# Galgodagama GN division, Weligepola DS Division – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/weligepola/galgodagama/

Grama Niladhari division · Weligepola DS Division 

# Galgodagama

Galgodagama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Weligepola DS Division, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province. It covers **2.72 km²**. 5 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 2.7km²
- 429 mtypical elevation

## Where is Galgodagama?

Galgodagama lies in [Weligepola DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/weligepola/), [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: [Bopitigoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/weligepola/bopitigoda/), [Gangodagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/weligepola/gangodagama/), [Kongasthenna](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/weligepola/kongasthenna/), [Mawela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/balangoda/mawela/), [Panana](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/weligepola/panana/) and [Welage](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/balangoda/welage/). By area it is the 5408th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.4% of [Weligepola DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/weligepola/). The centre of Galgodagama is about 102 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.5956° N, 80.7064° E. Local names: ගල්ගොඩගම .

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 Galgodagama

### Nearby, outside Galgodagama

- Ellepola Ella · viewpoint, Ellepola4.5 km
- Buddha Statue · monument, Kirindigala6.3 km
- Ammaduwa Kuda Kathragama Dewalaya · archaeological site, Ammaduwa8.1 km
- Buddha · monument, Balavinna West12 km
- Samanalawewa Reservoir · attraction, Seelogama13 km
- Tank 3 · attraction, Thunkinda13 km
- Clock Tower · monument, Panawenna15 km
- Ballanbendipelessa · archaeological site, Handagirigoda15 km
- Pahanthudawa Waterfall · waterfall, Viharawela16 km
- Hulan Ella (Walawe Ganga West Falls) · attraction, Kosgama16 km
- Kirindi Ella Waterfall Pelmadulla · attraction, Udathula16 km
- Maratenne Estate Viewpoint · viewpoint, Pidaligannawela17 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: Galgodagama

- 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) · Mattala58 km
- Koggala Airport (KCT) · Galle79 km

### Nearest railway station

Ohiya (Ohiya), about 29 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 Galgodagama

Open gazetteers list **5 villages, towns and localities** in Galgodagama. Settlements here lie between about 388 m and 443 m above sea level (median 429 m).

- Berakaragoda
- Eramuduhena
- Galgoda
- Hettigoda
- Medagama

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 Galgodagama 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 Galgodagama

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Mahawalathenna Divisional Hospital · Mahawalathenna 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.58802&mlon=80.74854#map=17/6.58802/80.74854) 

Bank Seylan Bank · Balangoda Town 5.9 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 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.64898&mlon=80.70133#map=17/6.64898/80.70133) 

Hotel Ella Hill Breeze Inn · Mawela 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.61667&mlon=80.71671#map=17/6.61667/80.71671) 

Mall Frontline · Balangoda 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.65090&mlon=80.69189#map=17/6.65090/80.69189) 

School St. Agnes Convent. Balangoda · Mawela 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.61018&mlon=80.71902#map=17/6.61018/80.71902) 

College R/Akaralla Vidyalaya · Liyanagoda 5.3 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 6.0 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 Weligepola DS Division

- Ammaduwa
- Badullegama
- Bambaragala
- Belimaliyadda
- Bopitigoda
- Elamalpe
- Galpaya
- Gangodagama
- Handagirigoda
- Handagiriya
- Hatangala
- Ilukkumbura
- Kalatuwakanda
- Kongasthenna
- Kottimbulwala
- Madawalalanda
- Medaganoya
- Muttettupola
- Palugahawela
- Panana
- Paragahamaditta
- Pussathota
- Ranwala
- Thalagaskanda
- Thennahena
- Udagangoda
- Udaranwala
- Urawala
- Weligepola

## Quick answers

- Where is Galgodagama?In Weligepola DS Division, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Galgodagama?Bopitigoda, Gangodagama, Kongasthenna, Mawela, Panana and Welage
- What is there to see in Galgodagama?Ellepola Ella, Buddha Statue, Ammaduwa Kuda Kathragama Dewalaya, Buddha
- What time zone is Galgodagama in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Galgodagama?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Galgodagama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Galgodagama?5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Galgodagama?Settlements lie between 388 m and 443 m
- What is the best time to visit Galgodagama?January to March and June to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Galgodagama?Mahawalathenna Divisional Hospital, about 4.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Galgodagama?Seylan Bank, about 5.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Galgodagama?Peoples Bank, about 23 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Galgodagama?IOC Filling Station, about 6.0 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Galgodagama?LK9145020 (OCHA common operational dataset)