# Galdeniya GN division, Alawwa DS Division, Kurunegala District > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/alawwa/galdeniya/ Grama Niladhari division · Alawwa DS Division # Galdeniya Galdeniya is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Alawwa DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It covers **2.50 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here. - 2.5km² ## Where is Galdeniya? Galdeniya lies in [Alawwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/alawwa/), [Kurunegala District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/), [North Western Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 7 other GN divisions: [Epaladeniya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/narammala/epaladeniya/), [Giriullagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/gampaha/mirigama/giriullagama/), [Hapugahagedara](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/gampaha/mirigama/hapugahagedara/), [Kanameewala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/alawwa/kanameewala/), [Loluwagoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/gampaha/mirigama/loluwagoda/), [Madurupitiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/gampaha/mirigama/madurupitiya/) and [Nebadawathura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/alawwa/nebadawathura/). By area it is the 5816th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.9% of [Alawwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/alawwa/). The centre of Galdeniya is about 53 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.3104° N, 80.1518° E. Local names: ගල්දෙණිය . 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 Galdeniya ### Nearby, outside Galdeniya - Maliga Gala · archaeological site, Dambadeniya South5.8 km - Dambadeniya Anciant Kingdom Rock · attraction, Dambadeniya South5.8 km - Palace of King Parakramabahu II · attraction, Dambadeniya South5.9 km - Dambadeniya Museum · museum, Dambadeniya South6.0 km - Bothale Walawwa · castle or fort, Bothale Pahalagama East7.1 km - Sanjaya · attraction, Neligama Ihala9.3 km - Rangallepola · viewpoint, Rangallepola14 km - Kešu · attraction, Bataleeya14 km - Wadakada Ella Falls · waterfall, Wadawa16 km - Dedigama Musium · museum, Dedigama17 km - Dedigama Museum · museum, Dedigama17 km - Dedigama Kota Vehera · archaeological site, Dedigama17 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: Galdeniya - 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 - Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo33 km - Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo62 km ### Nearest railway station Botale (Bothale Pahalagama), about 6.0 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:53) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:13, sunset around 17:55). 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 Galdeniya Open gazetteers list **1 village, town or locality** in Galdeniya. - Panadanda 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 Galdeniya Named natural and historic features inside Galdeniya, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Estates 1 estate. - Wagolla 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 Galdeniya and the best time to visit Using the climate of Kurunegala District, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C). About 1,599 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (270 mm) and the driest Feb (55 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February and June to September**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 25 61 Feb 26 55 Mar 28 94 Apr 28 182 May 28 162 Jun 27 93 Jul 27 65 Aug 27 76 Sep 27 118 Oct 27 258 Nov 26 270 Dec 26 165 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Galdeniya Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Giriulla Medical Laboratory · Malgamuwa 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.33132&mlon=80.12389#map=17/7.33132/80.12389) Bank Peoples Bank · Boyawalana 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.33500&mlon=80.17620#map=17/7.33500/80.17620) ATM People's Bank ATM · Alawwa South 9.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.29488&mlon=80.23814#map=17/7.29488/80.23814) Petrol pump Boyawalana Gas Station · Boyawalana 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.33513&mlon=80.17607#map=17/7.33513/80.17607) Hotel Moon Shade - Handapanagla · Handapangala 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.33136&mlon=80.15104#map=17/7.33136/80.15104) Mall Singer - Pannala · Pannala 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.32913&mlon=80.02503#map=17/7.32913/80.02503) School Crescent International Pre-School and English Academy · Kandangamuwa 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.29239&mlon=80.13334#map=17/7.29239/80.13334) College Sri Rahula Central College - Alawwa · Madurupitiya 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.28429&mlon=80.15899#map=17/7.28429/80.15899) Police station Giriulla police · Maharagama 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.33453&mlon=80.12503#map=17/7.33453/80.12503) 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 Alawwa DS Division - Abbowa - Alawwa North - Alawwa South - Bowala - Boyawalana - Bujjomuwa - Damunupola - Dehelgamuwa - Divulgahakotuwa - Galatharaya - Galgamuwa North - Galgamuwa South - Galpottepola - Henduwawa - Henduwawa Colony - Hinnarapola - Humbuluwa East - Humbuluwa West - Ihala Kalalpitiya - Ihala Walakumbura - Ihala Wettewa - Imbulgoda - Kanameewala - Kandegedara North - Kandegedara South - Kebellavita - Kendagolla - Kendahena - Keppitiwalana - Kiriwanapola - Koholana - Lewdeniya - Madawala - Maharachchimulla - Maldeniya - Medagampola - Miriheliya - Nawathalwatta - Nebadawathura - Nugawela - Nungamuwa Ihala - Nungamuwa Pahala - Othara Kiruwampola - Pahala Kalalpitiya - Pahala Walakumbura - Pallekekulawala - Pallemorugama - Pangolla - Pannala - Paramaulla - Poramadala - Thumbulla - Udagankanda - Udakekulawala - Vilgamuwa - Vilgamuwa Watta - Wadawa - Waduwawa - Wedeniya - Welikare - Wennoruwa East - Wennoruwa West - Wewala - Yatigaloluwa - Yattalgoda ## Quick answers - Where is Galdeniya?In Alawwa DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Galdeniya?Epaladeniya, Giriullagama, Hapugahagedara, Kanameewala, Loluwagoda, Madurupitiya and Nebadawathura - What is there to see in Galdeniya?Maliga Gala, Dambadeniya Anciant Kingdom Rock, Palace of King Parakramabahu II, Dambadeniya Museum - What time zone is Galdeniya in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Galdeniya?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Galdeniya?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Galdeniya?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the best time to visit Galdeniya?January to February and June to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Galdeniya?Giriulla Medical Laboratory, about 3.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Galdeniya?Peoples Bank, about 3.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Galdeniya?People's Bank ATM, about 9.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Galdeniya?Boyawalana Gas Station, about 3.8 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Galdeniya?LK6184245 (OCHA common operational dataset)