# Katiyawa Track 01 GN division, Thalawa DS Division – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thalawa/katiyawa-track-01/

Grama Niladhari division · Thalawa DS Division 

# Katiyawa Track 01

Katiyawa Track 01 is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Thalawa DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **7.57 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 7.6km²
- 101 mtypical elevation

## Where is Katiyawa Track 01?

Katiyawa Track 01 lies in [Thalawa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thalawa/), [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: [Endagala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thalawa/endagala/), [Galwaduwagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thalawa/galwaduwagama/), [Kadigawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thalawa/kadigawa/), [Katiyawa Track 02](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thalawa/katiyawa-track-02/), [Katiyawa Track 06](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thalawa/katiyawa-track-06/), [Katiyawa Track 09](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thalawa/katiyawa-track-09/), [Katiyawa Track 10](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thalawa/katiyawa-track-10/) and [Mediyawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thalawa/mediyawa/). By area it is the 1731st largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 3.3% of [Thalawa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thalawa/). The centre of Katiyawa Track 01 is about 144 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.1155° N, 80.3879° E. Local names: කටියාව යාය 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 Katiyawa Track 01

### Nearby, outside Katiyawa Track 01

- Rajanganaya Museum · museum, Mailewa16 km
- Haththikuchchi (Rajanganaya) · ruins, Madige17 km
- Haththikuchchi Ruins · attraction, Madige17 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: Katiyawa Track 01

- 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) · Trincomalee99 km
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo118 km

### Nearest railway station

Thambuttegama (Nallachchiya), about 10 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 06:13, 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 Katiyawa Track 01

Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Katiyawa Track 01.

- Kattiyawa Yaya 9
- Kivulpitiya

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 Katiyawa Track 01

Named natural and historic features inside Katiyawa Track 01, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

1 reservoir or tank.

- Kattiyawa 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 Katiyawa Track 01 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 Katiyawa Track 01

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Meegalewa Hospital · Meegalewa 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.05719&mlon=80.35496#map=17/8.05719/80.35496) 

Bank BoC · Eppawala 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.14648&mlon=80.41114#map=17/8.14648/80.41114) 

ATM Hnb · Step 2 Part 2 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.32167&mlon=80.40153#map=17/8.32167/80.40153) 

Petrol pump Ceypetco Filling Sation · Meegalewa 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.05561&mlon=80.35517#map=17/8.05561/80.35517) 

Hotel Hotel Haven Garden · Ihala Siyambalewa 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.15742&mlon=80.40223#map=17/8.15742/80.40223) 

Mall Sudharshani Traders · Thammennawa 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.10394&mlon=80.34126#map=17/8.10394/80.34126) 

School Hureegaswewa School · Weliyawa 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.07682&mlon=80.36523#map=17/8.07682/80.36523) 

College MAHAILUPPALLAMA SUB CAMPUS · Dikwewa Senapura 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.09735&mlon=80.44211#map=17/8.09735/80.44211) 

Police station Meegalewa Police Station · Meegalewa 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.05673&mlon=80.35619#map=17/8.05673/80.35619) 

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 Thalawa DS Division

- Adhiranigama
- Daladapura
- Eliyadivulwewa
- Endagala
- Eppawala
- Galmaduwa
- Galwaduwagama
- Hinguruwewa
- Hirigollegama
- Ihala Halmillewa
- Ihala Siyambalewa
- Ihala Thalawa
- Ihalagama
- Kadigawa
- Kadurugaswewa
- Karagahawewa
- Katiyawa Track 02
- Katiyawa Track 06
- Katiyawa Track 09
- Katiyawa Track 10
- Keledivulwewa
- Kelesiyambalewa
- Ketakale
- Kiralogama
- Kiriamunukole
- Korakahawewa
- Kumbukgahawewa
- Kurunduwewa
- Mawathawewa
- Medagama
- Mediyawa
- Meegassegama
- Moragoda
- Nallamudawa
- Nawa Hanguranketha
- Pahala Thalawa
- Palugaswewa
- Rajjallegama

## Quick answers

- Where is Katiyawa Track 01?In Thalawa DS Division, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Katiyawa Track 01?Endagala, Galwaduwagama, Kadigawa, Katiyawa Track 02, Katiyawa Track 06, Katiyawa Track 09, Katiyawa Track 10 and Mediyawa
- What is there to see in Katiyawa Track 01?Rajanganaya Museum, Haththikuchchi (Rajanganaya), Haththikuchchi Ruins
- What time zone is Katiyawa Track 01 in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Katiyawa Track 01?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Katiyawa Track 01?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Katiyawa Track 01?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Katiyawa Track 01?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the best time to visit Katiyawa Track 01?January to March, June and September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Katiyawa Track 01?Meegalewa Hospital, about 7.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Katiyawa Track 01?BoC, about 4.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Katiyawa Track 01?Hnb, about 23 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Katiyawa Track 01?Ceypetco Filling Sation, about 7.6 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Katiyawa Track 01?LK7148165 (OCHA common operational dataset)