# Govindupura GN division, Siyambalanduwa DS Division – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/govindupura/

Grama Niladhari division · Siyambalanduwa DS Division 

# Govindupura

Govindupura is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Siyambalanduwa DS Division, Monaragala District, Uva Province. It covers **22.7 km²**. 3 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 22.7km²
- 119 mtypical elevation

## Where is Govindupura?

Govindupura lies in [Siyambalanduwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/), [Monaragala District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/), [Uva Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 6 other GN divisions: [Barawaya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/barawaya/), [Kooragammana](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/kooragammana/), [Kotagoda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/kotagoda/), [Newgala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/newgala/), [Pallewela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/pallewela/) and [Waragama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/waragama/). By area it is the 388th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 2.1% of [Siyambalanduwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/). The centre of Govindupura is about 188 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 7.0320° N, 81.5482° E. Local names: ගොවිඳුපුර .

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 Govindupura

### Nearby, outside Govindupura

- Pansalgoda Ruins · ruins, Helamulla8.3 km
- Kadala Vehera · archaeological site, Ambagahapitiya10.0 km
- Katupelellegala Ancient Buddhist Ruins · ruins, Karambagoda11 km
- Galoya Valley National Park · national park, Nape16 km
- Kandahindagama Archaeological Site · ruins, Kandahindagama18 km
- Hedaoya Yaya Archaeological Site · ruins, Kandahindagama18 km
- Hulannuge Heda Oya Stone Anicut · ruins, Hulannuge West19 km
- Hulannuge Heda Oya Archaeological Site · ruins, Hulannuge West19 km
- Namaluwa · archaeological site, Kandahindagama19 km
- Hulannuge Archaeological Site · ruins, Hulannuge19 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: Govindupura

- 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) · Batticaloa76 km
- Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) · Mattala95 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:07, sunset around 17:50).

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 Govindupura

Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Govindupura.

- Bowela
- Govindupura
- Pallewella

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 Govindupura

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

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains.

- Westminister Abbey · 427 m
- Goindahela · 335 m

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 Govindupura and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Monaragala District, the warmest month is May (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jan (22 °C). 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 to March and June to September**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 22 144 

Feb 23 106 

Mar 25 102 

Apr 26 155 

May 26 128 

Jun 26 62 

Jul 26 50 

Aug 26 64 

Sep 26 112 

Oct 25 221 

Nov 24 289 

Dec 23 262 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Govindupura

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Divisional Hospital Wadinagala · Wadinagala 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.12909&mlon=81.57172#map=17/7.12909/81.57172) 

Bank Seylan bank Siyamblanduwa · Siyambalanduwa 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.90696&mlon=81.55093#map=17/6.90696/81.55093) 

ATM Bank of Ceylon · Sri Wijithapura 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.90648&mlon=81.55683#map=17/6.90648/81.55683) 

Petrol pump fuel station · Siyambalanduwa 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.90666&mlon=81.55111#map=17/6.90666/81.55111) 

Hotel Nethmini Regency · Siyambalanduwa 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.91822&mlon=81.55838#map=17/6.91822/81.55838) 

Mall Soleil Lanka International · Bandarawadiya 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.09164&mlon=81.40154#map=17/7.09164/81.40154) 

School Pallewela Maha Vidyalaya · Pallewela 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.03140&mlon=81.52385#map=17/7.03140/81.52385) 

College Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education - Dehiwala · Newgala 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.01367&mlon=81.56250#map=17/7.01367/81.56250) 

Police station Police Station Siyambanduwa · Siyambalanduwa 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.90665&mlon=81.54775#map=17/6.90665/81.54775) 

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 Siyambalanduwa DS Division

- Ambagahapitiya
- Barawaya
- Beraliyapola
- Buddama
- Dombagahawela
- Ethimale
- Ethimale Colony
- Galamuna
- Gemunupura
- Guruhela
- Helamulla
- Indigasella
- Kalugollayaya
- Karambagoda
- Kimbulawela
- Kivulayaya
- Kodayana
- Kooragammana
- Kotagoda
- Kotiyagala
- Kotiyagoda
- Liyangolla
- Madugama
- Maha Kalugolla
- Manabharana
- Meeyagala
- Minipura
- Muthukandiya
- Nape
- Newgala
- Nugagahakivula
- Pahatha Arawa
- Pallegama
- Pallewela
- Perakumpura
- Ruhunu Danawwa
- Samanala Bedda
- Siripura
- Siyambalanduwa
- Sri Wijithapura
- Thissapura
- Vilaoya
- Waragama
- Wattegama
- Weragoda
- Wijayapura
- Yakkadurawa

## Quick answers

- Where is Govindupura?In Siyambalanduwa DS Division, Monaragala District, Uva Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Govindupura?Barawaya, Kooragammana, Kotagoda, Newgala, Pallewela and Waragama
- What is there to see in Govindupura?Pansalgoda Ruins, Kadala Vehera, Katupelellegala Ancient Buddhist Ruins, Galoya Valley National Park
- What time zone is Govindupura in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Govindupura?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Govindupura?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Govindupura?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the highest point in Govindupura?Westminister Abbey (427 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Govindupura?February to March and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Govindupura?Divisional Hospital Wadinagala, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Govindupura?Seylan bank Siyamblanduwa, about 14 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Govindupura?Bank of Ceylon, about 14 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Govindupura?fuel station, about 14 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Govindupura?LK8212035 (OCHA common operational dataset)
