# Akkara 70 GN division, Higurakgoda DS Division – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/akkara-70/

Grama Niladhari division · Higurakgoda DS Division 

# Akkara 70

Akkara 70 is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Higurakgoda DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province. It covers **5.29 km²**. Open map data shows 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 5.3km²
- 1mapped service

## Where is Akkara 70?

Akkara 70 lies in [Higurakgoda DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/), [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 8 other GN divisions: [Bubula](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/bubula/), [Hingurakgoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/hingurakgoda/), [Minihirigama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/minihirigama/), [Pasiyawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/pasiyawewa/), [R.B. 01](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/r-b-01/), [Rajaelagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/rajaelagama/), [Samagipura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/samagipura/) and [Ulpathwewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/ulpathwewa/). By area it is the 2762nd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 0.8% of [Higurakgoda DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/). The centre of Akkara 70 is about 172 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.0490° N, 80.9352° E. Local names: අක්කර 70 .

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 Akkara 70

### Nearby, outside Akkara 70

- Buddha · monument, R.B. 011.9 km
- Nagalakanda Ruins · ruins, Samagipura2.8 km
- National Wildlife Museum · museum, C.P.Pura7.8 km
- Minneriya National Park · nature reserve, Minihirigama8.7 km
- Pansalgodella Historical Place · archaeological site, Pansalgodella11 km
- Tivanka Image House · attraction, Nishshankamallapura11 km
- Lotus Pond · attraction, Nishshankamallapura11 km
- Demala Maha Seya · attraction, Nishshankamallapura12 km
- Damila Thupa · attraction, Nishshankamallapura12 km
- Ancient Auditorium · ruins, Nishshankamallapura12 km
- Kaudulla National Park · nature reserve, Thissapura12 km
- Hall · ruins, Bendiwewa12 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: Akkara 70

- 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) · Trincomalee61 km
- Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) · Batticaloa90 km

### Nearest railway station

Hingurakgoda (Hingurakgoda), about 2.1 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 06:11, sunset around 17:51).

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.

## Weather in Akkara 70 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 Akkara 70

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hingurakgoda Hospital · Ulkatupotha 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.04641&mlon=80.96411#map=17/8.04641/80.96411) 

Bank BOC · Hingurakgoda 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.04151&mlon=80.95252#map=17/8.04151/80.95252) 

ATM Commercial Bank · C.P.Pura 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.00204&mlon=80.92448#map=17/8.00204/80.92448) 

Petrol pump Ceypetco · Minneriya 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.03890&mlon=80.90561#map=17/8.03890/80.90561) 

Hotel CIC Agri Resort WINDSOR Park · Samapura 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.05194&mlon=80.95257#map=17/8.05194/80.95257) 

Mall Polonnaruwa City Center · Polonnaruwa Town 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94036&mlon=81.00146#map=17/7.94036/81.00146) 

School Minneriya Central College · Akkara 70 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.04218&mlon=80.93645#map=17/8.04218/80.93645) 

College Medirigiriya National College · Mahasenpura 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.10571&mlon=80.95103#map=17/8.10571/80.95103) 

Police station Hingurakgoda Police Station · Samapura 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.04873&mlon=80.96586#map=17/8.04873/80.96586) 

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 Akkara 70

Places mapped inside Akkara 70 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 Higurakgoda DS Division

- Agbopura
- Bathgampattuwa
- Bopura
- Bubula
- C.P.Pura
- Chandanapokuna
- Chethiyagirigama
- Galoya
- Girithale
- Girithale Colony
- Girithale Puranagama
- Hathamuna
- Henkolawela
- Hinguraka
- Hinguraka Bandaragama
- Hingurakgoda
- Jayanthipura
- Jayapura
- Katukeliyawa
- Kimbulawala
- Kumaragama
- Mahasengama
- Minihirigama
- Minneriya
- Moragaswewa
- Muwanpelessa
- Nagapokuna
- Paluwaddana
- Pasiyawewa
- Pulathisigama
- R.B. 01
- Raja Ela
- Rajaelagama
- Rankothgama
- Rathmale
- Rotawewa
- Samagipura
- Samapura
- Sinhagama
- Siriketha
- Sudukanda - Nikawewa
- Thambalawewa
- Ulkatupotha
- Ulpathwewa
- Unagalavehera East
- Unagalavehera West
- Weeragama
- Wijayarajawewa
- Yatiyalpathana
- Yaya 05 Pedesa
- Yaya 12 Pedesa
- Yodha Ela

## Quick answers

- Where is Akkara 70?In Higurakgoda DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Akkara 70?Bubula, Hingurakgoda, Minihirigama, Pasiyawewa, R.B. 01, Rajaelagama, Samagipura and Ulpathwewa
- What is there to see in Akkara 70?Buddha, Nagalakanda Ruins, National Wildlife Museum, Minneriya National Park
- What time zone is Akkara 70 in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Akkara 70?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Akkara 70?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Akkara 70?February to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Akkara 70?Hingurakgoda Hospital, about 3.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Akkara 70?BOC, about 2.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Akkara 70?Commercial Bank, about 5.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Akkara 70?Ceypetco, about 3.4 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Akkara 70?LK7203105 (OCHA common operational dataset)