# Mahagama GN division, Ibbagamuwa DS Division – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/mahagama/

Grama Niladhari division · Ibbagamuwa DS Division 

# Mahagama

Mahagama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Ibbagamuwa DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It covers **1.41 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 1.4km²
- 184 mtypical elevation

## Where is Mahagama?

Mahagama 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: [Adapola](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/rideegama/adapola/), [Ambanpola](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/ambanpola/), [Kendawala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/kendawala/), [Paragaswewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/rideegama/paragaswewa/) and [Puswellegama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/puswellegama/). By area it is the 8621st largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 0.6% of [Ibbagamuwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/). The centre of Mahagama is about 106 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.6272° N, 80.5153° E. Local names: මහගම .

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 Mahagama

### Nearby, outside Mahagama

- The Cocoons viewpoint · viewpoint, Nindapella6.4 km
- Pahan Gala Viewpoint · viewpoint, Warakawehera11 km
- Dolukanda Cave 2 · cave, Hunupola12 km
- Dolukanda Sunset · viewpoint, Moragolla12 km
- Dolukanda Cave · attraction, Moragolla12 km
- Sirilak Spice and Herbal Botanical Garden · attraction, Kavudupelella13 km
- Spice Garden #50 · attraction, Kavudupelella13 km
- Paramount Spice Garden · attraction, Kavudupelella13 km
- Royal Spice Garden · attraction, Walliwela13 km
- New Paradise Spice Garden · attraction, Walliwela13 km
- Peak · attraction, Arankele14 km
- Alugolla · attraction, Alugolla14 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: Mahagama

- 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) · Colombo85 km
- Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo113 km

### Nearest railway station

Wellawa (Wellawa), about 18 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 Mahagama

Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Mahagama.

- Kongolla
- Mahagama

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 Mahagama 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 Mahagama

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Gokarella Divisional Hospital · Daramitipola 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.58538&mlon=80.47531#map=17/7.58538/80.47531) 

Bank Bank of Ceylon · Puswellegama 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.63736&mlon=80.50515#map=17/7.63736/80.50515) 

ATM People's Bank ATM · Wewegedara 9.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.54878&mlon=80.49306#map=17/7.54878/80.49306) 

Petrol pump Lanka Filling Station · Siyambalawehera 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.59898&mlon=80.48110#map=17/7.59898/80.48110) 

Hotel Soba Lanka Holiday Resort · Puswellegama 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.62531&mlon=80.50609#map=17/7.62531/80.50609) 

Mall Matrixx Showroom · Kurunegala Town - Bazaar 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.48865&mlon=80.36446#map=17/7.48865/80.36446) 

School Medamulla De Mel Maha Vidyalaya · Medamulla 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.64359&mlon=80.50950#map=17/7.64359/80.50950) 

College Weera Keppetipola National College Akuramboda,Matale · Akuramboda 9.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.64942&mlon=80.60150#map=17/7.64942/80.60150) 

Police station Gokarella Police Station · Siyambalawehera 5.2 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.

## Other GN divisions in Ibbagamuwa DS Division

- Ambanpola
- Aragama
- Bakmeegolla
- Bandipola
- Bogamuwa
- Daramitipola
- 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
- 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 Mahagama?In Ibbagamuwa DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Mahagama?Adapola, Ambanpola, Kendawala, Paragaswewa and Puswellegama
- What is there to see in Mahagama?The Cocoons viewpoint, Pahan Gala Viewpoint, Dolukanda Cave 2, Dolukanda Sunset
- What time zone is Mahagama in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Mahagama?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Mahagama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mahagama?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Mahagama?January to February and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mahagama?Gokarella Divisional Hospital, about 6.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mahagama?Bank of Ceylon, about 1.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Mahagama?People's Bank ATM, about 9.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mahagama?Lanka Filling Station, about 4.9 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Mahagama?LK6130140 (OCHA common operational dataset)