# Kalahagala GN division, Thamankaduwa DS Division – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/kalahagala/ Grama Niladhari division · Thamankaduwa DS Division # Kalahagala Kalahagala is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Thamankaduwa DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province. It covers **256.4 km²**. 7 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 256km² - 73 mtypical elevation ## Where is Kalahagala? Kalahagala 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 25 other GN divisions: [Aluthwewa West](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/aluthwewa-west/), [Ambanganga](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/ambanganga/), [Atharagallewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/elahera/atharagallewa/), [Bendiwewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/bendiwewa/), [Damanewewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/dimbulagala/damanewewa/), [Diyabeduma](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/elahera/diyabeduma/), [Ganangolla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/ganangolla/), [Gangeyaya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/elahera/gangeyaya/), [Kahatagahapitiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/elahera/kahatagahapitiya/), [Kirioya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/elahera/kirioya/), [Kotaleeya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/kotaleeya/), [Kumbukoya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/matale/wilgamuwa/kumbukoya/), [Meewathpura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/dimbulagala/meewathpura/), [Nikapitiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/elahera/nikapitiya/), [Nuwaragala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/dimbulagala/nuwaragala/), [Parakrama Samudraya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/parakrama-samudraya/), [Pihitiwewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/dimbulagala/pihitiwewa/), [Pothgul Pedesa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/pothgul-pedesa/), [Rideela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/eastern/ampara/dehiattakandiya/rideela/), [Samudragama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/samudragama/), [Sinha Udagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/sinha-udagama/), [Siripura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/dimbulagala/siripura/), [Sudukanda - Nikawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/higurakgoda/sudukanda-nikawewa/), [Thopawewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/thopawewa/) and [Yakkure](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/dimbulagala/yakkure/). By area it is the 9th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 54.8% of [Thamankaduwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/). The centre of Kalahagala is about 158 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.8321° N, 80.9566° E. Local names: කලහගල . 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 Kalahagala OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Kalahagala: 2 nature reserves. - Angamedilla National Park · nature reserve - Wasgamuwa National Park · nature reserve ### Nearby, outside Kalahagala - Parakramabahu I · memorial, Pothgul Pedesa11 km - Archaeological Museum · museum, Bendiwewa13 km - Starting Point · attraction, Bendiwewa13 km - Bathing Pool · attraction, Bendiwewa13 km - Bisokotuwa · ruins, Bendiwewa13 km - Royal Palace of King Parakramabahu · attraction, Bendiwewa13 km - Tomb of King Nissankamalla · ruins, Bendiwewa13 km - Royal Palace · ruins, Bendiwewa13 km - Audience Hallof Nissankamalla · ruins, Bendiwewa13 km - Royal Bath · attraction, Ethumalpitiya13 km - Kumara Pokuna · attraction, Ethumalpitiya13 km - Inscriptions of Nissankamalla · ruins, Bendiwewa13 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: Kalahagala - 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 - Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) · Batticaloa81 km - China Bay Airport (TRR) · Trincomalee82 km ### Nearest railway station Polonnaruwa (Kaduruwela West), about 14 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 2026-11-03](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 Kalahagala Open gazetteers list **7 villages, towns and localities** in Kalahagala. Settlements here lie between about 45 m and 84 m above sea level (median 73 m). - Angamedilla - Dastota - Dumbutulugala - Kalahagala - Kalahagalawewa - Kotawella - Kukurumanwela 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 Kalahagala Named natural and historic features inside Kalahagala, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 12 reservoirs and tanks; 4 rivers and streams; 1 lake. - Alut Wewa - Dastota Wewa - Dedarane Wewa - Gu Wewa - Kadaeme Wewa - Kalahagala Wewa - Kuda Rotalawala Wewa - Maha Rotalawala Wewa - Mahaiyawe Wewa - Malagomuwa Wewa - Nabadilla Wewa - Nabudagas Kataliya - Nawagaha Ela - Parakrama Samudra - Pitakinda Ela - Uda Wewa - Veddigala Ela ### Forests and nature 2 forests; 1 forest reserve. - Kalinga Nuwara - Kohombaeliya - Wasgomuwa Intermediate Zone 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 Kalahagala 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 Kalahagala Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Venus Lanka Hospital · Polonnaruwa Town 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94042&mlon=81.00789#map=17/7.94042/81.00789) Bank Bank Of Ceylon · Pothgul Pedesa 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.91465&mlon=80.99761#map=17/7.91465/80.99761) ATM BOC · Polonnaruwa Town 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94257&mlon=81.00951#map=17/7.94257/81.00951) Petrol pump CEYPETCO · Polonnaruwa Town 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.93964&mlon=81.00106#map=17/7.93964/81.00106) Hotel Crystal Resort · Udawela 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.91460&mlon=81.00420#map=17/7.91460/81.00420) Mall Polonnaruwa City Center · Polonnaruwa Town 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94036&mlon=81.00146#map=17/7.94036/81.00146) School Parakum Pre-School · Pothgul Pedesa 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.91486&mlon=80.99829#map=17/7.91486/80.99829) College Royal Primary College · Pothgul Pedesa 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.91920&mlon=80.99735#map=17/7.91920/80.99735) Police station Ticket check · Pothgul Pedesa 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.92564&mlon=80.99401#map=17/7.92564/80.99401) 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. ## 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 South - Kaduruwela West - 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 Kalahagala?In Thamankaduwa DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Kalahagala?Aluthwewa West, Ambanganga, Atharagallewa, Bendiwewa, Damanewewa, Diyabeduma, Ganangolla, Gangeyaya, Kahatagahapitiya, Kirioya, Kotaleeya, Kumbukoya, Meewathpura, Nikapitiya, Nuwaragala, Parakrama Samudraya, Pihitiwewa, Pothgul Pedesa, Rideela, Samudragama, Sinha Udagama, Siripura, Sudukanda - Nikawewa, Thopawewa and Yakkure - What is there to see in Kalahagala?Angamedilla National Park, Wasgamuwa National Park - What time zone is Kalahagala in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Kalahagala?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Kalahagala?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Kalahagala?7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Kalahagala?Settlements lie between 45 m and 84 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Kalahagala?12 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Kalahagala?February to March - Where is the nearest hospital to Kalahagala?Venus Lanka Hospital, about 13 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Kalahagala?Bank Of Ceylon, about 10 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Kalahagala?BOC, about 14 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kalahagala?CEYPETCO, about 13 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Kalahagala?LK7215275 (OCHA common operational dataset)