# Viranegama GN division, Mahiyanganaya DS Division – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/mahiyanganaya/viranegama/

Grama Niladhari division · Mahiyanganaya DS Division 

# Viranegama

Viranegama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Mahiyanganaya DS Division, Badulla District, Uva Province. It covers **10.6 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here.

- 10.6km²
- 73 mtypical elevation

## Where is Viranegama?

Viranegama lies in [Mahiyanganaya DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/mahiyanganaya/), [Badulla District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/), [Uva Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 8 other GN divisions: [Aluttarama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/mahiyanganaya/aluttarama/), [Belaganwewa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/mahiyanganaya/belaganwewa/), [Ginnoruwa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/mahiyanganaya/ginnoruwa/), [Kindigoda South](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/kandy/minipe/kindigoda-south/), [Millattawa](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/mahiyanganaya/millattawa/), [Palugolla](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/kandy/minipe/palugolla/), [Sonutta](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/matale/wilgamuwa/sonutta/) and [Wewere](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/central/kandy/minipe/wewere/). By area it is the 1122nd largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.8% of [Mahiyanganaya DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/mahiyanganaya/). The centre of Viranegama is about 139 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.4774° N, 80.9857° E. Local names: විරානගම .

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 Viranegama

### Nearby, outside Viranegama

- Sorabora Wewa · viewpoint, Wewgampaha13 km
- Rathna Ella Waterfall · viewpoint, Rathnella13 km
- Ratha Ella · waterfall, Rathnella13 km
- Sliding Rock · attraction, Meemure15 km
- Na Ella · waterfall, Kumbukgolla15 km
- Dambana Wedi Gammanaya · attraction, Dambana15 km
- Daha Ata Wanguwa · viewpoint, Gurulupotha16 km
- Meemure Lakegala Hiking Area · attraction, Meemure16 km
- Meemure · viewpoint, Meemure16 km
- Confluence Waterfall And Natural Pool · attraction, Kumbukgolla17 km
- Heen Gaga Natural Pool · attraction, Kaikawala17 km
- Safari Palace Wasgamuwa · attraction, Thunhiriyawewa18 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: Viranegama

- 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

- Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) · Batticaloa80 km
- China Bay Airport (TRR) · Trincomalee120 km

### Nearest railway station

Wattegama (Wattegama North), about 36 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:49) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:10, sunset around 17:51).

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 Viranegama

Open gazetteers list **1 village, town or locality** in Viranegama.

- Wiranegama

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 Viranegama

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

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Kokkawela Oya

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 Viranegama and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Badulla District, the warmest month is May (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Jan (27 °C), after allowing for this place being about 739 m lower than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 1,695 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (289 mm) and the driest Jul (50 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 144 

Feb 28 106 

Mar 29 102 

Apr 31 155 

May 31 128 

Jun 31 62 

Jul 31 50 

Aug 31 64 

Sep 31 112 

Oct 30 221 

Nov 29 289 

Dec 28 262 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Viranegama

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Girandurukotte Hospital · Girandurukotte 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.46937&mlon=81.01906#map=17/7.46937/81.01906) 

Bank People's Bank · Girandurukotte 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.47080&mlon=81.01746#map=17/7.47080/81.01746) 

ATM Peoples Bank ATM · Dehiattakandiya 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.67118&mlon=81.04712#map=17/7.67118/81.04712) 

Petrol pump Lanka Filling Station · Girandurukotte 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.47497&mlon=81.01695#map=17/7.47497/81.01695) 

Hotel Hebarawa Irrigation Circuit Bungalow · Perakanatta 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.52218&mlon=80.97090#map=17/7.52218/80.97090) 

Mall Ezmart.lk · Mawanagama 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.63082&mlon=81.05320#map=17/7.63082/81.05320) 

School Ginnoruwa Vidyalaya · Ginnoruwa 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.50269&mlon=80.98763#map=17/7.50269/80.98763) 

College Technical College Hasalaka · Hasalaka 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.35817&mlon=80.94945#map=17/7.35817/80.94945) 

Police station Girandurukotte Police Station · Girandurukotte 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.46912&mlon=81.01679#map=17/7.46912/81.01679) 

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 Mahiyanganaya DS Division

- Aluttarama
- Aluyatawela
- Bathalayaya
- Belaganwewa
- Beligalla
- Dambagolla
- Dambana
- Dambarawa
- Dehigolla
- Divulapelessa
- Elewela
- Galporuyaya
- Ginnoruwa
- Girandurukotte
- Haddattawa
- Hebarawa
- Hobariyawa
- Kukulapola
- Mahiyanganaya Town
- Mapakadawewa
- Medayaya
- Meegahahena
- Millattawa
- Pahala Rathkinda
- Pangaragammana
- Poojanagaraya
- Rotalawela
- Senanigama
- Sorabora
- Thalangamuwa
- Theldeniyaya
- Ulhitiya
- Wewatta
- Wewgampaha

## Quick answers

- Where is Viranegama?In Mahiyanganaya DS Division, Badulla District, Uva Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Viranegama?Aluttarama, Belaganwewa, Ginnoruwa, Kindigoda South, Millattawa, Palugolla, Sonutta and Wewere
- What is there to see in Viranegama?Sorabora Wewa, Rathna Ella Waterfall, Ratha Ella, Sliding Rock
- What time zone is Viranegama in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Viranegama?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Viranegama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Viranegama?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Viranegama?February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Viranegama?Girandurukotte Hospital, about 3.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Viranegama?People's Bank, about 3.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Viranegama?Peoples Bank ATM, about 23 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Viranegama?Lanka Filling Station, about 3.5 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Viranegama?LK8103060 (OCHA common operational dataset)