# Ethumalpitiya GN division, Thamankaduwa DS Division – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/ethumalpitiya/

Grama Niladhari division · Thamankaduwa DS Division 

# Ethumalpitiya

Ethumalpitiya is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Thamankaduwa DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province. It covers **3.65 km²**. Open map data shows 13 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 3.6km²
- 13mapped services

## Where is Ethumalpitiya?

Ethumalpitiya lies in [Thamankaduwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/), [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 10 other GN divisions: [Bendiwewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/bendiwewa/), [Galthambarawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/galthambarawa/), [Kuruppu Junction](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/kuruppu-junction/), [Laksha Uyana](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/laksha-uyana/), [Mahasen Pedesa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/mahasen-pedesa/), [Nikawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/nikawewa/), [Nishshankamallapura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/nishshankamallapura/), [Polonnaruwa Town](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/polonnaruwa-town/), [Sirisangabo Pedesa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/sirisangabo-pedesa/) and [Unagalavehera South](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/unagalavehera-south/). By area it is the 4115th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 0.8% of [Thamankaduwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/). The centre of Ethumalpitiya is about 171 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.9765° N, 80.9902° E. Local names: ඇතුමල්පිටිය .

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 Ethumalpitiya

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Ethumalpitiya: 3 attractions.

- Kumara Pokuna · attraction
- Royal Bath · attraction
- Shiva Devale No 2 · attraction

### Nearby, outside Ethumalpitiya

- Lotus Pond · attraction, Nishshankamallapura1.5 km
- Tivanka Image House · attraction, Nishshankamallapura1.8 km
- Ancient Auditorium · ruins, Nishshankamallapura1.8 km
- Damila Thupa · attraction, Nishshankamallapura1.8 km
- Demala Maha Seya · attraction, Nishshankamallapura1.8 km
- Hall · ruins, Bendiwewa2.2 km
- Baddha Sima Malakaya · ruins, Bendiwewa2.2 km
- Alahana Pirivena · archaeological site, Bendiwewa2.2 km
- Monastic Hospital · ruins, Bendiwewa2.3 km
- Monk's Cell · ruins, Bendiwewa2.3 km
- Menik Vehera · ruins, Bendiwewa2.9 km
- Ancient Northern Entrance · ruins, Bendiwewa3.1 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: Ethumalpitiya

- 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) · Trincomalee66 km
- Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) · Batticaloa81 km

### Nearest railway station

Laksha Uyana (Laksha Uyana), about 1.5 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 Ethumalpitiya 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 Ethumalpitiya

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Polonnaruwa Hospital · Polonnaruwa Town 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94365&mlon=81.00948#map=17/7.94365/81.00948) 

Bank Lanka Puthra Development Bank · Thopawewa 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94089&mlon=81.00010#map=17/7.94089/81.00010) 

ATM BOC · Jayanthipura 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.98555&mlon=80.96344#map=17/7.98555/80.96344) 

Petrol pump Lanka Filling Station · Samudragama 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.96237&mlon=80.98145#map=17/7.96237/80.98145) 

Hotel Hotel Anaulundawa · Nishshankamallapura 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.97283&mlon=80.99762#map=17/7.97283/80.99762) 

Mall Polonnaruwa City Center · Polonnaruwa Town 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94036&mlon=81.00146#map=17/7.94036/81.00146) 

School PO/Bendiwewa Maha Vidyalaya · Sirisangabo Pedesa 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.96041&mlon=80.99162#map=17/7.96041/80.99162) 

College Open University of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa Study Centre · Samudragama 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.96109&mlon=80.98288#map=17/7.96109/80.98288) 

Police station Ticket check · Nishshankamallapura 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.96521&mlon=80.99854#map=17/7.96521/80.99854) 

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 Ethumalpitiya

Places mapped inside Ethumalpitiya in open map data, by type.

- Hotels8
- Restaurants3
- Police stations2

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 Thamankaduwa DS Division

- Aluthwewa East
- Aluthwewa West
- Ambanganga
- Bendiwewa
- Damana Gemunupura
- Divulana
- Gallalla East
- Gallella West
- Galthambarawa
- Ganangolla
- Kadawalawewa
- Kaduruwela East
- Kaduruwela South
- Kaduruwela West
- Kalahagala
- Kalinga Ela
- Kotaleeya
- Kuruppu Junction
- Laksha Uyana
- Mahasen Pedesa
- Mahaweli Pedesa
- Manikkampattiya
- Medamaluwa
- Monarathenna
- Nelumvila
- Nikawewa
- Nishshankamalla Pedesa
- Nishshankamallapura
- Onegama
- Palugasdamana 01 Ela
- Palugasdamana 02 Ela
- Palugasdamana 03 Ela
- Palugasdamana North
- Palugasdamana South
- Parakrama Samudraya
- Perakum Pedesa
- Polonnaruwa Town
- Pothgul Pedesa
- Pudur
- Pulathisi Pedesa
- Samudragama
- Sevagama
- Shanthipura
- Sinha Udagama
- Sinhapura
- Sinharajapura
- Sirisangabo Pedesa
- Thopawewa
- Udawela
- Unagalavehera South
- Weera Pedesa
- Wewethenna
- Wijayabahupura
- Wijayarajapura

## Quick answers

- Where is Ethumalpitiya?In Thamankaduwa DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Ethumalpitiya?Bendiwewa, Galthambarawa, Kuruppu Junction, Laksha Uyana, Mahasen Pedesa, Nikawewa, Nishshankamallapura, Polonnaruwa Town, Sirisangabo Pedesa and Unagalavehera South
- What is there to see in Ethumalpitiya?Kumara Pokuna, Royal Bath, Shiva Devale No 2
- What time zone is Ethumalpitiya in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Ethumalpitiya?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Ethumalpitiya?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Ethumalpitiya?February to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ethumalpitiya?Polonnaruwa Hospital, about 4.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ethumalpitiya?Lanka Puthra Development Bank, about 4.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Ethumalpitiya?BOC, about 3.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ethumalpitiya?Lanka Filling Station, about 1.8 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Ethumalpitiya?LK7215110 (OCHA common operational dataset)