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

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/jaffna/vadamaradchi-north-point-pedro/polikandy-south/

Grama Niladhari division · Vadamaradchi North (Point Pedro) DS Division 

# Polikandy South

Polikandy South is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Vadamaradchi North (Point Pedro) DS Division, Jaffna District, Northern Province. It covers **0.49 km²**. 3 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 0.5km²
- 1mapped service
- 20 mtypical elevation

## Where is Polikandy South?

Polikandy South lies in [Vadamaradchi North (Point Pedro) DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/jaffna/vadamaradchi-north-point-pedro/), [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 6 other GN divisions: [Karanavai North West](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/jaffna/vadamaradchchi-south-west-karaveddy/karanavai-north-west/), [Polikandy East](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/jaffna/vadamaradchi-north-point-pedro/polikandy-east/), [Polikandy West](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/jaffna/vadamaradchi-north-point-pedro/polikandy-west/), [Samarabahu](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/jaffna/vadamaradchchi-south-west-karaveddy/samarabahu/), [Valvettithurai South East](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/jaffna/vadamaradchi-north-point-pedro/valvettithurai-south-east/) and [Valvetty Centre](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/jaffna/vadamaradchchi-south-west-karaveddy/valvetty-centre/). By area it is the 12472nd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.2% of [Vadamaradchi North (Point Pedro) DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/jaffna/vadamaradchi-north-point-pedro/). The centre of Polikandy South is about 323 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 9.8181° N, 80.1854° E. Local names: පොලිකන්ඩි 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 Polikandy South

### Nearby, outside Polikandy South

- Mayakkai Cave · viewpoint, Alvai East3.4 km
- Mayakkai Well · viewpoint, Alvai East3.4 km
- Sakkotei Cape · viewpoint, Alvai North Centre3.5 km
- Theru Moodi Madam · archaeological site, Point Pedro5.8 km
- Moorkkam beach · beach, Thumpalai East7.5 km
- Manal Kadu Beach · viewpoint, Manatkadu11 km
- Nilavarai (Bottomless well) · attraction, Nawatkiri13 km
- Old Co-operative Shop · ruins, Siruppiddy East13 km
- Water tank · attraction, Chunnakam Town South18 km
- Kīrimalai Sacred Water Springs · hot spring, Naguleswaram19 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: Polikandy 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) · Jaffna13 km
- China Bay Airport (TRR) · Trincomalee179 km

### Nearest railway station

Kankesanturai (Kankesanthurai Centre), about 15 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 Polikandy South

Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Polikandy South. Settlements here lie between about 20 m and 20 m above sea level (median 20 m).

- Karanavai North
- Polikandi
- Valveddi

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 Polikandy 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 Polikandy South

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Divisional Hospital Valvettithurai · Polikandy West 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.82550&mlon=80.17881#map=17/9.82550/80.17881) 

Bank Bank of Ceylon · Valvettithurai South East 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.82262&mlon=80.16964#map=17/9.82262/80.16964) 

ATM Bank of Ceylon ATM · Kankesanthurai Centre 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.81456&mlon=80.04406#map=17/9.81456/80.04406) 

Petrol pump MPCS Ceypetco · Nelliaddy 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.79987&mlon=80.19804#map=17/9.79987/80.19804) 

Hotel Abiramy hotel · Karanavai Centre 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.80569&mlon=80.18340#map=17/9.80569/80.18340) 

Mall Lingam shop · Imayanan 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.80538&mlon=80.17915#map=17/9.80538/80.17915) 

School Kottawattai American Mission Tamil Mixed School · Polikandy South 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.81693&mlon=80.18328#map=17/9.81693/80.18328) 

College IDM Nelliady campus · Nelliaddy East 2.6 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 5.3 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 Polikandy South

Places mapped inside Polikandy 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 Vadamaradchi North (Point Pedro) DS Division

- Alvai North
- Alvai North Centre
- Alvai North West
- Alvai West
- Katkovalam
- Kerudavil East
- Kerudavil North
- Kerudavil South
- Manthikai
- Point Pedro
- Point Pedro East
- Point Pedro South
- Polikandy East
- Polikandy West
- Puloly Centre
- Puloly East
- Puloly North
- Puloly North East
- Puloly North West
- Puloly South
- Puloly South West
- Puloly West
- Thondamanaru North
- Thondamanaru South
- Thumpalai
- Thumpalai East
- Thunnalai North
- Vallipuram
- Valvettithurai North Centre
- Valvettithurai North East
- Valvettithurai North West
- Valvettithurai South East
- Valvettithurai South West
- Viyaparimulai

## Quick answers

- Where is Polikandy South?In Vadamaradchi North (Point Pedro) DS Division, Jaffna District, Northern Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Polikandy South?Karanavai North West, Polikandy East, Polikandy West, Samarabahu, Valvettithurai South East and Valvetty Centre
- What is there to see in Polikandy South?Mayakkai Cave, Mayakkai Well, Sakkotei Cape, Theru Moodi Madam
- What time zone is Polikandy South in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Polikandy South?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Polikandy South?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Polikandy South?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Polikandy South?Settlements lie between 20 m and 20 m
- What is the best time to visit Polikandy South?January to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Polikandy South?Divisional Hospital Valvettithurai, about 1.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Polikandy South?Bank of Ceylon, about 1.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Polikandy South?Bank of Ceylon ATM, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Polikandy South?MPCS Ceypetco, about 2.5 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Polikandy South?LK4127065 (OCHA common operational dataset)