# Pahala Muruthenge GN division, Kuliyapitiya East DS Division > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-east/pahala-muruthenge/ Grama Niladhari division · Kuliyapitiya East DS Division # Pahala Muruthenge Pahala Muruthenge is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Kuliyapitiya East DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It covers **1.79 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here. - 1.8km² - 66 mtypical elevation ## Where is Pahala Muruthenge? Pahala Muruthenge 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 7 other GN divisions: [Deeyawala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-west/deeyawala/), [Degammeda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-west/degammeda/), [Galgammulla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-east/galgammulla/), [Hamanagoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/pannala/hamanagoda/), [Ihala Muruthenge](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-east/ihala-muruthenge/), [Mummana](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/pannala/mummana/) and [Wattegedara](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/pannala/wattegedara/). By area it is the 7472nd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.6% of [Kuliyapitiya East DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-east/). The centre of Pahala Muruthenge is about 62 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.4192° N, 80.1305° E. Local names: පහළ මුරුතැන්ගේ . 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 Pahala Muruthenge ### Nearby, outside Pahala Muruthenge - Dambadeniya Museum · museum, Dambadeniya South6.6 km - Palace of King Parakramabahu II · attraction, Dambadeniya South6.8 km - Dambadeniya Anciant Kingdom Rock · attraction, Dambadeniya South6.8 km - Maliga Gala · archaeological site, Dambadeniya South6.8 km - Rangallepola · viewpoint, Rangallepola13 km - Wadakada Ella Falls · waterfall, Wadawa15 km - King Vijaya Tomb · ruins, Kanduboda17 km - Bothale Walawwa · castle or fort, Bothale Pahalagama East19 km - Outer wall · attraction, Panduwasnuwara20 km - Three ancient image houses · attraction, Panduwasnuwara20 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: Pahala Muruthenge - 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) · Colombo38 km - Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo72 km ### Nearest railway station Yaththalgoda (Yattalgoda), about 18 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 17:55). 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 Pahala Muruthenge Open gazetteers list **1 village, town or locality** in Pahala Muruthenge. - Rathmalegedera 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 Pahala Muruthenge Named natural and historic features inside Pahala Muruthenge, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Estates 1 estate. - Kotuwa 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 Pahala Muruthenge 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 Pahala Muruthenge Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Rukkasagara Ayuruwedic hospital · Ihala Muruthenge 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.43323&mlon=80.13549#map=17/7.43323/80.13549) Bank Deeyawala SANASA Bank · Degammeda 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.42825&mlon=80.11250#map=17/7.42825/80.11250) ATM People's Bank ATM · Alawwa South 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.29488&mlon=80.23814#map=17/7.29488/80.23814) Petrol pump Ganangamuwa Lanka Filling Station · Ganangamuwa 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.45972&mlon=80.13168#map=17/7.45972/80.13168) Hotel Manora Heritage · Athuruwala 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.35710&mlon=80.14214#map=17/7.35710/80.14214) Mall ගැමා ෂොපින් සිටි -කුලියාපිටිය · Kuliyapitiya Town 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.46866&mlon=80.04138#map=17/7.46866/80.04138) School Galgammulla Maha Vidyalaya · Galgammulla 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.41401&mlon=80.12572#map=17/7.41401/80.12572) College Dambadeniya Central College · Wettewa 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.39512&mlon=80.12020#map=17/7.39512/80.12020) Police station Giriulla police · Maharagama 9.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.33453&mlon=80.12503#map=17/7.33453/80.12503) 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 - Bogahapitiya - 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 - Panavitiya - Polpitiya - Pothuhera - Pothuwewa - Ranasgalla - Rathneheruwa - Saliyala - Siyambalagaskotuwa - Thalliyadda - Thelahera - Thoranegedara - Udagedara - Wakkunuwala ## Quick answers - Where is Pahala Muruthenge?In Kuliyapitiya East DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Pahala Muruthenge?Deeyawala, Degammeda, Galgammulla, Hamanagoda, Ihala Muruthenge, Mummana and Wattegedara - What is there to see in Pahala Muruthenge?Dambadeniya Museum, Palace of King Parakramabahu II, Dambadeniya Anciant Kingdom Rock, Maliga Gala - What time zone is Pahala Muruthenge in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Pahala Muruthenge?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Pahala Muruthenge?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Pahala Muruthenge?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the best time to visit Pahala Muruthenge?January to February and June to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Pahala Muruthenge?Rukkasagara Ayuruwedic hospital, about 1.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Pahala Muruthenge?Deeyawala SANASA Bank, about 2.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Pahala Muruthenge?People's Bank ATM, about 18 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pahala Muruthenge?Ganangamuwa Lanka Filling Station, about 4.5 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Pahala Muruthenge?LK6169180 (OCHA common operational dataset)