# Kalatuwakanda GN division, Weligepola DS Division – Villages

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

Grama Niladhari division · Weligepola DS Division 

# Kalatuwakanda

Kalatuwakanda is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Weligepola DS Division, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province. It covers **3.13 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 3.1km²
- 220 mtypical elevation

## Where is Kalatuwakanda?

Kalatuwakanda 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 4 other GN divisions: [Badullegama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/weligepola/badullegama/), [Bambaragasthenna](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/godakawela/bambaragasthenna/), [Madawalalanda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/weligepola/madawalalanda/) and [Pussathota](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/weligepola/pussathota/). By area it is the 4741st largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.6% of [Weligepola DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/weligepola/). The centre of Kalatuwakanda is about 105 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.5168° N, 80.7035° E. Local names: කලටුවාකන්ද .

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 Kalatuwakanda

### Nearby, outside Kalatuwakanda

- Buddha · monument, Balavinna West5.2 km
- Ammaduwa Kuda Kathragama Dewalaya · archaeological site, Ammaduwa5.4 km
- Tomb of Pussadeva · monument, Sankhapala9.7 km
- Wangu 10 · viewpoint, Rakwana North10 km
- Waulpane Ruins · archaeological site, Kumburugamuwa11 km
- Waulpane Cave · viewpoint, Kumburugamuwa11 km
- Sinharaja, Morningside Entrance 7km · attraction, Poddana13 km
- Ellepola Ella · viewpoint, Ellepola13 km
- Duli ella · attraction, Nandanagama13 km
- Ballanbendipelessa · archaeological site, Handagirigoda13 km
- Maduwanwela Walawwa · museum, Maduwanwela Peranigama14 km
- Buddha Statue · monument, Kirindigala15 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: Kalatuwakanda

- 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) · Mattala53 km
- Koggala Airport (KCT) · Galle72 km

### Nearest railway station

Idalgashinna (Maligathenna), about 36 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 Kalatuwakanda

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

- Ambewila
- Kalatuwakanda

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 Kalatuwakanda

Named natural and historic features inside Kalatuwakanda, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

1 reservoir or tank.

- Ambawila Wewa

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 Kalatuwakanda 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 Kalatuwakanda

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Pallebedda Divisional Hospital · Pallebedda 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.48316&mlon=80.70638#map=17/6.48316/80.70638) 

Bank People's Bank · Pallebedda 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.48180&mlon=80.70905#map=17/6.48180/80.70905) 

ATM Com Bank · Embilipitiya Pallegama 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.33184&mlon=80.85456#map=17/6.33184/80.85456) 

Petrol pump Ceypetco · Godakawela 5.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.50387&mlon=80.65259#map=17/6.50387/80.65259) 

Hotel Saru Blue Sapphire Hotel · Balavinna West 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.49760&mlon=80.66981#map=17/6.49760/80.66981) 

Mall Frontline · Balangoda 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.65090&mlon=80.69189#map=17/6.65090/80.69189) 

School Pallebedda Central College · Pallebedda 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.48124&mlon=80.70816#map=17/6.48124/80.70816) 

College Victory College · Niyangama 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.52675&mlon=80.66685#map=17/6.52675/80.66685) 

Police station Ammaduwa Police Post · Ammaduwa 5.4 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
- Gangodagama
- Handagirigoda
- Handagiriya
- Hatangala
- Ilukkumbura
- Kongasthenna
- Kottimbulwala
- Madawalalanda
- Medaganoya
- Muttettupola
- Palugahawela
- Panana
- Paragahamaditta
- Pussathota
- Ranwala
- Thalagaskanda
- Thennahena
- Udagangoda
- Udaranwala
- Urawala
- Weligepola

## Quick answers

- Where is Kalatuwakanda?In Weligepola DS Division, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Kalatuwakanda?Badullegama, Bambaragasthenna, Madawalalanda and Pussathota
- What is there to see in Kalatuwakanda?Buddha, Ammaduwa Kuda Kathragama Dewalaya, Tomb of Pussadeva, Wangu 10
- What time zone is Kalatuwakanda in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Kalatuwakanda?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Kalatuwakanda?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kalatuwakanda?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Kalatuwakanda?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the best time to visit Kalatuwakanda?January to March and June to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kalatuwakanda?Pallebedda Divisional Hospital, about 3.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kalatuwakanda?People's Bank, about 3.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Kalatuwakanda?Com Bank, about 26 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kalatuwakanda?Ceypetco, about 5.8 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Kalatuwakanda?LK9145115 (OCHA common operational dataset)