# Samapura GN division, Higurakgoda DS Division – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/samapura/ Grama Niladhari division · Higurakgoda DS Division # Samapura Samapura is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Higurakgoda DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province. It covers **6.79 km²**. 4 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 6.8km² - 3mapped services - 69 mtypical elevation ## Where is Samapura? Samapura 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 12 other GN divisions: [Bopura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/bopura/), [Jayapura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/jayapura/), [Kimbulawala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/kimbulawala/), [Kumaragama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/kumaragama/), [Pulathisigama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/pulathisigama/), [R.B. 01](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/r-b-01/), [Rankothgama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/rankothgama/), [Ulkatupotha](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/ulkatupotha/), [Ulpathwewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/ulpathwewa/), [Yatiyalpathana](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/yatiyalpathana/), [Yodha Ela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/yodha-ela/) and [Yudhaganawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/medirigiriya/yudhaganawa/). By area it is the 2004th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.0% of [Higurakgoda DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/). The centre of Samapura is about 175 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.0584° N, 80.9613° E. Local names: සාමපුර . 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 Samapura ### Nearby, outside Samapura - Buddha · monument, R.B. 012.3 km - Nagalakanda Ruins · ruins, Samagipura5.8 km - Pansalgodella Historical Place · archaeological site, Pansalgodella7.6 km - National Wildlife Museum · museum, C.P.Pura9.9 km - Tivanka Image House · attraction, Nishshankamallapura10 km - Lotus Pond · attraction, Nishshankamallapura10 km - Demala Maha Seya · attraction, Nishshankamallapura11 km - Damila Thupa · attraction, Nishshankamallapura11 km - Ancient Auditorium · ruins, Nishshankamallapura11 km - Medirigiriya Watadageya · archaeological site, Gajabapura12 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: Samapura - 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) · Trincomalee59 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 17:50). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](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 Samapura Open gazetteers list **4 villages, towns and localities** in Samapura. Settlements here lie between about 58 m and 78 m above sea level (median 69 m). - Ulpothwewa - Welihinnagala - Winsar Park - Yoda Ela Block B 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 Samapura 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 Samapura Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Hingurakgoda Hospital · Ulkatupotha 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.04641&mlon=80.96411#map=17/8.04641/80.96411) Bank Seylan Bank · Ulkatupotha 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.04173&mlon=80.95415#map=17/8.04173/80.95415) ATM Commercial Bank · C.P.Pura 7.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.00204&mlon=80.92448#map=17/8.00204/80.92448) Petrol pump Cooperative Filling Station · Rankothgama 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.08578&mlon=80.97734#map=17/8.08578/80.97734) Hotel Farmer Resort · Pulathisigama 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.04998&mlon=80.95934#map=17/8.04998/80.95934) 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 Bosath Tikiri Preschool · Bopura 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.04916&mlon=80.96677#map=17/8.04916/80.96677) College Medirigiriya National College · Mahasenpura 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.10571&mlon=80.95103#map=17/8.10571/80.95103) Police station Hingurakgoda Police Station · Samapura 1.2 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 Samapura Places mapped inside Samapura in open map data, by type. - Hotels2 - Police stations1 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 - 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 - 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 Samapura?In Higurakgoda DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Samapura?Bopura, Jayapura, Kimbulawala, Kumaragama, Pulathisigama, R.B. 01, Rankothgama, Ulkatupotha, Ulpathwewa, Yatiyalpathana, Yodha Ela and Yudhaganawa - What is there to see in Samapura?Buddha, Nagalakanda Ruins, Pansalgodella Historical Place, National Wildlife Museum - What time zone is Samapura in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Samapura?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Samapura?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Samapura?4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Samapura?Settlements lie between 58 m and 78 m - What is the best time to visit Samapura?February to March - Where is the nearest hospital to Samapura?Hingurakgoda Hospital, about 1.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Samapura?Seylan Bank, about 2.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Samapura?Commercial Bank, about 7.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Samapura?Cooperative Filling Station, about 3.5 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Samapura?LK7203055 (OCHA common operational dataset)