# Koshena GN division, Kuliyapitiya West DS Division – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-west/koshena/ Grama Niladhari division · Kuliyapitiya West DS Division # Koshena Koshena is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Kuliyapitiya West DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It covers **5.39 km²**. 3 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 5.4km² - 32 mtypical elevation ## Where is Koshena? Koshena 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 9 other GN divisions: [Ihala Galpola](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-west/ihala-galpola/), [Ilukhena](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-west/ilukhena/), [Kappangamuwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/udubaddawa/kappangamuwa/), [Kelegedara](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/bingiriya/kelegedara/), [Kurundupotha](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/bingiriya/kurundupotha/), [Madulupitiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/bingiriya/madulupitiya/), [Mawela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-west/mawela/), [Padiwela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/bingiriya/padiwela/) and [Pahala Galpola](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-west/pahala-galpola/). By area it is the 2697th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 3.3% of [Kuliyapitiya West DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/kuliyapitiya-west/). The centre of Koshena is about 68 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.5257° N, 79.9968° E. Local names: කොස්හේන . 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 Koshena ### Nearby, outside Koshena - Panduwasnuwara · ruins, Panduwasnuwara14 km - Panduwasnura · archaeological site, Panduwasnuwara14 km - Three ancient image houses · attraction, Panduwasnuwara14 km - Panduwasnuwara Palace Ruins · ruins, Panduwasnuwara14 km - Image House · attraction, Panduwasnuwara15 km - Outer wall · attraction, Panduwasnuwara15 km - Massive tree with ruins around · attraction, Panduwasnuwara15 km - Circular ruin · attraction, Panduwasnuwara15 km - King Vijaya Tomb · ruins, Kanduboda15 km - Wilpothuwewa Bridge · viewpoint, Kadigawa Track 319 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: Koshena - 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) · Colombo40 km - Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo79 km ### Nearest railway station Kudawewa (Ihala Kudawewa), about 17 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:53) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:14, 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 Koshena Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Koshena. Settlements here lie between about 23 m and 39 m above sea level (median 32 m). - Bohandiya - Kodikkaragama - Koshena 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 Koshena Named natural and historic features inside Koshena, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Estates 1 oil-palm estate. - Henmulla 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 Koshena 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 Koshena Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Chester Animal Hospital · Ihalagama North 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.48482&mlon=79.96988#map=17/7.48482/79.96988) Bank People's Bank · Kuliyapitiya Town 7.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.46902&mlon=80.03840#map=17/7.46902/80.03840) ATM Kandawala · Katana West 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.24822&mlon=79.89668#map=17/7.24822/79.89668) Petrol pump Bunnehepola Temple · Palugamuwa 7.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.48699&mlon=79.94073#map=17/7.48699/79.94073) Hotel Ruvini Leisure Resort · Kelegedara 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.52966&mlon=79.98541#map=17/7.52966/79.98541) Mall Public Shopping Complex · Kuliyapitiya Town 7.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.47011&mlon=80.04149#map=17/7.47011/80.04149) School Anagarika Dharmapala Central College-Baragedara · Kelegedara 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.52961&mlon=79.98565#map=17/7.52961/79.98565) College Jamiah Manarul Hudha Arabic College · Divurumpola 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.50632&mlon=79.95749#map=17/7.50632/79.95749) Police station Police Station - Bingiriya · Mookalanhena 9.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.59688&mlon=79.94897#map=17/7.59688/79.94897) 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 - Beminigalla - 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 - 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 Koshena?In Kuliyapitiya West DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Koshena?Ihala Galpola, Ilukhena, Kappangamuwa, Kelegedara, Kurundupotha, Madulupitiya, Mawela, Padiwela and Pahala Galpola - What is there to see in Koshena?Panduwasnuwara, Panduwasnura, Three ancient image houses, Panduwasnuwara Palace Ruins - What time zone is Koshena in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Koshena?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Koshena?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Koshena?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Koshena?Settlements lie between 23 m and 39 m - What is the best time to visit Koshena?January to February and June to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Koshena?Chester Animal Hospital, about 5.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Koshena?People's Bank, about 7.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Koshena?Kandawala, about 33 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Koshena?Bunnehepola Temple, about 7.5 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Koshena?LK6172020 (OCHA common operational dataset)