# Thunnalai South GN division – Villages, Map & Nearest Services

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/jaffna/vadamaradchchi-south-west-karaveddy/thunnalai-south/

Grama Niladhari division · Vadamaradchchi South-West (Karaveddy) DS Division 

# Thunnalai South

Thunnalai South is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Vadamaradchchi South-West (Karaveddy) DS Division, Jaffna District, Northern Province. It covers **12.4 km²**. 5 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 12.4km²
- 1mapped service
- 5 mtypical elevation

## Where is Thunnalai South?

Thunnalai South lies in [Vadamaradchchi South-West (Karaveddy) DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/jaffna/vadamaradchchi-south-west-karaveddy/), [Jaffna District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/jaffna/), [Northern Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 9 other GN divisions: [Iddaikurichchi](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/jaffna/thenmaradchi-chavakachcheri/iddaikurichchi/), [Kaddaively](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/jaffna/vadamaradchchi-south-west-karaveddy/kaddaively/), [Kapputhu](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/jaffna/vadamaradchchi-south-west-karaveddy/kapputhu/), [Karaveddy East](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/jaffna/vadamaradchchi-south-west-karaveddy/karaveddy-east/), [Kudaththanai](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/jaffna/vadamaradchchi-east/kudaththanai/), [Thunnalai East](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/jaffna/vadamaradchchi-south-west-karaveddy/thunnalai-east/), [Thunnalai West](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/jaffna/vadamaradchchi-south-west-karaveddy/thunnalai-west/), [Vallipuram](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/jaffna/vadamaradchi-north-point-pedro/vallipuram/) and [Varani North](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/jaffna/thenmaradchi-chavakachcheri/varani-north/). By area it is the 902nd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 14.4% of [Vadamaradchchi South-West (Karaveddy) DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/jaffna/vadamaradchchi-south-west-karaveddy/). The centre of Thunnalai South is about 317 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 9.7667° N, 80.2227° E. Local names: තුන්නාලෙයි දකුණ .

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 Thunnalai South

### Nearby, outside Thunnalai South

- Mayakkai Cave · viewpoint, Alvai East5.1 km
- Mayakkai Well · viewpoint, Alvai East5.3 km
- Manal Kadu Beach · viewpoint, Manatkadu5.9 km
- Theru Moodi Madam · archaeological site, Point Pedro6.5 km
- Moorkkam beach · beach, Thumpalai East7.1 km
- Sakkotei Cape · viewpoint, Alvai North Centre7.8 km
- Old Co-operative Shop · ruins, Siruppiddy East14 km
- Nilavarai (Bottomless well) · attraction, Nawatkiri15 km
- Water tank · attraction, Chunnakam Town South20 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: Thunnalai South

- 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

- Jaffna International Airport (JAF) · Jaffna17 km
- China Bay Airport (TRR) · Trincomalee172 km

### Nearest railway station

Kodaikamam (Kodikamam North), about 9.5 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:17, sunset around 17:50).

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 Thunnalai South

Open gazetteers list **5 villages, towns and localities** in Thunnalai South. Settlements here lie between about 3 m and 12 m above sea level (median 5 m).

- Kallikai
- Mulli
- Nelladi
- Tunnalai South
- Varani North

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 Thunnalai South and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Jaffna District, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Jan (26 °C). About 1,144 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (293 mm) and the driest Jun (21 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 45 

Feb 27 33 

Mar 28 39 

Apr 30 75 

May 30 78 

Jun 29 21 

Jul 29 24 

Aug 29 50 

Sep 28 73 

Oct 28 210 

Nov 27 293 

Dec 26 202 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Thunnalai South

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Divisional Hospital Karaveddy · Karaveddy Centre 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.79333&mlon=80.20385#map=17/9.79333/80.20385) 

Bank NSB · Karaveddy North 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.79857&mlon=80.20031#map=17/9.79857/80.20031) 

ATM Bank of Ceylon ATM · Kankesanthurai Centre 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.81456&mlon=80.04406#map=17/9.81456/80.04406) 

Petrol pump MPCS Ceypetco · Nelliaddy 4.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.79987&mlon=80.19804#map=17/9.79987/80.19804) 

Hotel Kbs golden house · Puloly South 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.79931&mlon=80.24038#map=17/9.79931/80.24038) 

Mall Lingam shop · Imayanan 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.80538&mlon=80.17915#map=17/9.80538/80.17915) 

School J/Varany North GTMS · Varani North 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.75070&mlon=80.23037#map=17/9.75070/80.23037) 

College IDM Nelliady campus · Nelliaddy East 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.80077&mlon=80.20109#map=17/9.80077/80.20109) 

Police station Police Station Point Pedro · Point Pedro 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.82626&mlon=80.23336#map=17/9.82626/80.23336) 

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 Thunnalai South

Places mapped inside Thunnalai South 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 Vadamaradchchi South-West (Karaveddy) DS Division

- Alvai
- Alvai East
- Alvai South
- Aththai
- Imayanan
- Imayanan East
- Kaddaively
- Kapputhu
- Karanavai
- Karanavai Centre
- Karanavai East
- Karanavai North
- Karanavai North West
- Karanavai South
- Karanavai West
- Karaveddy Centre
- Karaveddy East
- Karaveddy North
- Karaveddy South
- Karaveddy West
- Maththoni
- Nelliaddy
- Nelliaddy East
- Nelliaddy North
- Samarabahu
- Thunnalai
- Thunnalai Centre
- Thunnalai East
- Thunnalai West
- Uduppiddy
- Uduppiddy North
- Uduppiddy South
- Valvetty
- Valvetty Centre

## Quick answers

- Where is Thunnalai South?In Vadamaradchchi South-West (Karaveddy) DS Division, Jaffna District, Northern Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Thunnalai South?Iddaikurichchi, Kaddaively, Kapputhu, Karaveddy East, Kudaththanai, Thunnalai East, Thunnalai West, Vallipuram and Varani North
- What is there to see in Thunnalai South?Mayakkai Cave, Mayakkai Well, Manal Kadu Beach, Theru Moodi Madam
- What time zone is Thunnalai South in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Thunnalai South?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Thunnalai South?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Thunnalai South?5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Thunnalai South?Settlements lie between 3 m and 12 m
- What is the best time to visit Thunnalai South?January to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Thunnalai South?Divisional Hospital Karaveddy, about 3.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Thunnalai South?NSB, about 4.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Thunnalai South?Bank of Ceylon ATM, about 20 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Thunnalai South?MPCS Ceypetco, about 4.6 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Thunnalai South?LK4121115 (OCHA common operational dataset)