# Chethiyagirigama GN division, Higurakgoda DS Division

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Grama Niladhari division · Higurakgoda DS Division 

# Chethiyagirigama

Chethiyagirigama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Higurakgoda DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province. It covers **1.14 km²**.

- 1.1km²

## Where is Chethiyagirigama?

Chethiyagirigama 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 7 other GN divisions: [Henkolawela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/henkolawela/), [Jayanthipura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/jayanthipura/), [Kadawalawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/kadawalawewa/), [Nikawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/nikawewa/), [Weeragama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/weeragama/), [Yaya 05 Pedesa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/yaya-05-pedesa/) and [Yaya 12 Pedesa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/yaya-12-pedesa/). By area it is the 9627th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 0.2% of [Higurakgoda DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/). The centre of Chethiyagirigama is about 169 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.9829° N, 80.9633° E. Local names: චේතියගිරිගම .

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 Chethiyagirigama

### Nearby, outside Chethiyagirigama

- Lotus Pond · attraction, Nishshankamallapura4.6 km
- Tivanka Image House · attraction, Nishshankamallapura4.7 km
- Ancient Auditorium · ruins, Nishshankamallapura4.8 km
- Damila Thupa · attraction, Nishshankamallapura4.8 km
- Demala Maha Seya · attraction, Nishshankamallapura4.8 km
- Hall · ruins, Bendiwewa5.0 km
- Alahana Pirivena · archaeological site, Bendiwewa5.0 km
- Baddha Sima Malakaya · ruins, Bendiwewa5.0 km
- Monastic Hospital · ruins, Bendiwewa5.1 km
- Monk's Cell · ruins, Bendiwewa5.1 km
- National Wildlife Museum · museum, C.P.Pura5.3 km
- Menik Vehera · ruins, Bendiwewa5.4 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: Chethiyagirigama

- 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) · Trincomalee66 km
- Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) · Batticaloa84 km

### Nearest railway station

Jayanthipura (Unagalavehera West), about 3.3 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 Chethiyagirigama 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 Chethiyagirigama

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Polonnaruwa Hospital · Polonnaruwa Town 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94365&mlon=81.00948#map=17/7.94365/81.00948) 

Bank Lanka Puthra Development Bank · Thopawewa 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94089&mlon=81.00010#map=17/7.94089/81.00010) 

ATM BOC · Jayanthipura 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.98555&mlon=80.96344#map=17/7.98555/80.96344) 

Petrol pump Lanka Filling Station · Samudragama 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.96237&mlon=80.98145#map=17/7.96237/80.98145) 

Hotel The Senaro Holiday Inn · Yaya 12 Pedesa 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.98567&mlon=80.96520#map=17/7.98567/80.96520) 

Mall Polonnaruwa City Center · Polonnaruwa Town 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94036&mlon=81.00146#map=17/7.94036/81.00146) 

School PO/Bendiwewa Maha Vidyalaya · Sirisangabo Pedesa 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.96041&mlon=80.99162#map=17/7.96041/80.99162) 

College Open University of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa Study Centre · Samudragama 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.96109&mlon=80.98288#map=17/7.96109/80.98288) 

Police station Ticket check · Nishshankamallapura 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.96521&mlon=80.99854#map=17/7.96521/80.99854) 

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 Higurakgoda DS Division

- Agbopura
- Akkara 70
- Bathgampattuwa
- Bopura
- Bubula
- C.P.Pura
- Chandanapokuna
- 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 Chethiyagirigama?In Higurakgoda DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Chethiyagirigama?Henkolawela, Jayanthipura, Kadawalawewa, Nikawewa, Weeragama, Yaya 05 Pedesa and Yaya 12 Pedesa
- What is there to see in Chethiyagirigama?Lotus Pond, Tivanka Image House, Ancient Auditorium, Damila Thupa
- What time zone is Chethiyagirigama in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Chethiyagirigama?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Chethiyagirigama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Chethiyagirigama?February to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Chethiyagirigama?Polonnaruwa Hospital, about 6.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Chethiyagirigama?Lanka Puthra Development Bank, about 6.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Chethiyagirigama?BOC, about 0.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Chethiyagirigama?Lanka Filling Station, about 3.0 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Chethiyagirigama?LK7203230 (OCHA common operational dataset)