# Pahalaoyagama GN division, Rideemaliyadda DS Division

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/rideemaliyadda/pahalaoyagama/

Grama Niladhari division · Rideemaliyadda DS Division 

# Pahalaoyagama

Pahalaoyagama is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Rideemaliyadda DS Division, Badulla District, Uva Province. It covers **6.61 km²**. 4 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 6.6km²
- 127 mtypical elevation

## Where is Pahalaoyagama?

Pahalaoyagama lies in [Rideemaliyadda DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/rideemaliyadda/), [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 6 other GN divisions: [Andaulpatha](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/rideemaliyadda/andaulpatha/), [Bubula](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/rideemaliyadda/bubula/), [Dikkendayaya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/rideemaliyadda/dikkendayaya/), [Gamakumbura North](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/rideemaliyadda/gamakumbura-north/), [Gamakumbura South](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/rideemaliyadda/gamakumbura-south/) and [Medayaya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/mahiyanganaya/medayaya/). By area it is the 2079th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.5% of [Rideemaliyadda DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/badulla/rideemaliyadda/). The centre of Pahalaoyagama is about 140 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.2749° N, 81.0694° E. Local names: පහළඔයගම .

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 Pahalaoyagama

### Nearby, outside Pahalaoyagama

- Nagadeepa Dagoba · monument, Nagadeepa4.3 km
- Senasungala Archaeological Site & Ruins · archaeological site, Aluketiyawa6.7 km
- Sorabora Wewa · viewpoint, Wewgampaha12 km
- Dambana Wedi Gammanaya · attraction, Dambana16 km
- Akurukaduwa Limestone Cave and the Cascade · viewpoint, Akurukaduwa17 km
- Daha Ata Wanguwa · viewpoint, Gurulupotha19 km
- Ratha Ella · waterfall, Rathnella19 km
- Rathna Ella Waterfall · viewpoint, Rathnella20 km
- Victoria Randenigala Rantembe Sanctuary · nature reserve, Dewahandiya West20 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: Pahalaoyagama

- 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) · Batticaloa82 km
- Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) · Mattala110 km

### Nearest railway station

Badulla (Badulla South), about 33 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:49) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:09, 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 Pahalaoyagama

Open gazetteers list **4 villages, towns and localities** in Pahalaoyagama. Settlements here lie between about 127 m and 130 m above sea level (median 127 m).

- Anda Ulpota
- Gadugudawa
- Galahitiyawa
- Gamekumbura

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 Pahalaoyagama 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 685 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 30 155 

May 31 128 

Jun 30 62 

Jul 30 50 

Aug 31 64 

Sep 30 112 

Oct 30 221 

Nov 28 289 

Dec 27 262 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Pahalaoyagama

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Uraniya District Hospital · Uraniya 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.23630&mlon=81.10823#map=17/7.23630/81.10823) 

Bank Bank of Ceylon · Andaulpatha 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.26242&mlon=81.08144#map=17/7.26242/81.08144) 

ATM PET · Nildandaheenna 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.07918&mlon=80.89370#map=17/7.07918/80.89370) 

Petrol pump SINOPEC · Mahiyanganaya Town 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.33225&mlon=80.99347#map=17/7.33225/80.99347) 

Hotel Madulsima Hobbit Resort · Andaulpatha 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.25711&mlon=81.08068#map=17/7.25711/81.08068) 

Mall Bright Fancy & Shoes · Bibila 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.15937&mlon=81.22531#map=17/7.15937/81.22531) 

School Andaulpotha National School · Andaulpatha 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.26630&mlon=81.07698#map=17/7.26630/81.07698) 

College Rantembe Cadets Training School · Bembiya 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.20663&mlon=80.95717#map=17/7.20663/80.95717) 

Police station Mahiyangana Police Station · Mahiyanganaya Town 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.33520&mlon=80.99322#map=17/7.33520/80.99322) 

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 Rideemaliyadda DS Division

- Abhayapura
- Aluketiyawa
- Andaulpatha
- Aralupitiya
- Arawa
- Arawatta
- Bubula
- Deekirigolla
- Dehigama
- Dikkendayaya
- Dikyaya
- Diyakombala
- Ekiriyankumbura
- Gamakumbura North
- Gamakumbura South
- Ikiriyagoda
- Kandegama
- Kandubedda
- Keselpotha North
- Keselpotha South
- Kotathalawa
- Kudalunuka
- Kuralewela
- Kuruvithenna
- Mahagama
- Mahalunuka
- Morana
- Nagadeepa
- Orubendiwewa
- Pethiyagoda
- Pinnagolla
- Rideemaliyadda North
- Rideemaliyadda South
- Ritigahaarawa
- Sangabopura
- Senevigama
- Serana
- Uraniya
- Uva Gemunupura
- Uva Thissapura
- Welampele

## Quick answers

- Where is Pahalaoyagama?In Rideemaliyadda DS Division, Badulla District, Uva Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Pahalaoyagama?Andaulpatha, Bubula, Dikkendayaya, Gamakumbura North, Gamakumbura South and Medayaya
- What is there to see in Pahalaoyagama?Nagadeepa Dagoba, Senasungala Archaeological Site & Ruins, Sorabora Wewa, Dambana Wedi Gammanaya
- What time zone is Pahalaoyagama in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Pahalaoyagama?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Pahalaoyagama?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Pahalaoyagama?4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Pahalaoyagama?Settlements lie between 127 m and 130 m
- What is the best time to visit Pahalaoyagama?February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Pahalaoyagama?Uraniya District Hospital, about 6.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Pahalaoyagama?Bank of Ceylon, about 1.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Pahalaoyagama?PET, about 29 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pahalaoyagama?SINOPEC, about 11 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Pahalaoyagama?LK8106160 (OCHA common operational dataset)