# Sinhagama GN division, Higurakgoda DS Division – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/sinhagama/ Grama Niladhari division · Higurakgoda DS Division # Sinhagama Sinhagama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Higurakgoda DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province. It covers **195.9 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here. - 196km² - 95 mtypical elevation ## Where is Sinhagama? Sinhagama 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 16 other GN divisions: [Agbopura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/kantale/agbopura/), [Aluth Divulwewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/galenbidunuwewa/aluth-divulwewa/), [Bisobandara](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/medirigiriya/bisobandara/), [Dematawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/horowpathana/dematawewa/), [Galoya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/galoya/), [Janasirigama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/galenbidunuwewa/janasirigama/), [Kantale Town](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/trincomalee/kantale/kantale-town/), [Kavuduluwewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/medirigiriya/kavuduluwewa/), [Kumbukwewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/galenbidunuwewa/kumbukwewa/), [Kurunegala Colony](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/galenbidunuwewa/kurunegala-colony/), [Maithrigama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/palugaswewa/maithrigama/), [Meniksorowwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/medirigiriya/meniksorowwa/), [Rotawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/rotawewa/), [Thissapura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/medirigiriya/thissapura/), [Viharagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/medirigiriya/viharagama/) and [Wedikachchiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/medirigiriya/wedikachchiya/). By area it is the 13th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 27.8% of [Higurakgoda DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/). The centre of Sinhagama is about 183 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.2402° N, 80.8644° E. Local names: සිංහගම . 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 Sinhagama ### Nearby, outside Sinhagama - Kaudulla National Park · nature reserve, Thissapura11 km - Ralapanawa Nature Reserve · nature reserve, Wedikachchiya13 km - Viewpoint Hurulu Eco Park · viewpoint, Galoya15 km - Medirigiriya Watadageya · archaeological site, Gajabapura17 km - Hospital complex · ruins, Gajabapura17 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: Sinhagama - 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) · Trincomalee48 km - Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) · Batticaloa107 km ### Nearest railway station Hatares Kotuwa (Galoya), about 11 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:12, 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 Sinhagama Open gazetteers list **1 village, town or locality** in Sinhagama. - Alutoya 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). ## Landscape and landmarks of Sinhagama Named natural and historic features inside Sinhagama, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 3 reservoirs and tanks. - Alankulama Wewa - Alut Wewa - Napandurawa Wewa ### Hills and mountains 3 hills. - Mahamorakanda · 215 m - Moragahakanda · 171 m - Watugahahinna · 138 m ### Forests and nature 1 forest; 1 forest reserve. - Hurulu Forest Reserve - Singhagama ### Getting around 1 railway station. - Alutoya Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Sinhagama 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 Sinhagama Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Base Hospital Medirigiriya · Medirigiriya 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.14336&mlon=80.96722#map=17/8.14336/80.96722) Bank Medirigiriya Hatton National Bank · Medirigiriya 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.14285&mlon=80.97496#map=17/8.14285/80.97496) ATM Peoples Bank · Habarana 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.03996&mlon=80.75475#map=17/8.03996/80.75475) Petrol pump Lanka Filling Station · Galenbindunuwewa 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.29034&mlon=80.71790#map=17/8.29034/80.71790) Hotel Ulpatha Nature Resort · Kurunegala Colony 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.24107&mlon=80.75343#map=17/8.24107/80.75343) Mall Polonnaruwa City Center · Polonnaruwa Town 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94036&mlon=81.00146#map=17/7.94036/81.00146) School St.Anne's College · Kurunegala Colony 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.23333&mlon=80.75000#map=17/8.23333/80.75000) College Medirigiriya National School · Medirigiriya 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.14227&mlon=80.96951#map=17/8.14227/80.96951) Police station Police Station - Galoya · Galoya 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.14907&mlon=80.83722#map=17/8.14907/80.83722) 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 - Raja Ela - Rajaelagama - Rankothgama - Rathmale - Rotawewa - Samagipura - Samapura - 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 Sinhagama?In Higurakgoda DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Sinhagama?Agbopura, Aluth Divulwewa, Bisobandara, Dematawewa, Galoya, Janasirigama, Kantale Town, Kavuduluwewa, Kumbukwewa, Kurunegala Colony, Maithrigama, Meniksorowwa, Rotawewa, Thissapura, Viharagama and Wedikachchiya - What is there to see in Sinhagama?Kaudulla National Park, Ralapanawa Nature Reserve, Viewpoint Hurulu Eco Park, Medirigiriya Watadageya - What time zone is Sinhagama in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Sinhagama?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Sinhagama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Sinhagama?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Sinhagama?3 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Sinhagama?Mahamorakanda (215 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Sinhagama?February to March - Where is the nearest hospital to Sinhagama?Base Hospital Medirigiriya, about 16 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Sinhagama?Medirigiriya Hatton National Bank, about 16 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Sinhagama?Peoples Bank, about 25 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sinhagama?Lanka Filling Station, about 17 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Sinhagama?LK7203005 (OCHA common operational dataset)