# Uragasmanhandiya East GN division, Karandeniya DS Division

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/uragasmanhandiya-east/

Grama Niladhari division · Karandeniya DS Division 

# Uragasmanhandiya East

Uragasmanhandiya East is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Karandeniya DS Division, Galle District, Southern Province. It covers **2.32 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 2.3km²
- 24 mtypical elevation

## Where is Uragasmanhandiya East?

Uragasmanhandiya East lies in [Karandeniya DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/), [Galle District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/), [Southern Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 6 other GN divisions: [Beligaswella](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/beligaswella/), [Halgahawella](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/halgahawella/), [Hipankanda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/hipankanda/), [Mabingoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/mabingoda/), [Magala North](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/magala-north/) and [Yatagala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/yatagala/). By area it is the 6184th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 2.6% of [Karandeniya DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/southern/galle/karandeniya/). The centre of Uragasmanhandiya East is about 73 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.3353° N, 80.1076° E. Local names: ඌරගස්මංහන්දිය නැග .

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 Uragasmanhandiya East

### Nearby, outside Uragasmanhandiya East

- Isidi Aquarium · aquarium, Igala Thalawa7.5 km
- C.W.W.Kannangara Memorial Statue · memorial, Loolbadduwa7.7 km
- Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project · attraction, Kosgoda8.4 km
- Ahungalla Sea Turtles Conservation Project · attraction, Wathuregama8.6 km
- Victor Hasselblad Sea Turtle Research & Conservation Center · zoo, Kosgoda8.8 km
- Deyyagala Dola · waterfall, Thotaha9.4 km
- Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project · attraction, Doowemodara10 km
- Madu River Safari No 07 · attraction, Brahmanawatta South10 km
- Sampath Villa · castle or fort, Miriswatta11 km
- Induruwa sea turtle farm · attraction, Kaikawala11 km
- Puppet Museum · museum, Walagedara12 km
- coconut · nature reserve, Yalegama12 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: Uragasmanhandiya East

- 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

- Koggala Airport (KCT) · Galle45 km
- Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo59 km

### Nearest railway station

Ahungalla (Middaramulla), about 8.1 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:54) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:11, sunset around 17:57).

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 Uragasmanhandiya East

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

- Hipankanda
- Yatagala East

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 Uragasmanhandiya East and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Galle District, the warmest month is May (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (27 °C). About 2,174 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (334 mm) and the driest Feb (85 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February and July**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 95 

Feb 27 85 

Mar 28 124 

Apr 28 221 

May 28 243 

Jun 28 146 

Jul 27 116 

Aug 27 139 

Sep 27 189 

Oct 27 280 

Nov 27 334 

Dec 27 202 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Uragasmanhandiya East

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Sage Hospitals · Mahaedanda 7.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.27097&mlon=80.09458#map=17/6.27097/80.09458) 

Bank people's Bank · Dangahavila 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.27035&mlon=80.09133#map=17/6.27035/80.09133) 

ATM Commercial Bank of Ceylon · Cheena Koratuwa 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.03566&mlon=80.21651#map=17/6.03566/80.21651) 

Petrol pump Nishadi Filling Station · Mahaedanda 7.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.27097&mlon=80.09384#map=17/6.27097/80.09384) 

Hotel Mahagedara Hotel Elpitiya · Delkabalagoda 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.35000&mlon=80.11670#map=17/6.35000/80.11670) 

Mall Karandeniya Shopping Center · Mahaedanda 7.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.27117&mlon=80.09290#map=17/6.27117/80.09290) 

School Pathiraja Maha Vidyalaya · Pathiraja Pedesa 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.33914&mlon=80.07212#map=17/6.33914/80.07212) 

College Aurvada School · Igala East 8.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.28820&mlon=80.16415#map=17/6.28820/80.16415) 

Police station Sri Lanka Police College - Elpitiya · Elpitiya Central 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.32023&mlon=80.16189#map=17/6.32023/80.16189) 

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 Karandeniya DS Division

- Anganaketiya
- Angulugalla
- Beligaswella
- Borakanda
- Dangahavila
- Diviyagahawela
- Diyapitagallana
- Egodawela
- Galagoda Atta
- Galpottawala
- Halgahawella
- Hipankanda
- Ihala Kiripedda
- Jayabima
- Kaluwalagoda
- Karandeniya North
- Karandeniya South
- Kirinuge
- Kiripedda
- Kurundugaha Hethekma
- Lenagal Palatha
- Mabingoda
- Madakumbura
- Magala North
- Magala South
- Mahaedanda
- Mahagoda
- Mandakanda
- Meegaspitiya
- Mendorawala
- Pehembiyakanda
- Randenigama
- Siripura
- Thalgahawatta
- Unagaswela
- Uragasmanhandiya North
- Uragasmanhandiya South
- Walinguruketiya
- Yatagala

## Quick answers

- Where is Uragasmanhandiya East?In Karandeniya DS Division, Galle District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Uragasmanhandiya East?Beligaswella, Halgahawella, Hipankanda, Mabingoda, Magala North and Yatagala
- What is there to see in Uragasmanhandiya East?Isidi Aquarium, C.W.W.Kannangara Memorial Statue, Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project, Ahungalla Sea Turtles Conservation Project
- What time zone is Uragasmanhandiya East in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Uragasmanhandiya East?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Uragasmanhandiya East?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Uragasmanhandiya East?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Uragasmanhandiya East?January to February and July
- Where is the nearest hospital to Uragasmanhandiya East?Sage Hospitals, about 7.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Uragasmanhandiya East?people's Bank, about 7.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Uragasmanhandiya East?Commercial Bank of Ceylon, about 35 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Uragasmanhandiya East?Nishadi Filling Station, about 7.3 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Uragasmanhandiya East?LK3109040 (OCHA common operational dataset)