# Karandagolla GN division, Rideegama DS Division – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/rideegama/karandagolla/ Grama Niladhari division · Rideegama DS Division # Karandagolla Karandagolla is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Rideegama DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It covers **0.74 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here. - 0.7km² - 123 mtypical elevation ## Where is Karandagolla? Karandagolla lies in [Rideegama DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/rideegama/), [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: [Ambakote](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/rideegama/ambakote/), [Bakmeegolla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/bakmeegolla/), [Barandana](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/mawathagama/barandana/), [Dedurunadeegama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/rideegama/dedurunadeegama/), [Kumbalanga](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/ibbagamuwa/kumbalanga/) and [Kuthurumahana](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/rideegama/kuthurumahana/). By area it is the 11237th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 0.3% of [Rideegama DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/rideegama/). The centre of Karandagolla is about 91 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.5009° N, 80.4503° E. Local names: කරඳගොල්ල . 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 Karandagolla ### Nearby, outside Karandagolla - Pahan Gala Viewpoint · viewpoint, Warakawehera5.5 km - Reservation · nature reserve, Kurunegala Town - North East9.3 km - Reservation · nature reserve, Kurunegala Town - North9.7 km - Reservation · nature reserve, Kurunegala Town - North East9.7 km - The Cocoons viewpoint · viewpoint, Nindapella12 km - Sucharitha's House · monument, Aswedduma12 km - Dolukanda Cave 2 · cave, Hunupola14 km - Dolukanda Sunset · viewpoint, Moragolla14 km - Dolukanda Cave · attraction, Moragolla15 km - Melwatte Children Park · theme park, Amunugama16 km - Hakkunuella Waterfall · waterfall, Pallegama Pahala17 km - Nisala Suwa Arana · nature reserve, Handugala17 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: Karandagolla - 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) · Colombo72 km - Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo98 km ### Nearest railway station Muttetugala (Kurunegala Town - North East), about 7.9 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 Karandagolla Open gazetteers list **1 village, town or locality** in Karandagolla. - Kukurumahan 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 Karandagolla Named natural and historic features inside Karandagolla, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Kik Oya 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 Karandagolla 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 Karandagolla Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Wayamba Medical center · Udawela 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.54604&mlon=80.44881#map=17/7.54604/80.44881) Bank Bank of Ceylon · Wewegedara 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.54782&mlon=80.48976#map=17/7.54782/80.48976) ATM People's Bank ATM · Wewegedara 7.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.54878&mlon=80.49306#map=17/7.54878/80.49306) Petrol pump Lanka filling station · Galapitamulla 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.49335&mlon=80.42936#map=17/7.49335/80.42936) Hotel Haritha Niwahana Boutique Hotel · Galketigama 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.52599&mlon=80.44395#map=17/7.52599/80.44395) Mall MC Plaza · Kurunegala Town - Bazaar 9.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.48771&mlon=80.36493#map=17/7.48771/80.36493) School Sri Gamini Central College · Kavisigamuwa 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.51549&mlon=80.47063#map=17/7.51549/80.47063) College Acvamas Institute - මල්ලවපිටිය · Mehiella South 7.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.47450&mlon=80.38950#map=17/7.47450/80.38950) Police station Rideegama Police Station · Wewegedara 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.54808&mlon=80.49244#map=17/7.54808/80.49244) 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 Rideegama DS Division - Adapola - Akkara Panaha - Alakolamada - Ambakote - Balagala - Balawattala - Bambaragahakanda - Bogamuwa - Buluwala - Buluwalakanda - Dedurunadeegama - Delvita - Diniminiyathenna - Dodamgasalanada - Dodangahakotuwa - Doranepola - Dunumawa - Erepolakanda - Eriyagolla - Gabadagama - Galbindinaela - Gallawa - Ganegoda - Ginihiriya - Gonadeniya - Gonamada - Gonigoda - Gopallawa - Goraka Ela - Gurumada - Hadiramulla - Haliyamulla - Hewenpola - Hunugalkadulla - Hunupolagedara - Ihala Udattapola - Ikiriwatta - Jakaduwa - Jankure - Kahahena - Kalugahathenna - Kanadeniyawala - Kandegedara - Kandepola - Kandupalatha - Kanugolla - Katiyawa - Kavisigamuwa - Kelemulla - Kiribathgalla - Kithulgolla - Kithulwala - Kongoda - Korossa - Kosgolla - Kosgollepola - Koswatta - Kothalawalagama - Kotuhena - Kurukeppitiya - Kuthurumahana - Lihiniwehera - Madithiyawa - Mahawela - Malbe - Maspotha - Medagama - Medakanda - Meeliyadda - Meepitiya - Metiyampotha - Minirangama - Mirissala - Morathiha - Nahalla - Nelaulla - Nithulpitiya - Niyangama - Nuwarayaya - Ogodapola - Olagama - Paliella - Pallehorombuwa - Pallekanda - Palleyaya - Panagamuwa - Paragaswewa - Paragoda - Pihimbuwa - Pitiyegedara - Polwatta - Pusselikanda - Pussella - Rambadagalla - Rambukandana - Ranthetikanda - Rathvita - Reddagoda - Rideegama - Siyambalangamuwa - Thalgaspitiya - Thelambugalla - Udahena - Udahorombuwa - Udakendawala - Udattapola Pahala - Wanduressa - Warakawehera - Wegama - Welagedara - Welikanda - Wewegedara ## Quick answers - Where is Karandagolla?In Rideegama DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Karandagolla?Ambakote, Bakmeegolla, Barandana, Dedurunadeegama, Kumbalanga and Kuthurumahana - What is there to see in Karandagolla?Pahan Gala Viewpoint, Reservation, Reservation, Reservation - What time zone is Karandagolla in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Karandagolla?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Karandagolla?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Karandagolla?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the best time to visit Karandagolla?January to February and June to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Karandagolla?Wayamba Medical center, about 5.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Karandagolla?Bank of Ceylon, about 6.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Karandagolla?People's Bank ATM, about 7.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Karandagolla?Lanka filling station, about 2.5 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Karandagolla?LK6163260 (OCHA common operational dataset)