyagama Open gazetteers list **7 villages, towns and localities** in Daniyagama. Settlements here lie between about 137 m and 156 m above sea level (median 150 m). - Dikwannawa - Duniyagama - Galkeeriyagama - Gallenawatta - Kodikaragama - Kuriyagama - Ulpothagama 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 Daniyagama Named natural and historic features inside Daniyagama, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Helambagaswewa · 153 m 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 Daniyagama 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 Daniyagama Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Dambulla Ayurveda Hospital · Dambulla Town 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.87416&mlon=80.64875#map=17/7.87416/80.64875) Bank DFCC Bank · Dambulla Town 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.87874&mlon=80.65016#map=17/7.87874/80.65016) ATM HNB · Sigiriya 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94999&mlon=80.74872#map=17/7.94999/80.74872) Petrol pump Sinopec Filling Station · Dambulugama 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.88181&mlon=80.64948#map=17/7.88181/80.64948) Hotel Stream View Family Resort · Bulagala 9.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.89720&mlon=80.64561#map=17/7.89720/80.64561) Mall H2 Lanka Food City · Kalawewa 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.02386&mlon=80.52956#map=17/8.02386/80.52956) School A/jaya m.v · Bandarapothana 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.93612&mlon=80.59418#map=17/7.93612/80.59418) College A/Galkiriyagama Central College · Daniyagama 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.92714&mlon=80.57037#map=17/7.92714/80.57037) Police station Aukana Temple Police Post · Walaswewa 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.00954&mlon=80.51384#map=17/8.00954/80.51384) 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 Daniyagama Places mapped inside Daniyagama in open map data, by type. - Colleges and universities1 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 Palagala DS Division - Aluth Galkiriyagama - Aluth Kadadugama - Ambagaswewa - Anakatawewa - Andiyagala - Balaluwewa 2 - Balaluwewa1 - Budugehinna - Dambulu Halmilla Wewa - Dematagollagama - Ellawewa - Gam Sabha Halmilla Wewa - Gambirigaswewa - Giranegama - Gonadeniyagama - Hinguruwelpitiya - Hinguruwewa - Ipulwehera - Kalugala - Karavilagala - Katukeliyawa - Kirindiwatta - Maneruwa - Meewewa - Morotte Gama - Narangaswewa - Nelliyagama - Pahalagama - Parawahagama - Pelbendiyawa - Ranawa - Ulpathagama - Undurawa Halmilla Wewa - Wambatuwewa ## Quick answers - Where is Daniyagama?In Palagala DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Daniyagama?Aluth Galkiriyagama, Aluth Kadadugama, Kirindiwatta, Ranawa, Uduruwa, Ulpathagama and Undurawa Halmilla Wewa - What is there to see in Daniyagama?Jathika Namal Uyana, Buddha Statue, Pink quartz Mountain View point, Soldier - What time zone is Daniyagama in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Daniyagama?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Daniyagama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Daniyagama?7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Daniyagama?Settlements lie between 137 m and 156 m - What is the highest point in Daniyagama?Helambagaswewa (153 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Daniyagama?January to March, June and September - Where is the nearest hospital to Daniyagama?Dambulla Ayurveda Hospital, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Daniyagama?DFCC Bank, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Daniyagama?HNB, about 20 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Daniyagama?Sinopec Filling Station, about 10 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Daniyagama?LK7166070 (OCHA common operational dataset)