# Kadawalawewa GN division, Thamankaduwa DS Division – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/kadawalawewa/ Grama Niladhari division · Thamankaduwa DS Division # Kadawalawewa Kadawalawewa is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Thamankaduwa DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province. It covers **4.66 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 4.7km² - 2mapped services - 69 mtypical elevation ## Where is Kadawalawewa? Kadawalawewa 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 8 other GN divisions: [Chethiyagirigama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/chethiyagirigama/), [Nikawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/nikawewa/), [Samudragama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/samudragama/), [Sinha Udagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/sinha-udagama/), [Sirisangabo Pedesa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/sirisangabo-pedesa/), [Sudukanda - Nikawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/sudukanda-nikawewa/), [Thambalawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/thambalawewa/) and [Weeragama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/weeragama/). By area it is the 3175th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.0% of [Thamankaduwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/). The centre of Kadawalawewa is about 168 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.9635° N, 80.9638° E. Local names: කඩවලවැව . 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 Kadawalawewa ### Nearby, outside Kadawalawewa - Monastic Hospital · ruins, Bendiwewa4.3 km - Council Chamber of Nissankamalla · ruins, Bendiwewa4.3 km - Inscriptions of Nissankamalla · ruins, Bendiwewa4.3 km - Audience Hallof Nissankamalla · ruins, Bendiwewa4.4 km - Alahana Pirivena · archaeological site, Bendiwewa4.4 km - Royal Palace · ruins, Bendiwewa4.4 km - Bathing Pool · attraction, Bendiwewa4.4 km - Monk's Cell · ruins, Bendiwewa4.4 km - Ancient Auditorium · ruins, Nishshankamallapura4.4 km - Tomb of King Nissankamalla · ruins, Bendiwewa4.4 km - Hall · ruins, Bendiwewa4.4 km - Menik Vehera · ruins, Bendiwewa4.4 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: Kadawalawewa - 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) · Trincomalee68 km - Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) · Batticaloa84 km ### Nearest railway station Laksha Uyana (Laksha Uyana), about 4.6 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 17:51). 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 Kadawalawewa Open gazetteers list **1 village, town or locality** in Kadawalawewa. - Samudragama 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 Kadawalawewa 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 Kadawalawewa Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Venus Lanka Hospital · Polonnaruwa Town 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94042&mlon=81.00789#map=17/7.94042/81.00789) Bank Lanka Puthra Development Bank · Thopawewa 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94089&mlon=81.00010#map=17/7.94089/81.00010) ATM BOC · Jayanthipura 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.98555&mlon=80.96344#map=17/7.98555/80.96344) Petrol pump Lanka Filling Station · Samudragama 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.96237&mlon=80.98145#map=17/7.96237/80.98145) Hotel Polonnaruwa Holiday Inn · Samudragama 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.96743&mlon=80.97678#map=17/7.96743/80.97678) Mall Polonnaruwa City Center · Polonnaruwa Town 4.9 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 3.1 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 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.96109&mlon=80.98288#map=17/7.96109/80.98288) Police station Ticket check · Nishshankamallapura 3.8 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 Kadawalawewa Places mapped inside Kadawalawewa in open map data, by type. - Restaurants2 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 - Galthambarawa - Ganangolla - 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 Kadawalawewa?In Thamankaduwa DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Kadawalawewa?Chethiyagirigama, Nikawewa, Samudragama, Sinha Udagama, Sirisangabo Pedesa, Sudukanda - Nikawewa, Thambalawewa and Weeragama - What is there to see in Kadawalawewa?Monastic Hospital, Council Chamber of Nissankamalla, Inscriptions of Nissankamalla, Audience Hallof Nissankamalla - What time zone is Kadawalawewa in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Kadawalawewa?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Kadawalawewa?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Kadawalawewa?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the best time to visit Kadawalawewa?February to March - Where is the nearest hospital to Kadawalawewa?Venus Lanka Hospital, about 5.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Kadawalawewa?Lanka Puthra Development Bank, about 4.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Kadawalawewa?BOC, about 2.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kadawalawewa?Lanka Filling Station, about 1.9 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Kadawalawewa?LK7215120 (OCHA common operational dataset)