# Vikiliya GN division, Balangoda DS Division – Villages & Map

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

Grama Niladhari division · Balangoda DS Division 

# Vikiliya

Vikiliya is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Balangoda DS Division, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province. It covers **4.39 km²**. 6 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 4.4km²
- 509 mtypical elevation

## Where is Vikiliya?

Vikiliya 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 7 other GN divisions: [Aldora](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/balangoda/aldora/), [Batugammana](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/balangoda/batugammana/), [Damahana](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/balangoda/damahana/), [Kirimetithenna](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/balangoda/kirimetithenna/), [Thalangama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/balangoda/thalangama/), [Theladiriya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/balangoda/theladiriya/) and [Thotupalathenna](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/balangoda/thotupalathenna/). By area it is the 3388th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 2.4% of [Balangoda DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/balangoda/). The centre of Vikiliya is about 105 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.6155° N, 80.7472° E. Local names: විකිලිය .

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 Vikiliya

### Nearby, outside Vikiliya

- Buddha Statue · monument, Kirindigala6.2 km
- Ellepola Ella · viewpoint, Ellepola7.0 km
- Tank 3 · attraction, Thunkinda8.2 km
- Samanalawewa Reservoir · attraction, Seelogama9.2 km
- Hulan Ella (Walawe Ganga West Falls) · attraction, Kosgama11 km
- Pahanthudawa Waterfall · waterfall, Viharawela12 km
- Limestone Pools · attraction, Thanjanthenna13 km
- Ammaduwa Kuda Kathragama Dewalaya · archaeological site, Ammaduwa13 km
- Ballanbendipelessa · archaeological site, Handagirigoda13 km
- Galtemyaya Ruins · attraction, Thanjanthenna13 km
- Kuragala Ancient Buddhist Monastry · attraction, Kuragala13 km
- Kuragala Ruins · attraction, Welipathayaya14 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: Vikiliya

- 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) · Mattala56 km
- Koggala Airport (KCT) · Galle84 km

### Nearest railway station

Idalgashinna (Maligathenna), about 25 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:51) 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 Vikiliya

Open gazetteers list **6 villages, towns and localities** in Vikiliya. Settlements here lie between about 497 m and 578 m above sea level (median 509 m).

- Aldora West
- Badahelagoda
- Bithwelgama
- Godawela
- Thelissankandura
- Wikiliya

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 Vikiliya and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Ratnapura District, the warmest month is Apr (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jan (23 °C), after allowing for this place being about 224 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 23 96 

Feb 23 81 

Mar 24 106 

Apr 25 180 

May 24 178 

Jun 24 106 

Jul 23 87 

Aug 23 106 

Sep 23 149 

Oct 23 232 

Nov 23 273 

Dec 23 190 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Vikiliya

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Mahawalathenna Divisional Hospital · Mahawalathenna 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.58802&mlon=80.74854#map=17/6.58802/80.74854) 

Bank Bank of Ceylon · Balangoda Town 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.65050&mlon=80.70096#map=17/6.65050/80.70096) 

ATM Peoples Bank · Kotiyagala 21 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 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.64898&mlon=80.70133#map=17/6.64898/80.70133) 

Hotel Ella Hill Breeze Inn · Mawela 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.61667&mlon=80.71671#map=17/6.61667/80.71671) 

Mall Frontline · Balangoda 7.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.65090&mlon=80.69189#map=17/6.65090/80.69189) 

School St. Agnes Convent. Balangoda · Mawela 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.61018&mlon=80.71902#map=17/6.61018/80.71902) 

College R/Akaralla Vidyalaya · Liyanagoda 10 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 6.4 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
- Theladiriya
- Thotupalathenna
- Thumbagoda
- Watawala
- Welage
- Welekumbura
- Wijanathkumbura
- Yahalewela

## Quick answers

- Where is Vikiliya?In Balangoda DS Division, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Vikiliya?Aldora, Batugammana, Damahana, Kirimetithenna, Thalangama, Theladiriya and Thotupalathenna
- What is there to see in Vikiliya?Buddha Statue, Ellepola Ella, Tank 3, Samanalawewa Reservoir
- What time zone is Vikiliya in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Vikiliya?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Vikiliya?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Vikiliya?6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Vikiliya?Settlements lie between 497 m and 578 m
- What is the best time to visit Vikiliya?January to March and June to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Vikiliya?Mahawalathenna Divisional Hospital, about 3.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Vikiliya?Bank of Ceylon, about 6.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Vikiliya?Peoples Bank, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Vikiliya?IOC Filling Station, about 6.3 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Vikiliya?LK9118115 (OCHA common operational dataset)