# Paragahamaditta GN division, Weligepola DS Division – Villages

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

Grama Niladhari division · Weligepola DS Division 

# Paragahamaditta

Paragahamaditta is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Weligepola DS Division, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province. It covers **3.18 km²**. 4 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 3.2km²
- 461 mtypical elevation

## Where is Paragahamaditta?

Paragahamaditta 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: [Akarella](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/opanayake/akarella/), [Dandeniya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/opanayake/dandeniya/), [Gawaranhena](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/balangoda/gawaranhena/), [Ilukkumbura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/weligepola/ilukkumbura/), [Liyanagoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/opanayake/liyanagoda/) and [Udawela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/sabaragamuwa/ratnapura/opanayake/udawela/). By area it is the 4659th 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 Paragahamaditta is about 98 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.5966° N, 80.6634° E. Local names: පරගහමඩිත්ත .

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 Paragahamaditta

### Nearby, outside Paragahamaditta

- Ellepola Ella · viewpoint, Ellepola4.6 km
- Ammaduwa Kuda Kathragama Dewalaya · archaeological site, Ammaduwa6.4 km
- Buddha Statue · monument, Kirindigala7.8 km
- Clock Tower · monument, Panawenna10 km
- Buddha · monument, Balavinna West11 km
- Kirindi Ella Waterfall Pelmadulla · attraction, Udathula12 km
- Wangu 10 · viewpoint, Rakwana North15 km
- Samanalawewa Reservoir · attraction, Seelogama16 km
- Alupola Ella · waterfall, Alupola16 km
- Tank 3 · attraction, Thunkinda17 km
- Maratenne Estate Viewpoint · viewpoint, Pidaligannawela17 km
- Pahanthudawa Waterfall · waterfall, Viharawela18 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: Paragahamaditta

- 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) · Mattala62 km
- Koggala Airport (KCT) · Galle77 km

### Nearest railway station

Ohiya (Ohiya), about 32 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 Paragahamaditta

Open gazetteers list **4 villages, towns and localities** in Paragahamaditta. Settlements here lie between about 432 m and 474 m above sea level (median 461 m).

- Ilukkumbura
- Paragahamaditta
- Pinnagalakanda
- Thalahena

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 Paragahamaditta and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Ratnapura District, the warmest month is Apr (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jan (23 °C), after allowing for this place being about 176 m higher 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 23 96 

Feb 23 81 

Mar 25 106 

Apr 25 180 

May 25 178 

Jun 24 106 

Jul 24 87 

Aug 24 106 

Sep 24 149 

Oct 24 232 

Nov 23 273 

Dec 23 190 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Paragahamaditta

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Thushari Vision House · Balangoda Town 7.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.64798&mlon=80.70086#map=17/6.64798/80.70086) 

Bank Seylan Bank · Balangoda Town 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.64785&mlon=80.69778#map=17/6.64785/80.69778) 

ATM Peoples Bank · Kotiyagala 22 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 7.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.64898&mlon=80.70133#map=17/6.64898/80.70133) 

Hotel Thurulatha Sewana Hotel · Madola 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.62182&mlon=80.65885#map=17/6.62182/80.65885) 

Mall Frontline · Balangoda 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.65090&mlon=80.69189#map=17/6.65090/80.69189) 

School Pallekanda Maha Vidyalaya · Madola 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.62616&mlon=80.66083#map=17/6.62616/80.66083) 

College R/Akaralla Vidyalaya · Liyanagoda 1.7 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 4.7 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.

## Other GN divisions in Weligepola DS Division

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Paragahamaditta?In Weligepola DS Division, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Paragahamaditta?Akarella, Dandeniya, Gawaranhena, Ilukkumbura, Liyanagoda and Udawela
- What is there to see in Paragahamaditta?Ellepola Ella, Ammaduwa Kuda Kathragama Dewalaya, Buddha Statue, Clock Tower
- What time zone is Paragahamaditta in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Paragahamaditta?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Paragahamaditta?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Paragahamaditta?4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Paragahamaditta?Settlements lie between 432 m and 474 m
- What is the best time to visit Paragahamaditta?January to March and June to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Paragahamaditta?Thushari Vision House, about 7.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Paragahamaditta?Seylan Bank, about 6.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Paragahamaditta?Peoples Bank, about 22 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Paragahamaditta?IOC Filling Station, about 7.2 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Paragahamaditta?LK9145005 (OCHA common operational dataset)