# Yakkure GN division, Dimbulagala DS Division – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/dimbulagala/yakkure/ Grama Niladhari division · Dimbulagala DS Division # Yakkure Yakkure is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Dimbulagala DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province. It covers **25.6 km²**. 3 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 25.6km² - 42 mtypical elevation ## Where is Yakkure? Yakkure lies in [Dimbulagala DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/dimbulagala/), [Polonnaruwa District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/), [North Central Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 9 other GN divisions: [Dimbulagala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/dimbulagala/dimbulagala/), [Kalahagala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/kalahagala/), [Kalukele](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/dimbulagala/kalukele/), [Kotaleeya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/kotaleeya/), [Maguldamana](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/dimbulagala/maguldamana/), [Manampitiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/dimbulagala/manampitiya/), [Pahala Yakkure](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/dimbulagala/pahala-yakkure/), [Pelatiyawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/dimbulagala/pelatiyawa/) and [Pihitiwewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/dimbulagala/pihitiwewa/). By area it is the 327th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 4.4% of [Dimbulagala DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/dimbulagala/). The centre of Yakkure is about 168 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.8494° N, 81.0654° E. Local names: යක්කුරේ . 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 Yakkure ### Nearby, outside Yakkure - Parakramabahu I · memorial, Pothgul Pedesa12 km - Royal Bath · attraction, Ethumalpitiya12 km - Kumara Pokuna · attraction, Ethumalpitiya12 km - Council Chamber · attraction, Bendiwewa13 km - Flood Plains National Park · nature reserve, Pudur13 km - Royal Palace of King Parakramabahu · attraction, Bendiwewa13 km - Archaeological Museum · museum, Bendiwewa13 km - Starting Point · attraction, Bendiwewa13 km - Bisokotuwa · ruins, Bendiwewa13 km - Bathing Pool · attraction, Bendiwewa13 km - Tomb of King Nissankamalla · ruins, Bendiwewa13 km - Royal Palace · ruins, Bendiwewa13 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: Yakkure - 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 - Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) · Batticaloa69 km - China Bay Airport (TRR) · Trincomalee78 km ### Nearest railway station Gallella (Gallalla East), about 6.2 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:10, sunset around 17:50). 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 Yakkure Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Yakkure. Settlements here lie between about 42 m and 61 m above sea level (median 42 m). - Horiwila - Puduweli - Yakkure 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 Yakkure Named natural and historic features inside Yakkure, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 8 reservoirs and tanks. - Akkarapotane Wewa - Alut Wewa - Kirimetiya Wewa - Kiwulekada Wewa - Milatte Wewa - Nelun Wewa - Theruwa Kulam - Yakkure Wewa ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Galkanda · 47 m 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 Yakkure and the best time to visit Using the climate of Polonnaruwa District, the warmest month is May (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C). About 1,664 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (331 mm) and the driest Jun (35 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to March**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 25 152 Feb 26 113 Mar 27 86 Apr 28 120 May 29 106 Jun 28 35 Jul 28 37 Aug 29 50 Sep 29 80 Oct 28 222 Nov 26 331 Dec 25 331 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Yakkure Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Manampitiya Hospital · Manampitiya 8.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.90463&mlon=81.11342#map=17/7.90463/81.11342) Bank NSB · Kaduruwela West 9.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.92855&mlon=81.03407#map=17/7.92855/81.03407) ATM HNB · Polonnaruwa Town 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94256&mlon=81.00957#map=17/7.94256/81.00957) Petrol pump Kaduruwela · Kaduruwela West 9.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.92671&mlon=81.03555#map=17/7.92671/81.03555) Hotel Sewana Pilgrims Rest · Dimbulagala 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.86011&mlon=81.11084#map=17/7.86011/81.11084) Mall New Nusky Jewellers · Kaduruwela West 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.93363&mlon=81.03071#map=17/7.93363/81.03071) School Manampitiya Tamil School · Manampitiya 7.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.90196&mlon=81.11337#map=17/7.90196/81.11337) College National Technical College · Kotaleeya 6.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.90780&mlon=81.05456#map=17/7.90780/81.05456) Police station Police Station Kaduruwela · Kaduruwela West 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.92431&mlon=81.03690#map=17/7.92431/81.03690) 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 Dimbulagala DS Division - Alawakumbura - Aluthoya - Aralaganvila West - Aralaganwila East - Arunapura - Bandanagala - Bimpokuna - Bogaswewa - Dalukana - Damanewewa - Dimbulagala - Divuldamana - Ellewewa - Gal Eliya - Gomathiyaya - Ihala Ellewewa - Ihalawewa - Jayapura - Kalukele - Kandegama - Kanichchagala - Kekuluwela - Kudawewa - Maguldamana - Mahadamana - Mahaulpatha - Maldeniya - Manampitiya - Manampitiya East - Medagama - Meewathpura - Millana - Mudungama - Navagaha Ela - Nidanwala - Nuwaragala - Pahala Ellewewa - Pahala Yakkure - Pelatiyawa - Pihitiwewa - Pimburattewa East - Pimburattewa West - Rankethgama - Rathmalthenna - Sandagalathenna - Selasumgama - Siripura - Track 05 Aralaganvila - Ulpathwewa - Veheragala - Veheragama - Warapitiya - Weeralanda - Weerana - Wijayabapura ## Quick answers - Where is Yakkure?In Dimbulagala DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Yakkure?Dimbulagala, Kalahagala, Kalukele, Kotaleeya, Maguldamana, Manampitiya, Pahala Yakkure, Pelatiyawa and Pihitiwewa - What is there to see in Yakkure?Parakramabahu I, Royal Bath, Kumara Pokuna, Council Chamber - What time zone is Yakkure in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Yakkure?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Yakkure?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Yakkure?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Yakkure?Settlements lie between 42 m and 61 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Yakkure?8 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Yakkure?Galkanda (47 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Yakkure?February to March - Where is the nearest hospital to Yakkure?Manampitiya Hospital, about 8.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Yakkure?NSB, about 9.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Yakkure?HNB, about 12 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Yakkure?Kaduruwela, about 9.2 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Yakkure?LK7212055 (OCHA common operational dataset)