# Hinguraka Bandaragama GN division, Higurakgoda DS Division

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/hinguraka-bandaragama/

Grama Niladhari division · Higurakgoda DS Division 

# Hinguraka Bandaragama

Hinguraka Bandaragama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Higurakgoda DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province. It covers **4.19 km²**. Open map data shows 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 4.2km²
- 1mapped service

## Where is Hinguraka Bandaragama?

Hinguraka Bandaragama 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: [Bopura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/bopura/), [Hathamuna](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/hathamuna/), [Hinguraka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/hinguraka/), [Hingurakdamana](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/lankapura/hingurakdamana/), [Jayapura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/jayapura/), [Kumaragama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/kumaragama/), [Siriketha](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/siriketha/) and [Ulkatupotha](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/ulkatupotha/). By area it is the 3590th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 0.6% of [Higurakgoda DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/). The centre of Hinguraka Bandaragama is about 177 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.0502° N, 80.9919° E. Local names: හිඟුරක බණ්ඩාරගම .

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 Hinguraka Bandaragama

### Nearby, outside Hinguraka Bandaragama

- Buddha · monument, R.B. 014.7 km
- Pansalgodella Historical Place · archaeological site, Pansalgodella5.2 km
- Tivanka Image House · attraction, Nishshankamallapura8.1 km
- Lotus Pond · attraction, Nishshankamallapura8.5 km
- Demala Maha Seya · attraction, Nishshankamallapura9.1 km
- Nagalakanda Ruins · ruins, Samagipura9.1 km
- Damila Thupa · attraction, Nishshankamallapura9.1 km
- Ancient Auditorium · ruins, Nishshankamallapura9.3 km
- Hall · ruins, Bendiwewa9.9 km
- Baddha Sima Malakaya · ruins, Bendiwewa9.9 km
- Alahana Pirivena · archaeological site, Bendiwewa10.0 km
- Monk's Cell · ruins, Bendiwewa10 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: Hinguraka Bandaragama

- 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) · Trincomalee58 km
- Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) · Batticaloa85 km

### Nearest railway station

Hathamuna (Hathamuna), about 4.3 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 17:50).

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.

## Weather in Hinguraka Bandaragama 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 Hinguraka Bandaragama

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hingurakgoda Hospital · Ulkatupotha 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.04641&mlon=80.96411#map=17/8.04641/80.96411) 

Bank Seylan Bank · Ulkatupotha 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.04173&mlon=80.95415#map=17/8.04173/80.95415) 

ATM BOC · Jayanthipura 7.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.98555&mlon=80.96344#map=17/7.98555/80.96344) 

Petrol pump Cooperative Filling Station · Rankothgama 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.08578&mlon=80.97734#map=17/8.08578/80.97734) 

Hotel Farmer Resort · Pulathisigama 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.04998&mlon=80.95934#map=17/8.04998/80.95934) 

Mall Polonnaruwa City Center · Polonnaruwa Town 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94036&mlon=81.00146#map=17/7.94036/81.00146) 

School Vidyaloka Vidyalaya · Jayapura 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.05366&mlon=80.97543#map=17/8.05366/80.97543) 

College Medirigiriya National College · Mahasenpura 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.10571&mlon=80.95103#map=17/8.10571/80.95103) 

Police station Hingurakgoda Police Station · Samapura 2.9 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 Hinguraka Bandaragama

Places mapped inside Hinguraka Bandaragama 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
- Akkara 70
- Bathgampattuwa
- Bopura
- Bubula
- C.P.Pura
- Chandanapokuna
- Chethiyagirigama
- Galoya
- Girithale
- Girithale Colony
- Girithale Puranagama
- Hathamuna
- Henkolawela
- Hinguraka
- 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 Hinguraka Bandaragama?In Higurakgoda DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Hinguraka Bandaragama?Bopura, Hathamuna, Hinguraka, Hingurakdamana, Jayapura, Kumaragama, Siriketha and Ulkatupotha
- What is there to see in Hinguraka Bandaragama?Buddha, Pansalgodella Historical Place, Tivanka Image House, Lotus Pond
- What time zone is Hinguraka Bandaragama in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Hinguraka Bandaragama?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Hinguraka Bandaragama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Hinguraka Bandaragama?February to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Hinguraka Bandaragama?Hingurakgoda Hospital, about 3.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Hinguraka Bandaragama?Seylan Bank, about 4.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Hinguraka Bandaragama?BOC, about 7.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Hinguraka Bandaragama?Cooperative Filling Station, about 4.3 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Hinguraka Bandaragama?LK7203135 (OCHA common operational dataset)