# Medagama GN division, Rambewa DS Division – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/medagama/ Grama Niladhari division · Rambewa DS Division # Medagama Medagama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Rambewa DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **12.8 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 12.8km² - 1mapped service - 92 mtypical elevation ## Where is Medagama? Medagama lies in [Rambewa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/), [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 8 other GN divisions: [Gambirigaswewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/gambirigaswewa/), [Kadurugasdamana](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/kadurugasdamana/), [Kolibendawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/kolibendawewa/), [Paniyankadawala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/paniyankadawala/), [Parasangaswewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/parasangaswewa/), [Poowarsankulama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nuwaragam-palatha-central/poowarsankulama/), [Puleliya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/medawachchiya/puleliya/) and [Viralmurippuwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/medawachchiya/viralmurippuwa/). By area it is the 873rd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 4.2% of [Rambewa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rambewa/). The centre of Medagama is about 183 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.4764° N, 80.4319° E. Local names: මැදගම . 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 Medagama ### Nearby, outside Medagama - Gal Palama · attraction, Ashokaramaya9.1 km - Ancient Stone Bridge · archaeological site, Ashokaramaya9.1 km - Kiribath Wahera · attraction, Ashokaramaya9.2 km - Wijayarama Archaeological Site · ruins, Ashokaramaya10 km - Pankuliya Ashokaramaya · attraction, Ashokaramaya10 km - Ramakele Ruins · ruins, Saliya Mawatha12 km - Kapara Mulaya · viewpoint, Pethispura12 km - Twin Pond · archaeological site, Pethispura12 km - Sandakada pahana (Moonstone) · monument, Pethispura12 km - Dighapashana cave · archaeological site, Pethispura12 km - Rathna Prasada · monument, Pethispura13 km - Assembly Hall · archaeological site, Pethispura13 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: Medagama - 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) · Trincomalee83 km - Jaffna International Airport (JAF) · Jaffna152 km ### Nearest railway station Madegama (Medagama), about 0.4 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 06:14, 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 Medagama Open gazetteers list **1 village, town or locality** in Medagama. - Paragoda Diwulwewa 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 Medagama Named natural and historic features inside Medagama, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 reservoirs and tanks. - Medagama Wewa - Paragoda 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 Medagama 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 Medagama Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Gunawardana Ayurveda Hospital · Step1 Part 1 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.34110&mlon=80.41291#map=17/8.34110/80.41291) Bank Co-operative Rural Bank · Parasangaswewa 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.44883&mlon=80.43129#map=17/8.44883/80.43129) ATM Boc smart · Shuddha Nagaraya 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35136&mlon=80.39834#map=17/8.35136/80.39834) Petrol pump Lanka Filling Station · Rambewa 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.44049&mlon=80.50412#map=17/8.44049/80.50412) Hotel Sunway Family Resort · Sandamalgama 7.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.42558&mlon=80.47737#map=17/8.42558/80.47737) Mall dayani trade center · Step 1 Part 2 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.33356&mlon=80.41031#map=17/8.33356/80.41031) School NCP/A/A/RB/Siyambalagaswewa Medagama Vidyalaya · Medagama 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.47423&mlon=80.43510#map=17/8.47423/80.43510) College Faculty of Medicine, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka · Jayanthi Gramaya 9.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.38915&mlon=80.43546#map=17/8.38915/80.43546) Police station Ticket check · Pethispura 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.37075&mlon=80.39185#map=17/8.37075/80.39185) 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 Medagama Places mapped inside Medagama in open map data, by type. - Schools1 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 Rambewa DS Division - Ambagahawewa - Balahondawewa - Diviyaudabendawewa - Galkandegama - Galweeragollewa - Gonewa - Ihala Kolongaswewa - Ikirigollewa - Kadurugasdamana - Kallanchiya - Kapiriggama - Katukeliyawa - Katupuliyankulama - Kedewa - Kolibendawewa - Konakumbukwewa - Kudagama - Mahakanadarawa R. B. Track 01 - Mahakanadarawa R. B. Track 02 - Mahawewa - Meemalwewa - Nabadagaswewa - Pallankulama - Pandukabhayapura - Peenagama - Pihimbiyagollewa - Rambewa - Rotawewa - Sandamalgama - Sangilikanadarawa - Siyambalagaswewa - Thalgahawewa - Thamarahalmillewa - Wahamalgollewa - Wahamalgollewa Track 03 - Wahamalgollewa Track 05 - Wewelketiya ## Quick answers - Where is Medagama?In Rambewa DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Medagama?Gambirigaswewa, Kadurugasdamana, Kolibendawewa, Paniyankadawala, Parasangaswewa, Poowarsankulama, Puleliya and Viralmurippuwa - What is there to see in Medagama?Gal Palama, Ancient Stone Bridge, Kiribath Wahera, Wijayarama Archaeological Site - What time zone is Medagama in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Medagama?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Medagama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Medagama?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Medagama?2 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Medagama?January to March, June and September - Where is the nearest hospital to Medagama?Gunawardana Ayurveda Hospital, about 15 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Medagama?Co-operative Rural Bank, about 3.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Medagama?Boc smart, about 14 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Medagama?Lanka Filling Station, about 8.9 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Medagama?LK7118010 (OCHA common operational dataset)