# Galketigama GN division, Ibbagamuwa DS Division – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/galketigama/ Grama Niladhari division · Ibbagamuwa DS Division # Galketigama Galketigama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Ibbagamuwa DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It covers **2.75 km²**. 4 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 2.8km² - 1mapped service - 125 mtypical elevation ## Where is Galketigama? Galketigama 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 5 other GN divisions: [Bakmeegolla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/bakmeegolla/), [Kumbalanga](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/kumbalanga/), [Madigedethilianga](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/madigedethilianga/), [Pannala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/pannala/) and [Udawela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/udawela/). By area it is the 5364th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.3% of [Ibbagamuwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/). The centre of Galketigama is about 93 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.5256° N, 80.4411° E. Local names: ගල්කැටිගම . 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 Galketigama ### Nearby, outside Galketigama - Pahan Gala Viewpoint · viewpoint, Warakawehera5.5 km - Reservation · nature reserve, Kurunegala Town - North East9.0 km - Reservation · nature reserve, Kurunegala Town - North East9.3 km - Reservation · nature reserve, Kurunegala Town - North9.4 km - The Cocoons viewpoint · viewpoint, Nindapella9.5 km - Dolukanda Cave 2 · cave, Hunupola11 km - Dolukanda Sunset · viewpoint, Moragolla11 km - Dolukanda Cave · attraction, Moragolla12 km - Sucharitha's House · monument, Aswedduma12 km - Peak · attraction, Arankele16 km - Melwatte Children Park · theme park, Amunugama17 km - Nisala Suwa Arana · nature reserve, Handugala18 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: Galketigama - 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) · Colombo72 km - Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo99 km ### Nearest railway station Muttetugala (Kurunegala Town - North East), about 7.6 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 Galketigama Open gazetteers list **4 villages, towns and localities** in Galketigama. Settlements here lie between about 117 m and 126 m above sea level (median 125 m). - Bolagama - Pabuluwa - Yakalla - Yakalla Junction 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 Galketigama Named natural and historic features inside Galketigama, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Estates 1 estate. - Kotawehera 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 Galketigama 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 Galketigama Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Wayamba Medical center · Udawela 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.54604&mlon=80.44881#map=17/7.54604/80.44881) Bank Bank of Ceylon · Wewegedara 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.54782&mlon=80.48976#map=17/7.54782/80.48976) ATM People's Bank ATM · Wewegedara 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.54878&mlon=80.49306#map=17/7.54878/80.49306) Petrol pump St. Anthony's Filling and Service Station · Pannala 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.53234&mlon=80.43553#map=17/7.53234/80.43553) Hotel Haritha Niwahana Boutique Hotel · Galketigama 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.52599&mlon=80.44395#map=17/7.52599/80.44395) Mall MC Plaza · Kurunegala Town - Bazaar 9.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.48771&mlon=80.36493#map=17/7.48771/80.36493) School Al-Mina Muslim Vidyalaya · Bakmeegolla 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.52730&mlon=80.43117#map=17/7.52730/80.43117) College Acvamas Institute - මල්ලවපිටිය · Mehiella South 8.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.47450&mlon=80.38950#map=17/7.47450/80.38950) Police station Rideegama Police Station · Wewegedara 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.54808&mlon=80.49244#map=17/7.54808/80.49244) 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 Galketigama Places mapped inside Galketigama in open map data, by type. - Hotels1 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 - Daramitipola - Deeyawa - Dehelgamuwa - Dewagiriya - Diddeniya - Diggalawatta - Diyathure - Doluwa - 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 Galketigama?In Ibbagamuwa DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Galketigama?Bakmeegolla, Kumbalanga, Madigedethilianga, Pannala and Udawela - What is there to see in Galketigama?Pahan Gala Viewpoint, Reservation, Reservation, Reservation - What time zone is Galketigama in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Galketigama?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Galketigama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Galketigama?4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Galketigama?Settlements lie between 117 m and 126 m - What is the best time to visit Galketigama?January to February and June to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Galketigama?Wayamba Medical center, about 2.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Galketigama?Bank of Ceylon, about 5.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Galketigama?People's Bank ATM, about 6.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Galketigama?St. Anthony's Filling and Service Station, about 1.0 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Galketigama?LK6130355 (OCHA common operational dataset)