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

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

Grama Niladhari division · Ibbagamuwa DS Division 

# Welgala

Welgala is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Ibbagamuwa DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It covers **3.26 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here.

- 3.3km²
- 132 mtypical elevation

## Where is Welgala?

Welgala 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: [Boraluwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ganewatta/boraluwa/), [Hangamuwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/polpitigama/hangamuwa/), [Henawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/polpitigama/henawa/), [Hettigama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ganewatta/hettigama/), [Katupotha](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/katupotha/), [Kimbulwana Oya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/kimbulwana-oya/) and [Nelliya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/nelliya/). By area it is the 4572nd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.5% of [Ibbagamuwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/). The centre of Welgala is about 106 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.6907° N, 80.4423° E. Local names: වෙල්ගාල .

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 Welgala

### Nearby, outside Welgala

- Peak · attraction, Arankele6.5 km
- Dolukanda Cave · attraction, Moragolla8.3 km
- Dolukanda Cave 2 · cave, Hunupola8.4 km
- Dolukanda Sunset · viewpoint, Moragolla8.5 km
- The Cocoons viewpoint · viewpoint, Nindapella9.4 km
- Pallekele Reserved Forest · nature reserve, Pothuvila17 km
- Pahan Gala Viewpoint · viewpoint, Warakawehera19 km
- Correct location of the museum · museum, Pailigama20 km
- Yapahuwa Museum · museum, Pailigama20 km
- Yapahuwa · ruins, Pailigama20 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: Welgala

- 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) · Colombo84 km
- Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo114 km

### Nearest railway station

Ganewatte (Hindawewa), 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 Welgala

Open gazetteers list **1 village, town or locality** in Welgala.

- Nelliya

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 Welgala 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 Welgala

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital hiripitiya · Nikadalupotha 8.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.65323&mlon=80.37905#map=17/7.65323/80.37905) 

Bank Bank of Ceylon · Puswellegama 9.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.63736&mlon=80.50515#map=17/7.63736/80.50515) 

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

Petrol pump Gasstation · Kumbukgete 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.67737&mlon=80.42480#map=17/7.67737/80.42480) 

Hotel Mankada Hotel Giriulla · Maeliya North 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.74658&mlon=80.41427#map=17/7.74658/80.41427) 

Mall Wariyapola Shopping Complex · Wariyapola 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.62005&mlon=80.24552#map=17/7.62005/80.24552) 

School Mahinda Maha Vidyalaya · Madahapola 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.70552&mlon=80.49834#map=17/7.70552/80.49834) 

College S.b Herath National School · Hindawewa 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.65056&mlon=80.34921#map=17/7.65056/80.34921) 

Police station Gokarella Police Station · Siyambalawehera 11 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
- Pudukkulama
- Puswellegama
- Ragedara
- Siyambalawehera
- Thalgodapitiya
- Thammita
- Thihawa
- Udathammita
- Udawela
- Unit 3
- Ussawa
- Wadupola
- Wewalagama

## Quick answers

- Where is Welgala?In Ibbagamuwa DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Welgala?Boraluwa, Hangamuwa, Henawa, Hettigama, Katupotha, Kimbulwana Oya and Nelliya
- What is there to see in Welgala?Peak, Dolukanda Cave, Dolukanda Cave 2, Dolukanda Sunset
- What time zone is Welgala in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Welgala?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Welgala?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Welgala?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Welgala?January to February and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Welgala?hiripitiya, about 8.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Welgala?Bank of Ceylon, about 9.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Welgala?People's Bank ATM, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Welgala?Gasstation, about 2.4 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Welgala?LK6130005 (OCHA common operational dataset)