# Pussella GN division, Rideegama DS Division – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/rideegama/pussella/ Grama Niladhari division · Rideegama DS Division # Pussella Pussella is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Rideegama DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It covers **2.05 km²**. 4 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 2.0km² - 1mapped service - 159 mtypical elevation ## Where is Pussella? Pussella 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 4 other GN divisions: [Balagala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/rideegama/balagala/), [Bogamuwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/rideegama/bogamuwa/), [Jakaduwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/rideegama/jakaduwa/) and [Pusselikanda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/rideegama/pusselikanda/). By area it is the 6813th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 0.9% of [Rideegama DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-western/kurunegala/rideegama/). The centre of Pussella is about 90 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.4404° N, 80.4840° E. Local names: පුස්සැල්ල . 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 Pussella ### Nearby, outside Pussella - Pahan Gala Viewpoint · viewpoint, Warakawehera10.0 km - Hakkunuella Waterfall · waterfall, Pallegama Pahala11 km - Balakaduwa Ella · viewpoint, Halangoda14 km - view on rice fields & mountains · viewpoint, Pandivita Welagama14 km - Reservation · nature reserve, Kurunegala Town - North East14 km - Reservation · nature reserve, Kurunegala Town - North14 km - Reservation · nature reserve, Kurunegala Town - North East15 km - Halgolla Forest Reserve · nature reserve, Kolugala15 km - Buddha statue · monument, Aluvihare16 km - Aluvihare Walauwe · museum, Aluvihare16 km - Nisala Suwa Arana · nature reserve, Handugala17 km - Melwatte Children Park · theme park, Amunugama17 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: Pussella - 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) · Colombo95 km ### Nearest railway station Kurunegala (Theliyagonna), about 13 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 Pussella Open gazetteers list **4 villages, towns and localities** in Pussella. Settlements here lie between about 158 m and 162 m above sea level (median 159 m). - Balagala - Bogomuwa - Pussella - Puswella 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 Pussella 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 Pussella Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital SinaamMedicare - Unani Nursing Home · Paragahadeniya 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.41658&mlon=80.47456#map=17/7.41658/80.47456) Bank People's Bank · Mawathagama 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.43136&mlon=80.44952#map=17/7.43136/80.44952) ATM People's Bank ATM · Wewegedara 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.54878&mlon=80.49306#map=17/7.54878/80.49306) Petrol pump Filling Station · Mawathagama West 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.43292&mlon=80.44615#map=17/7.43292/80.44615) Hotel Kshatriya Villa/ Hotel White House · Kotikapala 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.42527&mlon=80.45871#map=17/7.42527/80.45871) Mall MC Plaza · Kurunegala Town - Bazaar 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.48771&mlon=80.36493#map=17/7.48771/80.36493) School Pussella Prathirajadewa Maha Vidyalaya · Pussella 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.44078&mlon=80.48571#map=17/7.44078/80.48571) College National Youth Corps Traning Center · Mawathagama 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.43132&mlon=80.45414#map=17/7.43132/80.45414) Police station Mawathagama Police Station · Mawathagama 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.43254&mlon=80.44991#map=17/7.43254/80.44991) 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. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Pussella Places mapped inside Pussella in open map data, by type. - Schools1 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## 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 - Karandagolla - 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 - Rambadagalla - Rambukandana - Ranthetikanda - Rathvita - Reddagoda - Rideegama - Siyambalangamuwa - Thalgaspitiya - Thelambugalla - Udahena - Udahorombuwa - Udakendawala - Udattapola Pahala - Wanduressa - Warakawehera - Wegama - Welagedara - Welikanda - Wewegedara ## Quick answers - Where is Pussella?In Rideegama DS Division, Kurunegala District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Pussella?Balagala, Bogamuwa, Jakaduwa and Pusselikanda - What is there to see in Pussella?Pahan Gala Viewpoint, Hakkunuella Waterfall, Balakaduwa Ella, view on rice fields & mountains - What time zone is Pussella in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Pussella?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Pussella?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Pussella?4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Pussella?Settlements lie between 158 m and 162 m - What is the best time to visit Pussella?January to February and June to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Pussella?SinaamMedicare - Unani Nursing Home, about 2.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Pussella?People's Bank, about 3.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Pussella?People's Bank ATM, about 12 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pussella?Filling Station, about 4.3 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Pussella?LK6163515 (OCHA common operational dataset)