# Kaduruwela South GN division, Thamankaduwa DS Division

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

Grama Niladhari division · Thamankaduwa DS Division 

# Kaduruwela South

Kaduruwela South is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Thamankaduwa DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province. It covers **2.12 km²**. Open map data shows 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 2.1km²
- 1mapped service

## Where is Kaduruwela South?

Kaduruwela South 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 7 other GN divisions: [Divulana](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/divulana/), [Kaduruwela East](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/kaduruwela-east/), [Kaduruwela West](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/kaduruwela-west/), [Kotaleeya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/kotaleeya/), [Manikkampattiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/manikkampattiya/), [Nelumvila](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/nelumvila/) and [Perakum Pedesa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/perakum-pedesa/). By area it is the 6638th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 0.5% of [Thamankaduwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/). The centre of Kaduruwela South is about 172 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.9282° N, 81.0434° E. Local names: කදුරුවෙල දකුණ .

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 Kaduruwela South

### Nearby, outside Kaduruwela South

- Shiva Devale No 2 · attraction, Ethumalpitiya4.6 km
- Royal Bath · attraction, Ethumalpitiya4.8 km
- Kumara Pokuna · attraction, Ethumalpitiya4.8 km
- Council Chamber · attraction, Bendiwewa4.8 km
- Pabalu Vehera · archaeological site, Bendiwewa4.9 km
- Royal Palace of King Parakramabahu · attraction, Bendiwewa5.0 km
- Ancient City of Polonnaruwa · archaeological site, Bendiwewa5.0 km
- Sat Mahal Prasadaya · ruins, Bendiwewa5.1 km
- Vatadage · monument, Bendiwewa5.1 km
- Chapter House · ruins, Bendiwewa5.1 km
- Polonnaruwa Quadrangle · attraction, Bendiwewa5.1 km
- Nissankalata Mandapa · ruins, Bendiwewa5.1 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: Kaduruwela South

- 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) · Trincomalee70 km
- Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) · Batticaloa74 km

### Nearest railway station

Polonnaruwa (Kaduruwela West), about 1.1 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 06:10, 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 Kaduruwela South 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 Kaduruwela South

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital District General Hospital -Polonnaruwa · Kaduruwela West 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.92352&mlon=81.03909#map=17/7.92352/81.03909) 

Bank NSB · Kaduruwela West 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.92855&mlon=81.03407#map=17/7.92855/81.03407) 

ATM HNB · Polonnaruwa Town 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94256&mlon=81.00957#map=17/7.94256/81.00957) 

Petrol pump Kaduruwela · Kaduruwela West 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.92671&mlon=81.03555#map=17/7.92671/81.03555) 

Hotel Usha Guest House · Perakum Pedesa 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.92967&mlon=81.03595#map=17/7.92967/81.03595) 

Mall New Nusky Jewellers · Kaduruwela West 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.93363&mlon=81.03071#map=17/7.93363/81.03071) 

School Kaduruwela Muslim Central College · Kaduruwela South 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.92723&mlon=81.03873#map=17/7.92723/81.03873) 

College VTA Polonnaruwa · Perakum Pedesa 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.93359&mlon=81.03365#map=17/7.93359/81.03365) 

Police station Kaduruwela · Kaduruwela West 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.92453&mlon=81.03745#map=17/7.92453/81.03745) 

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 Kaduruwela South

Places mapped inside Kaduruwela South in open map data, by type.

- Schools1

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
- Kadawalawewa
- Kaduruwela East
- 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 Kaduruwela South?In Thamankaduwa DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Kaduruwela South?Divulana, Kaduruwela East, Kaduruwela West, Kotaleeya, Manikkampattiya, Nelumvila and Perakum Pedesa
- What is there to see in Kaduruwela South?Shiva Devale No 2, Royal Bath, Kumara Pokuna, Council Chamber
- What time zone is Kaduruwela South in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Kaduruwela South?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Kaduruwela South?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Kaduruwela South?February to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kaduruwela South?District General Hospital -Polonnaruwa, about 0.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kaduruwela South?NSB, about 1.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Kaduruwela South?HNB, about 4.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kaduruwela South?Kaduruwela, about 0.9 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Kaduruwela South?LK7215190 (OCHA common operational dataset)