# Palugasdamana South GN division, Thamankaduwa DS Division > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/palugasdamana-south/ Grama Niladhari division · Thamankaduwa DS Division # Palugasdamana South Palugasdamana South is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Thamankaduwa DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province. It covers **2.87 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 2.9km² - 1mapped service ## Where is Palugasdamana South? Palugasdamana 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 8 other GN divisions: [Galthambarawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/galthambarawa/), [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/), [Kuruppu Junction](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/kuruppu-junction/), [Mahasen Pedesa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/mahasen-pedesa/), [Palugasdamana 01 Ela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/palugasdamana-01-ela/), [Palugasdamana 02 Ela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/palugasdamana-02-ela/) and [Palugasdamana North](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/palugasdamana-north/). By area it is the 5139th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 0.6% of [Thamankaduwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/polonnaruwa/thamankaduwa/). The centre of Palugasdamana South is about 172 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.9513° N, 81.0249° E. Local names: පලුගස්දමන 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 Palugasdamana South ### Nearby, outside Palugasdamana South - Shiva Devale No 2 · attraction, Ethumalpitiya1.9 km - Pabalu Vehera · archaeological site, Bendiwewa2.3 km - Ancient Northern Entrance · ruins, Bendiwewa2.4 km - Ancient City of Polonnaruwa · archaeological site, Bendiwewa2.5 km - Menik Vehera · ruins, Bendiwewa2.5 km - Monk's Cell · ruins, Bendiwewa2.6 km - Sat Mahal Prasadaya · ruins, Bendiwewa2.6 km - Chapter House · ruins, Bendiwewa2.6 km - Monastic Hospital · ruins, Bendiwewa2.6 km - Baddha Sima Malakaya · ruins, Bendiwewa2.6 km - Vatadage · monument, Bendiwewa2.6 km - Alahana Pirivena · archaeological site, Bendiwewa2.6 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: Palugasdamana 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) · Trincomalee68 km - Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) · Batticaloa77 km ### Nearest railway station Polonnaruwa (Kaduruwela West), about 2.5 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. ## Villages and localities in Palugasdamana South Open gazetteers list **1 village, town or locality** in Palugasdamana South. - Palugasdamana 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 Palugasdamana 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 Palugasdamana South Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Venus Nursing Home · Mahasen Pedesa 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94123&mlon=81.01829#map=17/7.94123/81.01829) Bank Amãna Bank · Kaduruwela West 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.93564&mlon=81.02752#map=17/7.93564/81.02752) ATM HNB · Polonnaruwa Town 1.9 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 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94196&mlon=81.01455#map=17/7.94196/81.01455) Hotel Hotel Dunhinda · Mahasen Pedesa 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.94056&mlon=81.01906#map=17/7.94056/81.01906) Mall New Nusky Jewellers · Kaduruwela West 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.93363&mlon=81.03071#map=17/7.93363/81.03071) School Palugasdamana Maha Vidyalaya · Palugasdamana South 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.95476&mlon=81.02376#map=17/7.95476/81.02376) College VTA Polonnaruwa · Perakum Pedesa 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.93359&mlon=81.03365#map=17/7.93359/81.03365) Police station Ticket check · Ethumalpitiya 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.95853&mlon=81.00530#map=17/7.95853/81.00530) 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 Palugasdamana South Places mapped inside Palugasdamana 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 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 - 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 Palugasdamana South?In Thamankaduwa DS Division, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Palugasdamana South?Galthambarawa, Kaduruwela East, Kaduruwela West, Kuruppu Junction, Mahasen Pedesa, Palugasdamana 01 Ela, Palugasdamana 02 Ela and Palugasdamana North - What is there to see in Palugasdamana South?Shiva Devale No 2, Pabalu Vehera, Ancient Northern Entrance, Ancient City of Polonnaruwa - What time zone is Palugasdamana South in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Palugasdamana South?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Palugasdamana South?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Palugasdamana South?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the best time to visit Palugasdamana South?February to March - Where is the nearest hospital to Palugasdamana South?Venus Nursing Home, about 1.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Palugasdamana South?Amãna Bank, about 1.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Palugasdamana South?HNB, about 1.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Palugasdamana South?Viskam Service Center & Fuel Station, about 1.5 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Palugasdamana South?LK7215095 (OCHA common operational dataset)