# Bogahapitiya GN division, Kuliyapitiya East DS Division

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-east/bogahapitiya/

Grama Niladhari division · Kuliyapitiya East DS Division 

# Bogahapitiya

Bogahapitiya is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Kuliyapitiya East DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It covers **2.71 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here.

- 2.7km²
- 79 mtypical elevation

## Where is Bogahapitiya?

Bogahapitiya lies in [Kuliyapitiya East DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-east/), [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 6 other GN divisions: [Ambahenwewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-east/ambahenwewa/), [Andigedara](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-east/andigedara/), [Bogamulla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-east/bogamulla/), [Dehigama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-east/dehigama/), [Karagahagedara](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-east/karagahagedara/) and [Pahamune](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/narammala/pahamune/). By area it is the 5434th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 2.4% of [Kuliyapitiya East DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-east/). The centre of Bogahapitiya is about 73 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.4861° N, 80.2062° E. Local names: බෝගහපිටිය .

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 Bogahapitiya

### Nearby, outside Bogahapitiya

- Rangallepola · viewpoint, Rangallepola11 km
- Wadakada Ella Falls · waterfall, Wadawa12 km
- King Vijaya Tomb · ruins, Kanduboda13 km
- Sucharitha's House · monument, Aswedduma14 km
- Palace of King Parakramabahu II · attraction, Dambadeniya South15 km
- Dambadeniya Anciant Kingdom Rock · attraction, Dambadeniya South15 km
- Maliga Gala · archaeological site, Dambadeniya South15 km
- Dambadeniya Museum · museum, Dambadeniya South15 km
- Melwatte Children Park · theme park, Amunugama15 km
- Outer wall · attraction, Panduwasnuwara16 km
- Three ancient image houses · attraction, Panduwasnuwara16 km
- Massive tree with ruins around · attraction, Panduwasnuwara16 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: Bogahapitiya

- 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) · Colombo49 km
- Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo82 km

### Nearest railway station

Thalawattegedara (Kolambalamulla), about 15 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:52) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:13, sunset around 17:54).

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 Bogahapitiya

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

- Henegedara

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 Bogahapitiya 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 Bogahapitiya

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Katupotha Divisional Hospital · Polpitiya 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.53366&mlon=80.18660#map=17/7.53366/80.18660) 

Bank Peoples Bank Narammala NWP · Narammala 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.43274&mlon=80.21473#map=17/7.43274/80.21473) 

ATM PET · Kurunegala Town - Central 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.48208&mlon=80.35983#map=17/7.48208/80.35983) 

Petrol pump Ganangamuwa Lanka Filling Station · Ganangamuwa 8.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.45972&mlon=80.13168#map=17/7.45972/80.13168) 

Hotel Lundon Hotel · Pothuhera 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.48305&mlon=80.16742#map=17/7.48305/80.16742) 

Mall Wariyapola Shopping Complex · Wariyapola 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.62005&mlon=80.24552#map=17/7.62005/80.24552) 

School Ruwangiri School · Bogamulla 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.50002&mlon=80.20449#map=17/7.50002/80.20449) 

College Annoor Arabic College · Siyambalagaskotuwa 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.49142&mlon=80.18936#map=17/7.49142/80.18936) 

Police station Police Station - Weerambugedara · Weerambugedara 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.47573&mlon=80.24325#map=17/7.47573/80.24325) 

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 Kuliyapitiya East DS Division

- Alahitiyawa
- Ambahenwewa
- Andigedara
- Arakyala
- Barigoda
- Bihalpola
- Bogamulla
- Dalupothagama
- Deekirikewa
- Dehigama
- Dethawa
- Etampola
- Galgammulla
- Ganangamuwa
- Godagama
- Hewanellagara
- Horombawa
- Ihala Muruthenge
- Karagahagedara
- Karangamuwa
- Kekunagolla
- Konduruwapola
- Kosgolla
- Kotadeniyawa
- Kureekotuwa
- Mahagama
- Medelpola
- Molligoda
- Nakkawatta
- Nettipolagedara
- Pahala Muruthenge
- Panavitiya
- Polpitiya
- Pothuhera
- Pothuwewa
- Ranasgalla
- Rathneheruwa
- Saliyala
- Siyambalagaskotuwa
- Thalliyadda
- Thelahera
- Thoranegedara
- Udagedara
- Wakkunuwala

## Quick answers

- Where is Bogahapitiya?In Kuliyapitiya East DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Bogahapitiya?Ambahenwewa, Andigedara, Bogamulla, Dehigama, Karagahagedara and Pahamune
- What is there to see in Bogahapitiya?Rangallepola, Wadakada Ella Falls, King Vijaya Tomb, Sucharitha's House
- What time zone is Bogahapitiya in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Bogahapitiya?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Bogahapitiya?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Bogahapitiya?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Bogahapitiya?January to February and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Bogahapitiya?Katupotha Divisional Hospital, about 5.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Bogahapitiya?Peoples Bank Narammala NWP, about 6.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Bogahapitiya?PET, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Bogahapitiya?Ganangamuwa Lanka Filling Station, about 8.7 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Bogahapitiya?LK6169095 (OCHA common operational dataset)