# Thuttiripitiya GN division, Nivithigala DS Division – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/nivithigala/thuttiripitiya/ Grama Niladhari division · Nivithigala DS Division # Thuttiripitiya Thuttiripitiya is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Nivithigala DS Division, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province. It covers **4.02 km²**. 5 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 4.0km² - 2mapped services - 66 mtypical elevation ## Where is Thuttiripitiya? Thuttiripitiya lies in [Nivithigala DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/nivithigala/), [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 8 other GN divisions: [Doloswala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/nivithigala/doloswala/), [Erabadda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/nivithigala/erabadda/), [Kiribathgala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/nivithigala/kiribathgala/), [Kolombugama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/nivithigala/kolombugama/), [Nivithigala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/nivithigala/nivithigala/), [Noragalla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/nivithigala/noragalla/), [Sidurupitiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/nivithigala/sidurupitiya/) and [Watapotha](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/nivithigala/watapotha/). By area it is the 3743rd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 2.6% of [Nivithigala DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/nivithigala/). The centre of Thuttiripitiya is about 80 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.5900° N, 80.4893° E. Local names: තුත්තිරිපිටිය . 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 Thuttiripitiya ### Nearby, outside Thuttiripitiya - Red Bridge Upper Fall · attraction, Kolombugama2.9 km - Red Bridge Lower Fall · attraction, Doloswala3.1 km - Pebotuwa Ella · waterfall, Pebotuwa6.9 km - Eli Hatha · waterfall, Delwala8.6 km - Clock Tower · monument, Panawenna9.3 km - Kirindi Ella Waterfall Pelmadulla · attraction, Udathula10 km - Old Kelani Valley Railway Bridge · monument, Angammana13 km - Ratnapura Clock Tower · monument, Ratnapura Town14 km - Anagarika Dharmapala Memorial Statue · memorial, Ratnapura Town West14 km - National Museum Ratnapura · museum, Ratnapura Town West14 km - Alupola Ella · waterfall, Alupola16 km - Thepulangoda Waterfall · waterfall, Ellegedara19 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: Thuttiripitiya - 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 - Koggala Airport (KCT) · Galle69 km - Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo71 km ### Nearest railway station Hatton (Hatton North), about 36 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:53) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:10, 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 Thuttiripitiya Open gazetteers list **5 villages, towns and localities** in Thuttiripitiya. Settlements here lie between about 52 m and 110 m above sea level (median 66 m). - Atalla - Dodampawatta - Thuththiripitiya - Thuttiripitiya - Watapothawatta 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 Thuttiripitiya Named natural and historic features inside Thuttiripitiya, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Estates 2 estates. - Mahawale - Parawatta 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 Thuttiripitiya and the best time to visit Using the climate of Ratnapura District, the warmest month is Apr (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C), after allowing for this place being about 219 m lower 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 25 96 Feb 26 81 Mar 27 106 Apr 27 180 May 27 178 Jun 27 106 Jul 26 87 Aug 26 106 Sep 26 149 Oct 26 232 Nov 26 273 Dec 25 190 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Thuttiripitiya Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Divisional Hospital Endana · Endana 8.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.53127&mlon=80.53264#map=17/6.53127/80.53264) Bank BOC · Pahala Bopitiya 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.62491&mlon=80.54060#map=17/6.62491/80.54060) ATM Nations Trust Bank ATM · Ratnapura Town North 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.67975&mlon=80.40566#map=17/6.67975/80.40566) Petrol pump Ceypetco · Ganegama 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.63210&mlon=80.52692#map=17/6.63210/80.52692) Hotel Owin Ray Pool and Reception · Yakdehiwatta 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.59431&mlon=80.43949#map=17/6.59431/80.43949) Mall Salahudeen's Gift Store · Pelmadulla Town 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.62404&mlon=80.54220#map=17/6.62404/80.54220) School R/Thuththiripitiya School · Thuttiripitiya 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.59435&mlon=80.48694#map=17/6.59435/80.48694) College National Youth Training Centre · Thuttiripitiya 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.59602&mlon=80.47859#map=17/6.59602/80.47859) Police station Pelmadulla Police Station · Denawaka Pathakada 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.63263&mlon=80.52135#map=17/6.63263/80.52135) 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 Thuttiripitiya Places mapped inside Thuttiripitiya in open map data, by type. - Schools1 - Colleges and universities1 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 Nivithigala DS Division - Delwala - Doloswala - Doloswalakanda - Dombagammana - Erabadda - Halkandaliya - Horanekarakanda - Horangala - Kiribathgala - Kolombugama - Nivithigala - Noragalla - Pahala Karavita - Panahetagala - Pathakada - Pebotuwa - Pinkanda - Sidurupitiya - Uda Karavita - Wanniyawatta - Watapotha - Wathupitiya - Yakdehiwatta ## Quick answers - Where is Thuttiripitiya?In Nivithigala DS Division, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Thuttiripitiya?Doloswala, Erabadda, Kiribathgala, Kolombugama, Nivithigala, Noragalla, Sidurupitiya and Watapotha - What is there to see in Thuttiripitiya?Red Bridge Upper Fall, Red Bridge Lower Fall, Pebotuwa Ella, Eli Hatha - What time zone is Thuttiripitiya in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Thuttiripitiya?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Thuttiripitiya?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Thuttiripitiya?5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Thuttiripitiya?Settlements lie between 52 m and 110 m - What is the best time to visit Thuttiripitiya?January to March and June to August - Where is the nearest hospital to Thuttiripitiya?Divisional Hospital Endana, about 8.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Thuttiripitiya?BOC, about 6.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Thuttiripitiya?Nations Trust Bank ATM, about 14 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Thuttiripitiya?Ceypetco, about 6.3 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Thuttiripitiya?LK9136040 (OCHA common operational dataset)