# Beminigalla GN division, Kuliyapitiya West DS Division

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-west/beminigalla/

Grama Niladhari division · Kuliyapitiya West DS Division 

# Beminigalla

Beminigalla is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Kuliyapitiya West DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It covers **3.85 km²**. 5 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 3.9km²
- 64 mtypical elevation

## Where is Beminigalla?

Beminigalla lies in [Kuliyapitiya West DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-west/), [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: [Anukkane](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-west/anukkane/), [Barigoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-east/barigoda/), [Konduruwapola](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-east/konduruwapola/), [Kumbukkotuwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-west/kumbukkotuwa/), [Medelpola](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-east/medelpola/), [Thalliyadda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-east/thalliyadda/) and [Unaleeya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-west/unaleeya/). By area it is the 3896th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 2.3% of [Kuliyapitiya West DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-west/). The centre of Beminigalla is about 69 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.4862° N, 80.1307° E. Local names: බැමිණිගල්ල .

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 Beminigalla

### Nearby, outside Beminigalla

- King Vijaya Tomb · ruins, Kanduboda9.8 km
- Outer wall · attraction, Panduwasnuwara13 km
- Three ancient image houses · attraction, Panduwasnuwara13 km
- Massive tree with ruins around · attraction, Panduwasnuwara13 km
- Image House · attraction, Panduwasnuwara13 km
- Circular ruin · attraction, Panduwasnuwara13 km
- Panduwasnuwara · ruins, Panduwasnuwara13 km
- Panduwasnura · archaeological site, Panduwasnuwara13 km
- Panduwasnuwara Palace Ruins · ruins, Panduwasnuwara13 km
- Dambadeniya Museum · museum, Dambadeniya South14 km
- Palace of King Parakramabahu II · attraction, Dambadeniya South14 km
- Dambadeniya Anciant Kingdom Rock · attraction, Dambadeniya South14 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: Beminigalla

- 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) · Colombo44 km
- Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo79 km

### Nearest railway station

Thalawattegedara (Kolambalamulla), about 22 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 Beminigalla

Open gazetteers list **5 villages, towns and localities** in Beminigalla. Settlements here lie between about 56 m and 70 m above sea level (median 64 m).

- Beminigalla
- Kaluarchchigama
- Kunumada
- Nagama
- Udagorake

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 Beminigalla

Named natural and historic features inside Beminigalla, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

3 reservoirs and tanks.

- Beminiyanwela Wewa
- Masurankotte Wewa
- Palkatuwa 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 Beminigalla 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 Beminigalla

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Rukkasagara Ayuruwedic hospital · Ihala Muruthenge 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.43323&mlon=80.13549#map=17/7.43323/80.13549) 

Bank Deeyawala SANASA Bank · Degammeda 6.8 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 24 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 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.45972&mlon=80.13168#map=17/7.45972/80.13168) 

Hotel Lundon Hotel · Pothuhera 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.48305&mlon=80.16742#map=17/7.48305/80.16742) 

Mall Public Shopping Complex · Kuliyapitiya Town 10.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.47011&mlon=80.04149#map=17/7.47011/80.04149) 

School Kids Paradise Kuliyapitiya · Barigoda 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.46110&mlon=80.12219#map=17/7.46110/80.12219) 

College Annoor Arabic College · Siyambalagaskotuwa 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.49142&mlon=80.18936#map=17/7.49142/80.18936) 

Police station Katupotha Police Station · Wathukana 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.53527&mlon=80.19298#map=17/7.53527/80.19298) 

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 West DS Division

- Anukkane
- Bohingamuwa
- Dandagamuwa East
- Dandagamuwa West
- Deegalla
- Deeyawala
- Degammeda
- Delana
- Dikhera
- Diyadora
- Diyadora Ihala Watta
- Edandewela
- Eluwapola
- Embawa
- Esseddama
- Galagedara
- Galahitiyawa
- Haggamuwa
- Hammalawa
- Henegedara
- Ihala Elathalawa
- Ihala Embawa
- Ihala Ennaruwa
- Ihala Galpola
- Ihala Kalugamuwa
- Ihala Piduma
- Ihala Weerambuwa
- Ilukhena
- Inguruwatta
- Kabalewa
- Kandegedara
- Katuwattewela
- Katuwella
- Ketawalegedara
- Kirindawa
- Kithalawa
- Kongahagedara
- Kongolla
- Koshena
- Kuliyapitiya Town
- Kumbalwala
- Kumbukkotuwa
- Kurudelpotha
- Madakumburumulla
- Mahimpitiya
- Mawela
- Meegahakotuwa
- Mookalanyaya
- Narangalla
- Pahala Elathalawa
- Pahala Embawa
- Pahala Galpola
- Pahala Kalugamuwa
- Pahala Piduma
- Pahala Weerambuwa
- Pallewela
- Pitadeniya
- Thabbomulla
- Thalahitimulla
- Thummodara
- Udihitimulla
- Unaleeya
- Wadugedara
- Wahumuwa
- Weralugama
- Wewagama
- Yakarawatta

## Quick answers

- Where is Beminigalla?In Kuliyapitiya West DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Beminigalla?Anukkane, Barigoda, Konduruwapola, Kumbukkotuwa, Medelpola, Thalliyadda and Unaleeya
- What is there to see in Beminigalla?King Vijaya Tomb, Outer wall, Three ancient image houses, Massive tree with ruins around
- What time zone is Beminigalla in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Beminigalla?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Beminigalla?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Beminigalla?5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Beminigalla?Settlements lie between 56 m and 70 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Beminigalla?3 named in GeoNames
- What is the best time to visit Beminigalla?January to February and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Beminigalla?Rukkasagara Ayuruwedic hospital, about 5.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Beminigalla?Deeyawala SANASA Bank, about 6.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Beminigalla?People's Bank ATM, about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Beminigalla?Ganangamuwa Lanka Filling Station, about 2.9 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Beminigalla?LK6172165 (OCHA common operational dataset)
