# Raja Ela GN division, Higurakgoda DS Division – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/raja-ela/

Grama Niladhari division · Higurakgoda DS Division 

# Raja Ela

Raja Ela is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Higurakgoda DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province. It covers **2.61 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here.

- 2.6km²
- 67 mtypical elevation

## Where is Raja Ela?

Raja Ela 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: [Bubula](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/bubula/), [Girithale](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/girithale/), [Girithale Colony](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/girithale-colony/), [Girithale Puranagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/girithale-puranagama/), [Hathamuna](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/hathamuna/), [Henkolawela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/henkolawela/) and [Rajaelagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/rajaelagama/). By area it is the 5612th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 0.4% of [Higurakgoda DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/). The centre of Raja Ela is about 171 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.0191° N, 80.9454° E. Local names: රජඇළ .

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 Raja Ela

### Nearby, outside Raja Ela

- Buddha · monument, R.B. 012.5 km
- Nagalakanda Ruins · ruins, Samagipura5.1 km
- National Wildlife Museum · museum, C.P.Pura5.3 km
- Tivanka Image House · attraction, Nishshankamallapura8.0 km
- Lotus Pond · attraction, Nishshankamallapura8.1 km
- Demala Maha Seya · attraction, Nishshankamallapura8.6 km
- Damila Thupa · attraction, Nishshankamallapura8.6 km
- Ancient Auditorium · ruins, Nishshankamallapura8.6 km
- Hall · ruins, Bendiwewa9.0 km
- Alahana Pirivena · archaeological site, Bendiwewa9.1 km
- Baddha Sima Malakaya · ruins, Bendiwewa9.1 km
- Monastic Hospital · ruins, Bendiwewa9.2 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: Raja Ela

- 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) · Trincomalee63 km
- Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) · Batticaloa88 km

### Nearest railway station

Hingurakgoda (Hingurakgoda), about 2.4 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.

## Villages and localities in Raja Ela

Open gazetteers list **1 village, town or locality** in Raja Ela.

- Nugagahadamana

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).

## Weather in Raja Ela 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 Raja Ela

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hingurakgoda Hospital · Ulkatupotha 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.04641&mlon=80.96411#map=17/8.04641/80.96411) 

Bank Peoples Bank · Hingurakgoda 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.04071&mlon=80.95320#map=17/8.04071/80.95320) 

ATM Commercial Bank · C.P.Pura 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.00204&mlon=80.92448#map=17/8.00204/80.92448) 

Petrol pump Lanka IOC · Girithale Puranagama 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.99724&mlon=80.92796#map=17/7.99724/80.92796) 

Hotel Royal Park Hotel · Bubula 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.02606&mlon=80.95897#map=17/8.02606/80.95897) 

Mall Polonnaruwa City Center · Polonnaruwa Town 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94036&mlon=81.00146#map=17/7.94036/81.00146) 

School Ananda Balika Maha Vidyalaya,Hingurakgoda · Hinguraka Bandaragama 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.03601&mlon=80.95771#map=17/8.03601/80.95771) 

College Open University of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa Study Centre · Samudragama 7.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.96109&mlon=80.98288#map=17/7.96109/80.98288) 

Police station Hingurakgoda Police Station · Samapura 4.0 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.

## 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
- Hinguraka Bandaragama
- Hingurakgoda
- Jayanthipura
- Jayapura
- Katukeliyawa
- Kimbulawala
- Kumaragama
- Mahasengama
- Minihirigama
- Minneriya
- Moragaswewa
- Muwanpelessa
- Nagapokuna
- Paluwaddana
- Pasiyawewa
- Pulathisigama
- R.B. 01
- 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 Raja Ela?In Higurakgoda DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Raja Ela?Bubula, Girithale, Girithale Colony, Girithale Puranagama, Hathamuna, Henkolawela and Rajaelagama
- What is there to see in Raja Ela?Buddha, Nagalakanda Ruins, National Wildlife Museum, Tivanka Image House
- What time zone is Raja Ela in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Raja Ela?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Raja Ela?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Raja Ela?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Raja Ela?February to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Raja Ela?Hingurakgoda Hospital, about 3.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Raja Ela?Peoples Bank, about 2.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Raja Ela?Commercial Bank, about 3.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Raja Ela?Lanka IOC, about 3.1 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Raja Ela?LK7203160 (OCHA common operational dataset)