# Galthambarawa GN division, Thamankaduwa DS Division – Villages

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

Grama Niladhari division · Thamankaduwa DS Division 

# Galthambarawa

Galthambarawa is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Thamankaduwa DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province. It covers **1.49 km²**. Open map data shows 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1.5km²
- 1mapped service

## Where is Galthambarawa?

Galthambarawa 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 6 other GN divisions: [Ethumalpitiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/ethumalpitiya/), [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/), [Nishshankamallapura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/nishshankamallapura/), [Palugasdamana North](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/palugasdamana-north/) and [Palugasdamana South](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/palugasdamana-south/). By area it is the 8364th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 0.3% of [Thamankaduwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/). The centre of Galthambarawa is about 172 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.9603° N, 81.0148° E. Local names: ගල්තඹරාව .

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 Galthambarawa

### Nearby, outside Galthambarawa

- Baddha Sima Malakaya · ruins, Bendiwewa1.2 km
- Hall · ruins, Bendiwewa1.2 km
- Monk's Cell · ruins, Bendiwewa1.3 km
- Alahana Pirivena · archaeological site, Bendiwewa1.3 km
- Monastic Hospital · ruins, Bendiwewa1.3 km
- Shiva Devale No 2 · attraction, Ethumalpitiya1.4 km
- Ancient Auditorium · ruins, Nishshankamallapura1.5 km
- Damila Thupa · attraction, Nishshankamallapura1.5 km
- Demala Maha Seya · attraction, Nishshankamallapura1.5 km
- Ancient Northern Entrance · ruins, Bendiwewa1.6 km
- Menik Vehera · ruins, Bendiwewa1.6 km
- Pabalu Vehera · archaeological site, Bendiwewa1.7 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: Galthambarawa

- 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) · Trincomalee67 km
- Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) · Batticaloa78 km

### Nearest railway station

Parakum 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 Galthambarawa 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 Galthambarawa

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Polonnaruwa Hospital · Polonnaruwa Town 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94365&mlon=81.00948#map=17/7.94365/81.00948) 

Bank Lanka Puthra Development Bank · Thopawewa 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94089&mlon=81.00010#map=17/7.94089/81.00010) 

ATM HNB · Polonnaruwa Town 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94256&mlon=81.00957#map=17/7.94256/81.00957) 

Petrol pump Viskam Service Center & Fuel Station · Mahasen Pedesa 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94196&mlon=81.01455#map=17/7.94196/81.01455) 

Hotel Livinginn Polonnaruwa · Ethumalpitiya 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.96178&mlon=81.00869#map=17/7.96178/81.00869) 

Mall Polonnaruwa City Center · Polonnaruwa Town 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94036&mlon=81.00146#map=17/7.94036/81.00146) 

School Palugasdamana Maha Vidyalaya · Palugasdamana South 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.95476&mlon=81.02376#map=17/7.95476/81.02376) 

College ICT Institute · Polonnaruwa Town 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94018&mlon=81.00146#map=17/7.94018/81.00146) 

Police station Ticket check · Ethumalpitiya 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.96198&mlon=81.00561#map=17/7.96198/81.00561) 

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 Galthambarawa

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

- Restaurants1

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
- Ethumalpitiya
- Gallalla East
- Gallella West
- 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 Galthambarawa?In Thamankaduwa DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Galthambarawa?Ethumalpitiya, Kuruppu Junction, Laksha Uyana, Nishshankamallapura, Palugasdamana North and Palugasdamana South
- What is there to see in Galthambarawa?Baddha Sima Malakaya, Hall, Monk's Cell, Alahana Pirivena
- What time zone is Galthambarawa in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Galthambarawa?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Galthambarawa?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Galthambarawa?February to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Galthambarawa?Polonnaruwa Hospital, about 1.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Galthambarawa?Lanka Puthra Development Bank, about 2.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Galthambarawa?HNB, about 2.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Galthambarawa?Viskam Service Center & Fuel Station, about 2.0 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Galthambarawa?LK7215140 (OCHA common operational dataset)