# Thambuththegama DS Division, Anuradhapura District > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/ Divisional Secretariat division · Anuradhapura District # Thambuththegama DS Division Thambuththegama DS Division is a Divisional Secretariat (DS) division of Sri Lanka in Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It covers **113.3 km²**. It is divided into 26 GN divisions. 59 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 25 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 113km² - 26GN divisions - 25mapped services ## Where is Thambuththegama DS Division? Thambuththegama DS Division lies in [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 5 other DS divisions: [Galgamuwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/galgamuwa/), [Galnewa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/galnewa/), [Nochchiyagama DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/nochchiyagama/), [Rajanganaya DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/rajanganaya/) and [Thalawa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thalawa/). By area it is the 190th largest of 339 DS divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.6% of [Anuradhapura District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/). The centre of Thambuththegama DS Division is about 144 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. It is about 22 km from Anuradhapura, the main town of Anuradhapura District. The centre point is at 8.1472° N, 80.3072° E. Local names: තඹුත්තේගම · தம்புத்தேகமை . Source: [Survey Department of Sri Lanka via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-lka). ## Know before you go: Thambuththegama DS Division - 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) · Trincomalee106 km - Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo117 km ### Nearest railway station Thambuttegama (Nallachchiya), about 0.9 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 06:14, 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. ## GN divisions of Thambuththegama DS Division Grama Niladhari division Area km² Localities Services [Delnegama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/delnegama/) 5.5 2 0 [Eriyagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/eriyagama/) 5.3 2 0 [Galviharawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/galviharawewa/) 4.3 0 0 [Helambawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/helambawewa/) 1.9 0 0 [Hureegaswewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/hureegaswewa/) 2.4 2 0 [Ikiriwewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/ikiriwewa/) 8.6 3 1 [Jayasirigama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/jayasirigama/) 1.3 2 0 [Kelegama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/kelegama/) 6.6 3 0 [Kongollewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/kongollewa/) 5.2 4 1 [Konwewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/konwewa/) 5.9 3 1 [Kuda Bellankadawala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/kuda-bellankadawala/) 4.6 4 0 [Lunuwewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/lunuwewa/) 5.9 2 0 [Maha Bellankadawala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/maha-bellankadawala/) 5.9 5 0 [Makulewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/makulewa/) 5.0 0 1 [Mudungoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/mudungoda/) 5.6 3 1 [Musalpitiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/musalpitiya/) 2.4 2 1 [Nallachchiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/nallachchiya/) 4.3 3 2 [Pahalagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/pahalagama/) 6.8 2 0 [Solama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/solama/) 2.2 2 0 [Thambuttegama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/thambuttegama/) 3.3 5 10 [Thammennagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/thammennagama/) 2.0 2 4 [Thammennawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/thammennawa/) 5.2 2 1 [Thelhiriyawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/thelhiriyawa/) 4.6 3 1 [Thispanepura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/thispanepura/) 3.4 0 0 [Veheragala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/veheragala/) 2.9 2 0 [Weliyawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/thambuththegama/weliyawa/) 2.1 1 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); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). ## Villages and localities in Thambuththegama DS Division Open gazetteers list **59 villages, towns and localities** in Thambuththegama DS Division. Settlements here lie between about 76 m and 112 m above sea level (median 95 m). - Akuranayagama - Bendiwewa - Dambulupura - Dehelgamuwa - Delnegama - Eriyagama - Galayagama - Galenbindunuwewa - Hangiliya - Hurigaswewa - Ikiriwewa - Janajayagama - Janaladagama - Jayaganga Junction - Kalawellewa - Keditakkuwa - Kelegama - Kettamuniyagama - Kettayamunigama - Kongollewa - Konwewa - Kottiyapennapuwila - Kuda Bellankadawala - Kuda Bilibewa - Lunuwewa - Maha Bellankadawala - Maha Bilibewa - Maha Wattegama - Makulewa - Maliyadewapura - Malwanegama - Mayilewa - Musalpitiya - Nallachchiya - Nugagahawewa - Pahalagama - Pahalagama Junction - Payindikulam - Pelawattegama - Pohorambiyagama - Potuwegama - Radagama - Rajapaksayagama - Ranorawa - Ranwanmalagama - Solanwewa - Talakolawewa - Tambuttegama - Tammanegama - Tammannewa - Tammennawa - Tammuttegama - Taranewa - Telhiriyawa - Thambuttegama - Thammennawa - Tispanepura - Watupolayagama - Wedawewa 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 Thambuththegama DS Division Named natural and historic features inside Thambuththegama DS Division, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 15 reservoirs and tanks; 1 river or stream. - Atorawa Wewa - Bellankadawala Wewa - Bendapu Wewa - Eriyagama Wewa - Ihala Wattegama Wewa - Ikiri Wewa - Kalankuttiya Ela - Lunuwewa - Mehiellewa Wewa - Musalpitiya Wewa - Nallachchiya Wewa - Pahala Wattegama Wewa - Payindikulam Wewa - Pelawattegama Wewa - Solan Wewa - Talakola 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 Thambuththegama DS Division 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/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Thambuththegama DS Division Places mapped inside Thambuththegama DS Division in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals3 - Banks4 - Hotels3 - Shopping malls1 - Schools9 - Colleges and universities1 - Cinemas1 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants1 - Police stations1 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. ## Quick answers - Where is Thambuththegama DS Division?In Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Thambuththegama DS Division?Galgamuwa DS Division, Galnewa DS Division, Nochchiyagama DS Division, Rajanganaya DS Division and Thalawa DS Division - What time zone is Thambuththegama DS Division in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Thambuththegama DS Division?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Thambuththegama DS Division?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Thambuththegama DS Division?59 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Thambuththegama DS Division?Settlements lie between 76 m and 112 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Thambuththegama DS Division?15 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Thambuththegama DS Division?January to March, June and September - How many hospitals are in Thambuththegama DS Division?3 mapped - How many banks are in Thambuththegama DS Division?4 mapped - What is the P-code of Thambuththegama DS Division?LK7145 (OCHA common operational dataset)