# Thamankaduwa DS Division, Polonnaruwa District – GN divisions > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/ Divisional Secretariat division · Polonnaruwa District # Thamankaduwa DS Division Thamankaduwa DS Division is a Divisional Secretariat (DS) division of Sri Lanka in Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province. It covers **467.4 km²**. It is divided into 55 GN divisions. 33 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 198 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 467km² - 55GN divisions - 198mapped services ## Where is Thamankaduwa DS Division? Thamankaduwa DS Division lies in [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 6 other DS divisions: [Dehiattakandiya DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/ampara/dehiattakandiya/), [Dimbulagala DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/dimbulagala/), [Elahera DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/elahera/), [Higurakgoda DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/), [Lankapura DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/lankapura/) and [Wilgamuwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/matale/wilgamuwa/). By area it is the 35th largest of 339 DS divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 13.5% of [Polonnaruwa District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/). The centre of Thamankaduwa DS Division is about 162 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.8680° N, 80.9825° E. Local names: තමන්කඩුව · தமன்கடுவை . Source: [Survey Department of Sri Lanka via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-lka). ## GN divisions of Thamankaduwa DS Division Grama Niladhari division Area km² Localities Services [Aluthwewa East](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/aluthwewa-east/) 1.2 0 0 [Aluthwewa West](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/aluthwewa-west/) 4.9 0 0 [Ambanganga](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/ambanganga/) 6.4 0 0 [Bendiwewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/bendiwewa/) 3.0 1 11 [Damana Gemunupura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/damana-gemunupura/) 4.9 0 0 [Divulana](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/divulana/) 6.2 1 1 [Ethumalpitiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/ethumalpitiya/) 3.6 0 13 [Gallalla East](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/gallalla-east/) 8.0 2 0 [Gallella West](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/gallella-west/) 0.8 0 0 [Galthambarawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/galthambarawa/) 1.5 0 1 [Ganangolla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/ganangolla/) 3.5 2 0 [Kadawalawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/kadawalawewa/) 4.7 1 2 [Kaduruwela East](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/kaduruwela-east/) 1.2 0 0 [Kaduruwela South](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/kaduruwela-south/) 2.1 0 1 [Kaduruwela West](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/kaduruwela-west/) 3.0 1 37 [Kalahagala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/kalahagala/) 256 7 0 [Kalinga Ela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/kalinga-ela/) 4.5 0 0 [Kotaleeya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/kotaleeya/) 25 0 2 [Kuruppu Junction](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/kuruppu-junction/) 0.7 0 0 [Laksha Uyana](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/laksha-uyana/) 5.9 2 0 [Mahasen Pedesa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/mahasen-pedesa/) 0.9 0 13 [Mahaweli Pedesa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/mahaweli-pedesa/) 0.4 0 1 [Manikkampattiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/manikkampattiya/) 2.3 0 0 [Medamaluwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/medamaluwa/) 3.9 0 0 [Monarathenna](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/monarathenna/) 4.8 0 0 [Nelumvila](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/nelumvila/) 1.2 3 0 [Nikawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/nikawewa/) 3.5 0 3 [Nishshankamalla Pedesa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/nishshankamalla-pedesa/) 0.6 0 3 [Nishshankamallapura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/nishshankamallapura/) 3.6 1 7 [Onegama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/onegama/) 2.7 1 0 [Palugasdamana 01 Ela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/palugasdamana-01-ela/) 1.7 0 0 [Palugasdamana 02 Ela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/palugasdamana-02-ela/) 3.2 0 1 [Palugasdamana 03 Ela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/palugasdamana-03-ela/) 4.3 0 0 [Palugasdamana North](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/palugasdamana-north/) 1.0 2 2 [Palugasdamana South](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/palugasdamana-south/) 2.9 1 1 [Parakrama Samudraya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/parakrama-samudraya/) 3.0 1 0 [Perakum Pedesa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/perakum-pedesa/) 0.5 1 3 [Polonnaruwa Town](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/polonnaruwa-town/) 1.9 1 30 [Pothgul Pedesa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/pothgul-pedesa/) 1.6 1 11 [Pudur](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/pudur/) 7.7 1 0 [Pulathisi Pedesa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/pulathisi-pedesa/) 3.1 0 6 [Samudragama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/samudragama/) 1.3 0 6 [Sevagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/sevagama/) 4.8 0 0 [Shanthipura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/shanthipura/) 1.4 0 1 [Sinha Udagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/sinha-udagama/) 19 1 0 [Sinhapura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/sinhapura/) 4.6 0 0 [Sinharajapura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/sinharajapura/) 9.8 1 0 [Sirisangabo Pedesa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/sirisangabo-pedesa/) 2.7 0 11 [Thopawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/thopawewa/) 1.4 0 22 [Udawela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/udawela/) 0.9 0 4 [Unagalavehera South](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/unagalavehera-south/) 2.6 0 0 [Weera Pedesa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/weera-pedesa/) 3.4 0 4 [Wewethenna](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/wewethenna/) 4.4 0 0 [Wijayabahupura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/wijayabahupura/) 4.8 1 1 [Wijayarajapura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/wijayarajapura/) 3.8 0 0 Source: [Survey Department of Sri Lanka via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-lka); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). ## Villages and localities in Thamankaduwa DS Division Open gazetteers list **33 villages, towns and localities** in Thamankaduwa DS Division. The largest with a recorded population: Polonnaruwa (13,900). Settlements here lie between about 35 m and 84 m above sea level (median 54 m). - 14 Canal - 26th Mile Post - Anaulundawa - Angamedilla - Dastota - Divulana - Dumbutulugala - Galawachchakuliya - Gallella - Ganangolla - Jayanthipura - Kaduruwela - Kalahagala - Kalahagalawewa - Kanduruwela - Kotawella - Kukurumanwela - Kurunduwatte Junction - Kusumama - Kusumgama - Mahagantota - Manikkampattiya - Nawanagaraya - New Town - Onegama - Palugasdamana - Polonnaruwa - Pudur - Samudragama - Sinha Udagama - Tunkema - Walekade Junction - Weweltenna 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 Thamankaduwa DS Division Named natural and historic features inside Thamankaduwa DS Division, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 17 reservoirs and tanks; 11 rivers and streams; 1 lake. - Alut Wewa - Alut Wewa - Aluth Wewa - Amban Ganga - Dastota Wewa - Dedarane Wewa - Divul Ela - Divulankadawala Ela - Diwulpitiya Ela - Gailella Kotaliya - Gottembara Ela - Gu Wewa - Kadaeme Wewa - Kalahagala Wewa - Katugaha Wewa - Konduruwa Wewa - Kuda Rotalawala Wewa - Maha Rotalawala Wewa - Mahaiyawe Wewa - Malagomuwa Wewa - Nabadilla Wewa - Nabudagas Kataliya - Nawagaha Ela - Nika Wewa …and 5 more. ### Forests and nature 2 forests; 1 forest reserve. - Kalinga Nuwara - Kohombaeliya - Wasgomuwa Intermediate Zone ### Getting around 1 railway station; 1 railway halt. - Galella - Polonnaruwa 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 Thamankaduwa DS Division 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/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Thamankaduwa DS Division Places mapped inside Thamankaduwa DS Division in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals7 - Banks18 - ATMs3 - Petrol pumps5 - Hotels80 - Shopping malls2 - Schools14 - Colleges and universities9 - Cinemas1 - Pharmacies4 - Restaurants46 - Police stations9 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. ## Quick answers - Where is Thamankaduwa DS Division?In Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Thamankaduwa DS Division?Dehiattakandiya DS Division, Dimbulagala DS Division, Elahera DS Division, Higurakgoda DS Division, Lankapura DS Division and Wilgamuwa DS Division - How many villages are in Thamankaduwa DS Division?33 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Thamankaduwa DS Division?Settlements lie between 35 m and 84 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Thamankaduwa DS Division?17 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Thamankaduwa DS Division?February to March - How many hospitals are in Thamankaduwa DS Division?7 mapped - How many banks are in Thamankaduwa DS Division?18 mapped - How many ATMs are in Thamankaduwa DS Division?3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Thamankaduwa DS Division?5 mapped - What is the P-code of Thamankaduwa DS Division?LK7215 (OCHA common operational dataset)