# Daramitipola GN division, Ibbagamuwa DS Division – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/daramitipola/ Grama Niladhari division · Ibbagamuwa DS Division # Daramitipola Daramitipola is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Ibbagamuwa DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It covers **1.42 km²**. 3 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 1.4km² - 1mapped service - 167 mtypical elevation ## Where is Daramitipola? Daramitipola lies in [Ibbagamuwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/), [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: [Gopallawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/rideegama/gopallawa/), [Hiddana](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/hiddana/), [Ihala Gokarella](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/ihala-gokarella/), [Medagedara](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/medagedara/), [Polgolla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/polgolla/), [Siyambalawehera](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/siyambalawehera/) and [Udathammita](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/udathammita/). By area it is the 8587th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 0.7% of [Ibbagamuwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/). The centre of Daramitipola is about 100 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.5840° N, 80.4798° E. Local names: දරමිටිපල . 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 Daramitipola ### Nearby, outside Daramitipola - The Cocoons viewpoint · viewpoint, Nindapella3.4 km - Pahan Gala Viewpoint · viewpoint, Warakawehera6.2 km - Dolukanda Cave 2 · cave, Hunupola8.7 km - Dolukanda Sunset · viewpoint, Moragolla9.1 km - Dolukanda Cave · attraction, Moragolla9.3 km - Peak · attraction, Arankele13 km - Reservation · nature reserve, Kurunegala Town - North East16 km - Royal Spice Garden · attraction, Walliwela16 km - New Paradise Spice Garden · attraction, Walliwela16 km - Sirilak Spice and Herbal Botanical Garden · attraction, Kavudupelella16 km - Paramount Spice Garden · attraction, Kavudupelella16 km - Reservation · nature reserve, Kurunegala Town - North East16 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: Daramitipola - 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) · Colombo80 km - Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo107 km ### Nearest railway station Wellawa (Wellawa), about 13 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:51) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:12, sunset around 17:53). 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 Daramitipola Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Daramitipola. - Daramitipola - Medagedara - Thalgodapitiya 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 Daramitipola Named natural and historic features inside Daramitipola, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Udatammita · 177 m 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 Daramitipola 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 Daramitipola Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Gokarella Divisional Hospital · Daramitipola 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.58538&mlon=80.47531#map=17/7.58538/80.47531) Bank Bank of Ceylon · Wewegedara 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.54782&mlon=80.48976#map=17/7.54782/80.48976) ATM People's Bank ATM · Wewegedara 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.54878&mlon=80.49306#map=17/7.54878/80.49306) Petrol pump Lanka Filling Station · Siyambalawehera 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.59898&mlon=80.48110#map=17/7.59898/80.48110) Hotel Ranmal Nature Hotel · Polgolla 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.58111&mlon=80.47109#map=17/7.58111/80.47109) Mall Matrixx Showroom · Kurunegala Town - Bazaar 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.48865&mlon=80.36446#map=17/7.48865/80.36446) School Sir William Gopallawa Central College · Siyambalawehera 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.59718&mlon=80.48145#map=17/7.59718/80.48145) College Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute · Malbe 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.46638&mlon=80.51778#map=17/7.46638/80.51778) Police station Gokarella Police Station · Siyambalawehera 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.59539&mlon=80.48023#map=17/7.59539/80.48023) 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 Daramitipola Places mapped inside Daramitipola in open map data, by type. - Hospitals1 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 Ibbagamuwa DS Division - Ambanpola - Aragama - Bakmeegolla - Bandipola - Bogamuwa - Deeyawa - Dehelgamuwa - Dewagiriya - Diddeniya - Diggalawatta - Diyathure - Doluwa - Galketigama - Ganegoda - Godagama - Godarathmale - Gurussa - Hangamuwa - Henegedara - Hiddana - Hipawwa - Ibbagamuwa - Ihala Gokarella - Ipalawa - Kahatawela - Kandegedara - Kandulawa - Karandagolla - Katupotha - Kendawala - Kimbulwana Oya - Kiribamuna - Kirindigalla - Kumbalanga - Lenawa - Madigedethilianga - Mahagama - Mahamookalanyaya - Manapaya - Medagampola - Medagedara - Medamulla - Meddeketiya - Megodadiyathure - Muruthawa - Nabeta - Neerammulla - Neketta - Nelliya - Nembilikumbura - Nindapella - Omaragolla - Panliyadda - Pannala - Peddawa - Periyakadunelawa - Pitapahamuna - Polgolla - Polkatuwa - Pudukkulama - Puswellegama - Ragedara - Siyambalawehera - Thalgodapitiya - Thammita - Thihawa - Udathammita - Udawela - Unit 3 - Ussawa - Wadupola - Welgala - Wewalagama ## Quick answers - Where is Daramitipola?In Ibbagamuwa DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Daramitipola?Gopallawa, Hiddana, Ihala Gokarella, Medagedara, Polgolla, Siyambalawehera and Udathammita - What is there to see in Daramitipola?The Cocoons viewpoint, Pahan Gala Viewpoint, Dolukanda Cave 2, Dolukanda Sunset - What time zone is Daramitipola in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Daramitipola?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Daramitipola?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Daramitipola?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the highest point in Daramitipola?Udatammita (177 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Daramitipola?January to February and June to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Daramitipola?Gokarella Divisional Hospital, about 0.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Daramitipola?Bank of Ceylon, about 4.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Daramitipola?People's Bank ATM, about 4.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Daramitipola?Lanka Filling Station, about 1.7 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Daramitipola?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Daramitipola?LK6130235 (OCHA common operational dataset)