# Track 16,17 GN division, Rajanganaya DS Division – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rajanganaya/track-16-17/

Grama Niladhari division · Rajanganaya DS Division 

# Track 16,17

Track 16,17 is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Rajanganaya DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **11.7 km²**. 5 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 11.7km²
- 54 mtypical elevation

## Where is Track 16,17?

Track 16,17 lies in [Rajanganaya DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rajanganaya/), [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 9 other GN divisions: [Horuvila](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/horuvila/), [Katupathwewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/katupathwewa/), [Nelawagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/nelawagama/), [Pahala Maragahawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/pahala-maragahawewa/), [Thimbiriwewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/thimbiriwewa/), [Track 11](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rajanganaya/track-11/), [Track 13,18](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rajanganaya/track-13-18/), [Track 15](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rajanganaya/track-15/) and [Veheragala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rajanganaya/veheragala/). By area it is the 979th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 11.1% of [Rajanganaya DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rajanganaya/). The centre of Track 16,17 is about 147 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.2278° N, 80.1438° E. Local names: තරුණ ගොවිපල .

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 Track 16,17

### Nearby, outside Track 16,17

- Lake Viewpoint · viewpoint, Horuvila5.8 km
- Veheragala Ruins · ruins, Hunuvilagama6.0 km
- Nai Pena Guhawa Archaeological Ruins · ruins, Katupathwewa7.0 km
- Hunuvilagama Ruins · ruins, Hunuvilagama8.3 km
- Thimbiripokuna Palamgala · ruins, Katupathwewa8.5 km
- Thonigala Ruins · ruins, Moonamalgaswewa12 km
- Weeransole Ruins · ruins, Kukulkatuwa13 km
- Mahaandaragollewa Wewa Archaeological Ruins · ruins, Hunuvilagama14 km
- Tammannawala Archaeological Ruins · ruins, Kukulkatuwa14 km
- Kimbulaketugala · ruins, Kukulkatuwa15 km
- Monastic Ruins · ruins, Hunuvilagama16 km
- Stone Pillar Manufature Site · ruins, Hunuvilagama17 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: Track 16,17

- 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) · Trincomalee119 km
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo120 km

### Nearest railway station

Thambuttegama (Nallachchiya), about 19 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:51) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:15, sunset around 17:53).

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 Track 16,17

Open gazetteers list **5 villages, towns and localities** in Track 16,17. Settlements here lie between about 43 m and 59 m above sea level (median 54 m).

- Erunkutta
- Pahala Maragahawewa
- Tammannewa
- Tract Seventeen
- Tract Sixteen

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 Track 16,17

Named natural and historic features inside Track 16,17, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

2 reservoirs and tanks.

- Diwul Wewa
- Puhu Dival Wewa

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 Track 16,17 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 Track 16,17

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Samanala Hospital · Nochchiyagama 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.26457&mlon=80.21010#map=17/8.26457/80.21010) 

Bank Bank of Ceylon Saliyawewa · Saliyawewa 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.19729&mlon=80.09630#map=17/8.19729/80.09630) 

ATM Boc · Saliyawewa 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.19733&mlon=80.09632#map=17/8.19733/80.09632) 

Petrol pump Ceypetco - Saliyawewa Fuel Station · Saliyawewa 6.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.19401&mlon=80.09416#map=17/8.19401/80.09416) 

Hotel Wilputtu rest · Pahala Maragahawewa 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.23359&mlon=80.13639#map=17/8.23359/80.13639) 

Mall vilasithaa lk · Kepela 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.07930&mlon=80.31404#map=17/8.07930/80.31404) 

School NCP/A/A/NO/Phala Maragahawewa Vidyarathna Vidyalaya · Pahala Maragahawewa 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.23119&mlon=80.13176#map=17/8.23119/80.13176) 

College Non Commisioned Officers Training School · Saliyawewa 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.20048&mlon=80.09651#map=17/8.20048/80.09651) 

Police station Rajanganaya Police Station · Track 11 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.19786&mlon=80.15169#map=17/8.19786/80.15169) 

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 Rajanganaya DS Division

- 04 1/2 Kanuwa
- Angamuwa
- Gemunupura
- Kalundegama
- Maha Thimbirikalla
- Naigala
- Panthiyawa
- Randenigama
- Sirimapura
- Thissapura
- Thumbullegama
- Track 03
- Track 04
- Track 07
- Track 09 - 10
- Track 11
- Track 13,18
- Track 15
- Veheragala
- Yaya 12

## Quick answers

- Where is Track 16,17?In Rajanganaya DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Track 16,17?Horuvila, Katupathwewa, Nelawagama, Pahala Maragahawewa, Thimbiriwewa, Track 11, Track 13,18, Track 15 and Veheragala
- What is there to see in Track 16,17?Lake Viewpoint, Veheragala Ruins, Nai Pena Guhawa Archaeological Ruins, Hunuvilagama Ruins
- What time zone is Track 16,17 in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Track 16,17?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Track 16,17?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Track 16,17?5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Track 16,17?Settlements lie between 43 m and 59 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Track 16,17?2 named in GeoNames
- What is the best time to visit Track 16,17?January to March, June and September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Track 16,17?Samanala Hospital, about 8.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Track 16,17?Bank of Ceylon Saliyawewa, about 6.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Track 16,17?Boc, about 6.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Track 16,17?Ceypetco - Saliyawewa Fuel Station, about 6.6 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Track 16,17?LK7142010 (OCHA common operational dataset)