# Periya Ulukkulama GN division, Vavuniya South DS Division > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/vavuniya/vavuniya-south/periya-ulukkulama/ Grama Niladhari division · Vavuniya South DS Division # Periya Ulukkulama Periya Ulukkulama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Vavuniya South DS Division, Vavuniya District, Northern Province. It covers **9.48 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 9.5km² - 5mapped services - 76 mtypical elevation ## Where is Periya Ulukkulama? Periya Ulukkulama lies in [Vavuniya South DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/vavuniya/vavuniya-south/), [Vavuniya District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/vavuniya/), [Northern Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 8 other GN divisions: [Acres 20,40,60](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/vavuniya/vavuniya-south/acres-20-40-60/), [Acres 400](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/vavuniya/vavuniya-south/acres-400/), [Anekattiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/medawachchiya/anekattiya/), [Avusathapitiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/vavuniya/vavuniya-south/avusathapitiya/), [Awaranthulawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/vavuniya/vavuniya-south/awaranthulawa/), [Pavakkulam South Bank, Track 07](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/vavuniya/vavuniya-south/pavakkulam-south-bank-track-07/), [Prabodhagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/north-central/anuradhapura/medawachchiya/prabodhagama/) and [Sooduventhapulavu](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/vavuniya/vengalacheddikulam/sooduventhapulavu/). By area it is the 1303rd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 4.4% of [Vavuniya South DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/northern/vavuniya/vavuniya-south/). The centre of Periya Ulukkulama is about 203 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 8.6755° N, 80.4150° E. Local names: පෙරිය උළුක්කුලම . 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 Periya Ulukkulama ### Nearby, outside Periya Ulukkulama - UNIT 6 TO UNIT 4 MAIN ROAD · viewpoint, Unit 5 & 6. Pavatkulam7.2 km - 45011KALIMAKAL NAKAR ROAD. (கலைமகள் நகர் வீதி) · viewpoint, Unit 5 & 6. Pavatkulam7.4 km - 45012 SCHOOL ROAD ENDING (பாடசாலை முன் சுற்றுவட்ட வீதி ) · viewpoint, Unit 5 & 6. Pavatkulam7.4 km - 45012 SCHOOL ROAD starting (பாடசாலை முன் சுற்றுவட்ட வீதி) · viewpoint, Unit 5 & 6. Pavatkulam7.5 km - rangeth kama to palayayooruwa main road · viewpoint, Rankethgama7.5 km - 45011 KALAIMAKAL NAKAR ROAD (கலைமகள் நகர் வீதி) starting · viewpoint, Unit 5 & 6. Pavatkulam7.6 km - UNIT 06 MAIN STREET 450101 (unit 06 to unite 04 ) · viewpoint, Rankethgama8.4 km - Jathusana Home · viewpoint, Nelukkulam11 km - Kavisanan complex · viewpoint, Pattanichchoor Puliyankulam12 km - Swami Vevehanathar · memorial, Vavuniya Town13 km - St Thaninayagam · memorial, Vavuniya Town13 km - Chevanayagam · memorial, Vavuniya Town13 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: Periya Ulukkulama - 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 - China Bay Airport (TRR) · Trincomalee86 km - Jaffna International Airport (JAF) · Jaffna130 km ### Nearest railway station Iratperiya Kulam (Eramperiyakulama), about 8.2 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:49) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:14, sunset around 17:52). 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 Periya Ulukkulama Open gazetteers list **1 village, town or locality** in Periya Ulukkulama. - Katkulam 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 Periya Ulukkulama Named natural and historic features inside Periya Ulukkulama, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 reservoirs and tanks. - Pavat Kulam - Ulukkulam 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 Periya Ulukkulama and the best time to visit Using the climate of Vavuniya District, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C). About 1,334 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (296 mm) and the driest Jun (23 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to March**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 25 80 Feb 26 61 Mar 28 56 Apr 29 103 May 29 93 Jun 29 23 Jul 29 29 Aug 29 55 Sep 28 71 Oct 28 222 Nov 26 296 Dec 25 245 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Periya Ulukkulama Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Divisional Hospital - Periyaulukkulama · Periya Ulukkulama 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.66864&mlon=80.40779#map=17/8.66864/80.40779) Bank Periyaulukkulama samurdi bank · Periya Ulukkulama 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.66326&mlon=80.40497#map=17/8.66326/80.40497) ATM Boc smart · Shuddha Nagaraya 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.35136&mlon=80.39834#map=17/8.35136/80.39834) Petrol pump Litro Gas Lanka · Prabodhagama 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.67103&mlon=80.47722#map=17/8.67103/80.47722) Hotel Oviya Hotel · Rejendrankulam 6.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.72686&mlon=80.44456#map=17/8.72686/80.44456) Mall Newsiri Trade Center · Kebithigollewa 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.64089&mlon=80.67040#map=17/8.64089/80.67040) School V/Sri Sumana M.V Navodaya College · Periya Ulukkulama 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.67217&mlon=80.41089#map=17/8.67217/80.41089) College Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya · Salambaikkulam 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.75466&mlon=80.41168#map=17/8.75466/80.41168) Police station Ulukulama Police Station · Sooduventhapulavu 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.69394&mlon=80.41580#map=17/8.69394/80.41580) 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 Periya Ulukkulama Places mapped inside Periya Ulukkulama in open map data, by type. - Hospitals2 - Banks1 - Schools2 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 Vavuniya South DS Division - Acres 20,40,60 - Acres 400 - Agbopura - Alagalla - Avusathapitiya - Awaranthulawa - Eramperiyakulama - Kalukunnammaduwa - Madukanda - Mahakachchakodiya - Mahamylankulama - Mamaduwa - Maradanmaduwa - Nedunkulam - Pavakkulam South Bank, Track 07 - Pirappanmaduwa - Poomaduwa - Pudubulankulama - Rankethgama ## Quick answers - Where is Periya Ulukkulama?In Vavuniya South DS Division, Vavuniya District, Northern Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Periya Ulukkulama?Acres 20,40,60, Acres 400, Anekattiya, Avusathapitiya, Awaranthulawa, Pavakkulam South Bank, Track 07, Prabodhagama and Sooduventhapulavu - What is there to see in Periya Ulukkulama?UNIT 6 TO UNIT 4 MAIN ROAD, 45011KALIMAKAL NAKAR ROAD. (கலைமகள் நகர் வீதி), 45012 SCHOOL ROAD ENDING (பாடசாலை முன் சுற்றுவட்ட வீதி ), 45012 SCHOOL ROAD starting (பாடசாலை முன் சுற்றுவட்ட வீதி) - What time zone is Periya Ulukkulama in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Periya Ulukkulama?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Periya Ulukkulama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Periya Ulukkulama?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Periya Ulukkulama?2 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Periya Ulukkulama?January to March - Where is the nearest hospital to Periya Ulukkulama?Divisional Hospital - Periyaulukkulama, about 1.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Periya Ulukkulama?Periyaulukkulama samurdi bank, about 1.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Periya Ulukkulama?Boc smart, about 36 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Periya Ulukkulama?Litro Gas Lanka, about 6.9 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Periya Ulukkulama?2 mapped - How many banks are in Periya Ulukkulama?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Periya Ulukkulama?LK4306005 (OCHA common operational dataset)