# Opanayaka GN division, Opanayake DS Division – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/opanayake/opanayaka/

Grama Niladhari division · Opanayake DS Division 

# Opanayaka

Opanayaka is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Opanayake DS Division, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province. It covers **4.04 km²**. 7 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 4.0km²
- 2mapped services
- 239 mtypical elevation

## Where is Opanayaka?

Opanayaka lies in [Opanayake DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/opanayake/), [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: [Dandeniya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/opanayake/dandeniya/), [Hunuwala North](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/opanayake/hunuwala-north/), [Malmeekanda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/opanayake/malmeekanda/), [Meegahawela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/opanayake/meegahawela/), [Pelendakanda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/opanayake/pelendakanda/) and [Udawela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/opanayake/udawela/). By area it is the 3723rd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 5.1% of [Opanayake DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/opanayake/). The centre of Opanayaka is about 93 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.6197° N, 80.6248° E. Local names: ඕපනායක .

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 Opanayaka

### Nearby, outside Opanayaka

- Ellepola Ella · viewpoint, Ellepola6.9 km
- Clock Tower · monument, Panawenna7.0 km
- Kirindi Ella Waterfall Pelmadulla · attraction, Udathula7.1 km
- Buddha Statue · monument, Kirindigala9.6 km
- Ammaduwa Kuda Kathragama Dewalaya · archaeological site, Ammaduwa9.7 km
- Alupola Ella · waterfall, Alupola12 km
- Buddha · monument, Balavinna West14 km
- Maratenne Estate Viewpoint · viewpoint, Pidaligannawela17 km
- Wangu 10 · viewpoint, Rakwana North17 km
- Red Bridge Upper Fall · attraction, Kolombugama17 km
- Red Bridge Lower Fall · attraction, Doloswala18 km
- Samanalawewa Reservoir · attraction, Seelogama18 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: Opanayaka

- 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) · Mattala67 km
- Koggala Airport (KCT) · Galle77 km

### Nearest railway station

Hatton (Hatton North), about 31 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 06:10, 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 Opanayaka

Open gazetteers list **7 villages, towns and localities** in Opanayaka. Settlements here lie between about 156 m and 277 m above sea level (median 239 m).

- Dunukaragoda
- Ganithagoda
- Gurupaswala
- Hangamuarachchigoda
- Konegohakumburugoda
- Malmikanda
- Mideldenigoda

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 Opanayaka 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 Opanayaka

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Southern Nursing Home · Panawenna 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.58651&mlon=80.57126#map=17/6.58651/80.57126) 

Bank BOC · Panawenna 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.58377&mlon=80.57273#map=17/6.58377/80.57273) 

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 Ceypetco · Panawenna 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.58349&mlon=80.57318#map=17/6.58349/80.57318) 

Hotel Hotel Hilro · Opanayaka 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.61205&mlon=80.63144#map=17/6.61205/80.63144) 

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

School Galhira School · Opanayaka 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.61794&mlon=80.62403#map=17/6.61794/80.62403) 

College R/Akaralla Vidyalaya · Liyanagoda 5.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.58168&mlon=80.66029#map=17/6.58168/80.66029) 

Police station Opanayaka Police Station ඕපනායක පොලිස් ස්ථානය · Dandeniya 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.60936&mlon=80.62299#map=17/6.60936/80.62299) 

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 Opanayaka

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

- Hotels1
- Schools1

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 Opanayake DS Division

- Akarella
- Batadura
- Dandeniya
- Galkanda
- Hallinna
- Hattella
- Hattella Egoda
- Hunuwala North
- Hunuwala South
- Kendaketiya
- Liyanagoda
- Madola
- Malmeekanda
- Meegahawela
- Metihakwala
- Pelendakanda
- Polwattahena
- Udawela
- Wallaketiya

## Quick answers

- Where is Opanayaka?In Opanayake DS Division, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Opanayaka?Dandeniya, Hunuwala North, Malmeekanda, Meegahawela, Pelendakanda and Udawela
- What is there to see in Opanayaka?Ellepola Ella, Clock Tower, Kirindi Ella Waterfall Pelmadulla, Buddha Statue
- What time zone is Opanayaka in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Opanayaka?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Opanayaka?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Opanayaka?7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Opanayaka?Settlements lie between 156 m and 277 m
- What is the best time to visit Opanayaka?January to March and June to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Opanayaka?Southern Nursing Home, about 7.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Opanayaka?BOC, about 7.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Opanayaka?Peoples Bank, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Opanayaka?Ceypetco, about 7.0 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Opanayaka?LK9121045 (OCHA common operational dataset)