# Thalgodapitiya GN division, Ibbagamuwa DS Division – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/thalgodapitiya/ Grama Niladhari division · Ibbagamuwa DS Division # Thalgodapitiya Thalgodapitiya is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Ibbagamuwa DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It covers **3.10 km²**. 6 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 3.1km² - 1mapped service - 146 mtypical elevation ## Where is Thalgodapitiya? Thalgodapitiya 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: [Henegedara](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/henegedara/), [Ibbagamuwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/ibbagamuwa/), [Ipalawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/ipalawa/), [Kirindigalla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/kirindigalla/) and [Udathammita](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/udathammita/). By area it is the 4778th 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 Thalgodapitiya is about 97 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.5567° N, 80.4606° E. Local names: තල්ගොඩපිටිය . 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 Thalgodapitiya ### Nearby, outside Thalgodapitiya - Pahan Gala Viewpoint · viewpoint, Warakawehera4.5 km - The Cocoons viewpoint · viewpoint, Nindapella5.8 km - Dolukanda Cave 2 · cave, Hunupola9.1 km - Dolukanda Sunset · viewpoint, Moragolla9.4 km - Dolukanda Cave · attraction, Moragolla9.7 km - Reservation · nature reserve, Kurunegala Town - North East13 km - Reservation · nature reserve, Kurunegala Town - North East13 km - Reservation · nature reserve, Kurunegala Town - North13 km - Peak · attraction, Arankele14 km - Sucharitha's House · monument, Aswedduma15 km - Royal Spice Garden · attraction, Walliwela18 km - New Paradise Spice Garden · attraction, Walliwela18 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: Thalgodapitiya - 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) · Colombo76 km - Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo103 km ### Nearest railway station Wellawa (Wellawa), about 10 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 Thalgodapitiya Open gazetteers list **6 villages, towns and localities** in Thalgodapitiya. Settlements here lie between about 135 m and 183 m above sea level (median 146 m). - Pahala Pidivilla - Panagamuwa - Pangolla - Radapola - Talgodapitiya - Thalgodapitiya - Ibbagamuwa 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 Thalgodapitiya Named natural and historic features inside Thalgodapitiya, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 reservoirs and tanks. - Paliama Wewa - Radapola Tank ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Kirindigalla · 186 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 Thalgodapitiya 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 Thalgodapitiya Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Weerawardhana Medical center · Ibbagamuwa 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.54650&mlon=80.45027#map=17/7.54650/80.45027) Bank Bank of Ceylon · Wewegedara 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.54782&mlon=80.48976#map=17/7.54782/80.48976) ATM People's Bank ATM · Wewegedara 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.54878&mlon=80.49306#map=17/7.54878/80.49306) Petrol pump Lanka IOC · Ipalawa 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.57275&mlon=80.46619#map=17/7.57275/80.46619) Hotel Lotus Cool Hotel · Henegedara 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.54411&mlon=80.45990#map=17/7.54411/80.45990) Mall Matrixx Showroom · Kurunegala Town - Bazaar 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.48865&mlon=80.36446#map=17/7.48865/80.36446) School Lexington International Preschool · Ibbagamuwa 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.55008&mlon=80.44970#map=17/7.55008/80.44970) College Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute · Malbe 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.46638&mlon=80.51778#map=17/7.46638/80.51778) Police station Rideegama Police Station · Wewegedara 3.6 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 Thalgodapitiya Places mapped inside Thalgodapitiya in open map data, by type. - Restaurants1 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 - 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 - Thammita - Thihawa - Udathammita - Udawela - Unit 3 - Ussawa - Wadupola - Welgala - Wewalagama ## Quick answers - Where is Thalgodapitiya?In Ibbagamuwa DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Thalgodapitiya?Henegedara, Ibbagamuwa, Ipalawa, Kirindigalla and Udathammita - What is there to see in Thalgodapitiya?Pahan Gala Viewpoint, The Cocoons viewpoint, Dolukanda Cave 2, Dolukanda Sunset - What time zone is Thalgodapitiya in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Thalgodapitiya?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Thalgodapitiya?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Thalgodapitiya?6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Thalgodapitiya?Settlements lie between 135 m and 183 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Thalgodapitiya?2 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Thalgodapitiya?Kirindigalla (186 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Thalgodapitiya?January to February and June to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Thalgodapitiya?Weerawardhana Medical center, about 1.6 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Thalgodapitiya?Bank of Ceylon, about 3.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Thalgodapitiya?People's Bank ATM, about 3.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Thalgodapitiya?Lanka IOC, about 1.9 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Thalgodapitiya?LK6130295 (OCHA common operational dataset)