# Theladiriya GN division, Balangoda DS Division – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/balangoda/theladiriya/

Grama Niladhari division · Balangoda DS Division 

# Theladiriya

Theladiriya is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Balangoda DS Division, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province. It covers **4.10 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 4.1km²
- 638 mtypical elevation

## Where is Theladiriya?

Theladiriya lies in [Balangoda DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/balangoda/), [Ratnapura District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/), [Sabaragamuwa Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 9 other GN divisions: [Aldora](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/balangoda/aldora/), [Belimaliyadda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/weligepola/belimaliyadda/), [Damahana](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/balangoda/damahana/), [Imbulamura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/balangoda/imbulamura/), [Kongasthenna](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/weligepola/kongasthenna/), [Mahawalathenna](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/balangoda/mahawalathenna/), [Mawela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/balangoda/mawela/), [Udagangoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/weligepola/udagangoda/) and [Vikiliya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/balangoda/vikiliya/). By area it is the 3656th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 2.2% of [Balangoda DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/balangoda/). The centre of Theladiriya is about 105 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.5945° N, 80.7391° E. Local names: තෙලදිරිය .

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 Theladiriya

### Nearby, outside Theladiriya

- Ellepola Ella · viewpoint, Ellepola7.1 km
- Buddha Statue · monument, Kirindigala7.5 km
- Ammaduwa Kuda Kathragama Dewalaya · archaeological site, Ammaduwa11 km
- Tank 3 · attraction, Thunkinda11 km
- Samanalawewa Reservoir · attraction, Seelogama12 km
- Ballanbendipelessa · archaeological site, Handagirigoda12 km
- Hulan Ella (Walawe Ganga West Falls) · attraction, Kosgama13 km
- Buddha · monument, Balavinna West14 km
- Udawalawe National Park · nature reserve, Diyavinna14 km
- Galtemyaya Ruins · attraction, Thanjanthenna14 km
- Kuragala Ancient Buddhist Monastry · attraction, Kuragala14 km
- Limestone Pools · attraction, Thanjanthenna15 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: Theladiriya

- 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

- Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) · Mattala55 km
- Koggala Airport (KCT) · Galle81 km

### Nearest railway station

Idalgashinna (Maligathenna), about 27 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:52) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:09, sunset around 17:54).

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 Theladiriya

Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Theladiriya.

- Galgodagama
- Theladiriya

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 Theladiriya and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Ratnapura District, the warmest month is Apr (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jan (22 °C), after allowing for this place being about 353 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 1,783 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (273 mm) and the driest Feb (81 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to March and June to August**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 22 96 

Feb 22 81 

Mar 23 106 

Apr 24 180 

May 23 178 

Jun 23 106 

Jul 23 87 

Aug 23 106 

Sep 23 149 

Oct 22 232 

Nov 22 273 

Dec 22 190 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Theladiriya

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Mahawalathenna Divisional Hospital · Mahawalathenna 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.58802&mlon=80.74854#map=17/6.58802/80.74854) 

Bank Seylan Bank · Balangoda Town 7.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.64785&mlon=80.69778#map=17/6.64785/80.69778) 

ATM Peoples Bank · Kotiyagala 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.79626&mlon=80.67839#map=17/6.79626/80.67839) 

Petrol pump IOC Filling Station · Balangoda Town 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.64898&mlon=80.70133#map=17/6.64898/80.70133) 

Hotel Ella Hill Breeze Inn · Mawela 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.61667&mlon=80.71671#map=17/6.61667/80.71671) 

Mall Frontline · Balangoda 8.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.65090&mlon=80.69189#map=17/6.65090/80.69189) 

School St. Agnes Convent. Balangoda · Mawela 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.61018&mlon=80.71902#map=17/6.61018/80.71902) 

College R/Akaralla Vidyalaya · Liyanagoda 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.58168&mlon=80.66029#map=17/6.58168/80.66029) 

Police station Balangoda Police Sation · Balangoda Town 7.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.64945&mlon=80.70006#map=17/6.64945/80.70006) 

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 Balangoda DS Division

- Aldora
- Ampitiyawatta
- Balangoda
- Balangoda Town
- Batugammana
- Bowatta
- Bulathgama
- Damahana
- Dehigasthalawa
- Durakanda
- Ellepola
- Ellewatta
- Gawaranhena
- Godakumbura
- Horaketiya
- Imbulamura
- Jahinkanda
- Kirimetithenna
- Kirindigala
- Kumara Gama
- Mahawalathenna
- Massenna
- Mawela
- Meddekanda
- Mulgama
- Pallekanda
- Pettigala
- Polwathugoda
- Rajawaka
- Rassagala
- Thalangama
- Thotupalathenna
- Thumbagoda
- Vikiliya
- Watawala
- Welage
- Welekumbura
- Wijanathkumbura
- Yahalewela

## Quick answers

- Where is Theladiriya?In Balangoda DS Division, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Theladiriya?Aldora, Belimaliyadda, Damahana, Imbulamura, Kongasthenna, Mahawalathenna, Mawela, Udagangoda and Vikiliya
- What is there to see in Theladiriya?Ellepola Ella, Buddha Statue, Ammaduwa Kuda Kathragama Dewalaya, Tank 3
- What time zone is Theladiriya in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Theladiriya?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Theladiriya?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Theladiriya?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Theladiriya?January to March and June to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Theladiriya?Mahawalathenna Divisional Hospital, about 1.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Theladiriya?Seylan Bank, about 7.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Theladiriya?Peoples Bank, about 23 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Theladiriya?IOC Filling Station, about 7.4 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Theladiriya?LK9118245 (OCHA common operational dataset)