# Gangodagama GN division, Weligepola DS Division – Villages

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

Grama Niladhari division · Weligepola DS Division 

# Gangodagama

Gangodagama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Weligepola DS Division, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province. It covers **4.16 km²**. 8 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 4.2km²
- 397 mtypical elevation

## Where is Gangodagama?

Gangodagama 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 5 other GN divisions: [Bopitigoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/weligepola/bopitigoda/), [Galgodagama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/weligepola/galgodagama/), [Medaganoya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/weligepola/medaganoya/), [Panana](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/weligepola/panana/) and [Weligepola](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/weligepola/weligepola/). By area it is the 3612th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 2.1% of [Weligepola DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/weligepola/). The centre of Gangodagama is about 102 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.5789° N, 80.6976° E. Local names: ගංගොඩගම .

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 Gangodagama

### Nearby, outside Gangodagama

- Ellepola Ella · viewpoint, Ellepola5.9 km
- Ammaduwa Kuda Kathragama Dewalaya · archaeological site, Ammaduwa6.0 km
- Buddha Statue · monument, Kirindigala8.2 km
- Buddha · monument, Balavinna West9.7 km
- Clock Tower · monument, Panawenna14 km
- Wangu 10 · viewpoint, Rakwana North15 km
- Ballanbendipelessa · archaeological site, Handagirigoda15 km
- Tank 3 · attraction, Thunkinda15 km
- Samanalawewa Reservoir · attraction, Seelogama15 km
- Tomb of Pussadeva · monument, Sankhapala16 km
- Kirindi Ella Waterfall Pelmadulla · attraction, Udathula16 km
- Waulpane Ruins · archaeological site, Kumburugamuwa18 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: Gangodagama

- 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) · Mattala57 km
- Koggala Airport (KCT) · Galle77 km

### Nearest railway station

Ohiya (Ohiya), 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 06:09, 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 Gangodagama

Open gazetteers list **8 villages, towns and localities** in Gangodagama. Settlements here lie between about 385 m and 572 m above sea level (median 397 m).

- Egodagoda
- Gangodagama
- Palledenigangoda
- Panana
- Panangegangoda
- Petterakumbura
- Polhenagangoda
- Rupahingangoda

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 Gangodagama 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 Gangodagama

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Mahawalathenna Divisional Hospital · Mahawalathenna 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.58802&mlon=80.74854#map=17/6.58802/80.74854) 

Bank Seylan Bank · Balangoda Town 7.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.64785&mlon=80.69778#map=17/6.64785/80.69778) 

ATM Peoples Bank · Kotiyagala 24 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 7.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.64898&mlon=80.70133#map=17/6.64898/80.70133) 

Hotel Ella Hill Breeze Inn · Mawela 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.61667&mlon=80.71671#map=17/6.61667/80.71671) 

Mall Frontline · Balangoda 8.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.65090&mlon=80.69189#map=17/6.65090/80.69189) 

School Sri Walgamba MV · Weligepola 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.57463&mlon=80.70662#map=17/6.57463/80.70662) 

College R/Akaralla Vidyalaya · Liyanagoda 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.58168&mlon=80.66029#map=17/6.58168/80.66029) 

Police station Ammaduwa Police Post · Ammaduwa 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.53990&mlon=80.66041#map=17/6.53990/80.66041) 

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
- Galgodagama
- Galpaya
- 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 Gangodagama?In Weligepola DS Division, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Gangodagama?Bopitigoda, Galgodagama, Medaganoya, Panana and Weligepola
- What is there to see in Gangodagama?Ellepola Ella, Ammaduwa Kuda Kathragama Dewalaya, Buddha Statue, Buddha
- What time zone is Gangodagama in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Gangodagama?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Gangodagama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Gangodagama?8 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Gangodagama?Settlements lie between 385 m and 572 m
- What is the best time to visit Gangodagama?January to March and June to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Gangodagama?Mahawalathenna Divisional Hospital, about 5.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Gangodagama?Seylan Bank, about 7.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Gangodagama?Peoples Bank, about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Gangodagama?IOC Filling Station, about 7.8 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Gangodagama?LK9145035 (OCHA common operational dataset)