# Erathna GN division, Kuruvita DS Division, Ratnapura District

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/kuruvita/erathna/

Grama Niladhari division · Kuruvita DS Division 

# Erathna

Erathna is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Kuruvita DS Division, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province. It covers **6.78 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 6.8km²
- 4mapped services
- 301 mtypical elevation

## Where is Erathna?

Erathna lies in [Kuruvita DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/kuruvita/), [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 6 other GN divisions: [Adavikanda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/kuruvita/adavikanda/), [Endiriyanwala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/kuruvita/endiriyanwala/), [Lassakanda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/kuruvita/lassakanda/), [Magala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/deraniyagala/magala/), [Sudagala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/kuruvita/sudagala/) and [Yatiwala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/kegalle/deraniyagala/yatiwala/). By area it is the 2009th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 4.0% of [Kuruvita DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/kuruvita/). The centre of Erathna is about 62 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.8467° N, 80.4019° E. Local names: එරත්න .

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 Erathna

### Nearby, outside Erathna

- Bopath Ella · viewpoint, Devipahala6.2 km
- Bopath Falls · attraction, Kiragala6.4 km
- Seethagangula · viewpoint, Siripagama6.7 km
- Batadombalena · archaeological site, Gileemale North7.8 km
- Heramitipana · viewpoint, Sri Palabaddala10 km
- Buddha · monument, Sri Palabaddala10 km
- Mapalana Ella Falls · waterfall, Mapalana10 km
- Meellakela · viewpoint, Sri Palabaddala11 km
- Buddha · monument, Mocha12 km
- Gal Goa · cave, Kottellena12 km
- Laxapana Falls · waterfall, Kottellena12 km
- Sleeping Buddha · monument, Mocha12 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: Erathna

- 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

- Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo57 km
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo68 km

### Nearest railway station

Watawala (Watawala), about 19 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 06:11, sunset around 17:55).

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 Erathna

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

- Gangaboda
- Muruttettukanda

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 Erathna and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Ratnapura District, the warmest month is Apr (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jan (24 °C). 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 24 96 

Feb 25 81 

Mar 26 106 

Apr 26 180 

May 26 178 

Jun 25 106 

Jul 25 87 

Aug 25 106 

Sep 25 149 

Oct 25 232 

Nov 24 273 

Dec 24 190 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Erathna

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Erathna Rural Hospital · Erathna 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.83531&mlon=80.40751#map=17/6.83531/80.40751) 

Bank Reginal Developmenet Bank · Erathna 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.83393&mlon=80.40785#map=17/6.83393/80.40785) 

ATM Nations Trust Bank ATM · Ratnapura Town North 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.67975&mlon=80.40566#map=17/6.67975/80.40566) 

Petrol pump Ceypetco · Delgamuwa 8.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.77932&mlon=80.36331#map=17/6.77932/80.36331) 

Hotel Omega Residence · Lassakanda 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.82951&mlon=80.39931#map=17/6.82951/80.39931) 

Mall Dress Aradhana · Kuruvita 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.77366&mlon=80.36839#map=17/6.77366/80.36839) 

School Erathna Maha Vidyalaya · Erathna 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.83415&mlon=80.40836#map=17/6.83415/80.40836) 

College R/Sri Pada Central College,Ratnapura · Siripagama 7.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.78774&mlon=80.44132#map=17/6.78774/80.44132) 

Police station Kuruwita Police Station · Delgamuwa 8.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.77877&mlon=80.36469#map=17/6.77877/80.36469) 

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 Erathna

Places mapped inside Erathna in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals1
- 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 Kuruvita DS Division

- Adavikanda
- Amuhenkanda
- Bodhimaluwa
- Delgamuwa
- Devipahala
- Ekneligoda
- Endiriyanwala
- Galukagama
- Kahengama
- Kahengama West
- Kandangoda
- Kandangoda South
- Kiragala
- Kithulpe
- Kosgoda
- Kuruvita
- Lassakanda
- Meneripitiya
- Millavitiya
- Miyanadeniya
- Nadukaradeniya
- Ovitigama
- Pahala Kuruvita
- Parakaduwa
- Pathagama
- Pathberiya
- Pathberiya West
- Pohorabawa
- Pussella
- Sudagala
- Thalavitiya
- Theppanawa
- Theppanawa Ihalagama
- Theppanawa Pahalagama
- Udakada
- Walandura
- Wathuyaya

## Quick answers

- Where is Erathna?In Kuruvita DS Division, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Erathna?Adavikanda, Endiriyanwala, Lassakanda, Magala, Sudagala and Yatiwala
- What is there to see in Erathna?Bopath Ella, Bopath Falls, Seethagangula, Batadombalena
- What time zone is Erathna in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Erathna?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Erathna?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Erathna?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Erathna?January to March and June to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Erathna?Erathna Rural Hospital, about 1.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Erathna?Reginal Developmenet Bank, about 1.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Erathna?Nations Trust Bank ATM, about 19 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Erathna?Ceypetco, about 8.6 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Erathna?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Erathna?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Erathna?LK9106060 (OCHA common operational dataset)