# Maithrigama GN division, Palugaswewa DS Division – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/palugaswewa/maithrigama/ Grama Niladhari division · Palugaswewa DS Division # Maithrigama Maithrigama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Palugaswewa DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **17.3 km²**. 3 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 17.3km² - 140 mtypical elevation ## Where is Maithrigama? Maithrigama lies in [Palugaswewa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/palugaswewa/), [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: [Galoya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/galoya/), [Kurunegala Colony](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/galenbidunuwewa/kurunegala-colony/), [Maha Rambawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/palugaswewa/maha-rambawewa/), [Pandikaramaduwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/galenbidunuwewa/pandikaramaduwa/), [Sinhagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/sinhagama/) and [Yakalla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/galenbidunuwewa/yakalla/). By area it is the 591st largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 8.4% of [Palugaswewa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/palugaswewa/). The centre of Maithrigama is about 174 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.2088° N, 80.7613° E. Local names: මෛත්‍රීගම . 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 Maithrigama ### Nearby, outside Maithrigama - Viewpoint Hurulu Eco Park · viewpoint, Galoya11 km - Stone bridge 01 · archaeological site, Keeriyagaswewa15 km - Library · archaeological site, Keeriyagaswewa15 km - Big Tree · attraction, Keeriyagaswewa15 km - Entrance Hurulu Eco Park · attraction, Habarana17 km - Kaudulla National Park · nature reserve, Thissapura18 km - Comunity Based Tourism Office · attraction, Habarana19 km - wow lake · attraction, Moragaswewa20 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: Maithrigama - 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) · Trincomalee59 km - Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) · Batticaloa115 km ### Nearest railway station Hatares Kotuwa (Galoya), about 11 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:49) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:12, sunset around 17:51). 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 Maithrigama Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Maithrigama. Settlements here lie between about 137 m and 150 m above sea level (median 140 m). - Maha Rambewa - Nikagahawewa - Padikkalamadu Colony 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 Maithrigama Named natural and historic features inside Maithrigama, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 reservoirs and tanks. - Marikkaravagama Wewa - Thelhawadiyawa Wewa ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Kahatagashinna · 247 m ### Estates 2 estates. - Marikkarayagama - Padikkara Maduwegama 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 Maithrigama 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 Maithrigama Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Galenbindunuwewa Hospital · Galenbindunuwewa 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.28859&mlon=80.71707#map=17/8.28859/80.71707) Bank BOC · Galenbindunuwewa 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.29011&mlon=80.71646#map=17/8.29011/80.71646) ATM Peoples Bank · Habarana 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.03996&mlon=80.75475#map=17/8.03996/80.75475) Petrol pump Lanka Filling Station · Galenbindunuwewa 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.29034&mlon=80.71790#map=17/8.29034/80.71790) Hotel Redvelvet Inn · Pandikaramaduwa 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.22558&mlon=80.73895#map=17/8.22558/80.73895) Mall EDC Arcade · Malawa 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.04060&mlon=80.59689#map=17/8.04060/80.59689) School St.Anne's College · Kurunegala Colony 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.23333&mlon=80.75000#map=17/8.23333/80.75000) College Green Village Campus · Eppawala 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.11744&mlon=80.73560#map=17/8.11744/80.73560) Police station Galenbindunuwewa Police Station · Galenbindunuwewa 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.29054&mlon=80.71527#map=17/8.29054/80.71527) 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. ## Other GN divisions in Palugaswewa DS Division - Demuththewa - Eppawala - Galapitagala - Habarana - Hiriwadunna - Horivila - Kashyapagama - Kelewa - Kuda Rambawewa - Kumbukwewa - Madawala - Maha Rambawewa - Palugaswewa - Senadhiriyagama - Wayaulpatha ## Quick answers - Where is Maithrigama?In Palugaswewa DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Maithrigama?Galoya, Kurunegala Colony, Maha Rambawewa, Pandikaramaduwa, Sinhagama and Yakalla - What is there to see in Maithrigama?Viewpoint Hurulu Eco Park, Stone bridge 01, Library, Big Tree - What time zone is Maithrigama in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Maithrigama?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Maithrigama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Maithrigama?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Maithrigama?Settlements lie between 137 m and 150 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Maithrigama?2 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Maithrigama?Kahatagashinna (247 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Maithrigama?January to March, June and September - Where is the nearest hospital to Maithrigama?Galenbindunuwewa Hospital, about 10 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Maithrigama?BOC, about 10 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Maithrigama?Peoples Bank, about 19 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Maithrigama?Lanka Filling Station, about 10 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Maithrigama?LK7157005 (OCHA common operational dataset)