# Pudukkulama GN division, Ibbagamuwa DS Division – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/pudukkulama/ Grama Niladhari division · Ibbagamuwa DS Division # Pudukkulama Pudukkulama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Ibbagamuwa DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It covers **3.14 km²**. 5 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 3.1km² - 140 mtypical elevation ## Where is Pudukkulama? Pudukkulama 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: [Aragama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/aragama/), [Ganegoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/ganegoda/), [Godarathmale](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/godarathmale/), [Manapaya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/manapaya/), [Nindapella](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/nindapella/), [Thammita](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/thammita/) and [Thihawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/thihawa/). By area it is the 4725th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.4% of [Ibbagamuwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/). The centre of Pudukkulama is about 101 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.6176° N, 80.4506° E. Local names: පුදුක්කුලම . 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 Pudukkulama ### Nearby, outside Pudukkulama - The Cocoons viewpoint · viewpoint, Nindapella1.5 km - Dolukanda Cave 2 · cave, Hunupola4.4 km - Dolukanda Sunset · viewpoint, Moragolla4.8 km - Dolukanda Cave · attraction, Moragolla5.0 km - Peak · attraction, Arankele8.2 km - Pahan Gala Viewpoint · viewpoint, Warakawehera11 km - Reservation · nature reserve, Kurunegala Town - North East17 km - Reservation · nature reserve, Kurunegala Town - North East17 km - Reservation · nature reserve, Kurunegala Town - North17 km - Sucharitha's House · monument, Aswedduma18 km - Sirilak Spice and Herbal Botanical Garden · attraction, Kavudupelella20 km - Paramount Spice Garden · attraction, Kavudupelella20 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: Pudukkulama - 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) · Colombo79 km - Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo108 km ### Nearest railway station Wellawa (Wellawa), about 11 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 Pudukkulama Open gazetteers list **5 villages, towns and localities** in Pudukkulama. Settlements here lie between about 131 m and 143 m above sea level (median 140 m). - Galapalyaya - Habaragahamada - Pudukkulama - Puswelgala - Yakadagolla 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 Pudukkulama Named natural and historic features inside Pudukkulama, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 reservoir or tank. - Palwalla Wewa 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 Pudukkulama 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 Pudukkulama Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Gokarella Divisional Hospital · Daramitipola 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.58538&mlon=80.47531#map=17/7.58538/80.47531) Bank Bank of Ceylon · Puswellegama 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.63736&mlon=80.50515#map=17/7.63736/80.50515) ATM People's Bank ATM · Wewegedara 9.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.54878&mlon=80.49306#map=17/7.54878/80.49306) Petrol pump Lanka Filling Station · Siyambalawehera 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.59898&mlon=80.48110#map=17/7.59898/80.48110) Hotel Pawana Hotel & Restaurant · Kandegedara 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.61651&mlon=80.48612#map=17/7.61651/80.48612) 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 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.59718&mlon=80.48145#map=17/7.59718/80.48145) College S.b Herath National School · Hindawewa 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.65056&mlon=80.34921#map=17/7.65056/80.34921) Police station Gokarella Police Station · Siyambalawehera 4.1 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 - Mahagama - Mahamookalanyaya - Manapaya - Medagampola - Medagedara - Medamulla - Meddeketiya - Megodadiyathure - Muruthawa - Nabeta - Neerammulla - Neketta - Nelliya - Nembilikumbura - Nindapella - Omaragolla - Panliyadda - Pannala - Peddawa - Periyakadunelawa - Pitapahamuna - Polgolla - Polkatuwa - Puswellegama - Ragedara - Siyambalawehera - Thalgodapitiya - Thammita - Thihawa - Udathammita - Udawela - Unit 3 - Ussawa - Wadupola - Welgala - Wewalagama ## Quick answers - Where is Pudukkulama?In Ibbagamuwa DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Pudukkulama?Aragama, Ganegoda, Godarathmale, Manapaya, Nindapella, Thammita and Thihawa - What is there to see in Pudukkulama?The Cocoons viewpoint, Dolukanda Cave 2, Dolukanda Sunset, Dolukanda Cave - What time zone is Pudukkulama in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Pudukkulama?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Pudukkulama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Pudukkulama?5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Pudukkulama?Settlements lie between 131 m and 143 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Pudukkulama?1 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Pudukkulama?January to February and June to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Pudukkulama?Gokarella Divisional Hospital, about 4.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Pudukkulama?Bank of Ceylon, about 6.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Pudukkulama?People's Bank ATM, about 9.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pudukkulama?Lanka Filling Station, about 3.9 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Pudukkulama?LK6130170 (OCHA common operational dataset)