# Pahatha Arawa GN division, Siyambalanduwa DS Division > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/pahatha-arawa/ Grama Niladhari division · Siyambalanduwa DS Division # Pahatha Arawa Pahatha Arawa is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Siyambalanduwa DS Division, Monaragala District, Uva Province. It covers **57.1 km²**. 7 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 57.1km² - 133 mtypical elevation ## Where is Pahatha Arawa? Pahatha Arawa 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 10 other GN divisions: [Bohitiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/monaragala/bohitiya/), [Dombagahawela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/dombagahawela/), [Ethimale](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/ethimale/), [Guruhela](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/guruhela/), [Indigasella](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/indigasella/), [Nugagahakivula](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/nugagahakivula/), [Thenagallanda](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/monaragala/thenagallanda/), [Veheragala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/monaragala/veheragala/), [Vilaoya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/vilaoya/) and [Wattegama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/wattegama/). By area it is the 104th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 5.4% of [Siyambalanduwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/). The centre of Pahatha Arawa is about 177 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.8244° N, 81.4494° E. Local names: පාතඅරාව . 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 Pahatha Arawa ### Nearby, outside Pahatha Arawa - Wattarama Aranya Senasanaya · archaeological site, Wattegama10 km - Sugala Devi Bathing Pond · archaeological site, Kimbulawela12 km - Green Park · theme park, Hulandawa13 km - Dambegoda Bosath Statue · archaeological site, Maligavila15 km - Maligawila Buddha Statue · archaeological site, Maligavila15 km - Katupelellegala Ancient Buddhist Ruins · ruins, Karambagoda19 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: Pahatha Arawa - 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) · Mattala70 km - Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) · Batticaloa101 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 17:51). 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 Pahatha Arawa Open gazetteers list **7 villages, towns and localities** in Pahatha Arawa. Settlements here lie between about 105 m and 190 m above sea level (median 133 m). - Etimole - Kodinarawa - Mayuragama - Pahatha Arawa - Polkotanarawa - Udinkepu Ara - Urugoda 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 Pahatha Arawa Named natural and historic features inside Pahatha Arawa, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 4 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank. - Araluwinna Ara - Etimole Wewa - Kadaveem Oya - Kodaveem Ara - Udakkikappu Ara ### Hills and mountains 2 hills. - Mananahela · 327 m - Wilagoda · 124 m ### Forests and nature 2 forests. - Dehiattayaya - Pataarawa 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 Pahatha Arawa 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 Pahatha Arawa Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Monaragala Nursing Home · Monaragala 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.87584&mlon=81.34904#map=17/6.87584/81.34904) Bank Hatton National Bank · Monaragala 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.87153&mlon=81.35123#map=17/6.87153/81.35123) ATM NSB · Hulandawa 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.86156&mlon=81.34222#map=17/6.86156/81.34222) Petrol pump Filling Station · Dombagahawela 8.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.89877&mlon=81.43895#map=17/6.89877/81.43895) Hotel Ella Farmers Paradise · Ethimale 8.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.85000&mlon=81.51670#map=17/6.85000/81.51670) Mall Marliyas Monaragala මර්ලියාස් මොණරාගල · Viharamulla 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.86673&mlon=81.34988#map=17/6.86673/81.34988) School Wattegama Balika Maha Vidyalaya - Wattegama · Wattegama 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.79823&mlon=81.49953#map=17/6.79823/81.49953) College The Open University of Sri Lanka - Monaragala Study Center · Viharamulla 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.86993&mlon=81.35293#map=17/6.86993/81.35293) Police station Police Station - Monaragala · Monaragala 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.86987&mlon=81.34811#map=17/6.86987/81.34811) 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 - Govindupura - Guruhela - Helamulla - Indigasella - Kalugollayaya - Karambagoda - Kimbulawela - Kivulayaya - Kodayana - Kooragammana - Kotagoda - Kotiyagala - Kotiyagoda - Liyangolla - Madugama - Maha Kalugolla - Manabharana - Meeyagala - Minipura - Muthukandiya - Nape - Newgala - Nugagahakivula - Pallegama - Pallewela - Perakumpura - Ruhunu Danawwa - Samanala Bedda - Siripura - Siyambalanduwa - Sri Wijithapura - Thissapura - Vilaoya - Waragama - Wattegama - Weragoda - Wijayapura - Yakkadurawa ## Quick answers - Where is Pahatha Arawa?In Siyambalanduwa DS Division, Monaragala District, Uva Province, Sri Lanka - What borders Pahatha Arawa?Bohitiya, Dombagahawela, Ethimale, Guruhela, Indigasella, Nugagahakivula, Thenagallanda, Veheragala, Vilaoya and Wattegama - What is there to see in Pahatha Arawa?Wattarama Aranya Senasanaya, Sugala Devi Bathing Pond, Green Park, Dambegoda Bosath Statue - What time zone is Pahatha Arawa in?UTC+5:30 - What currency is used in Pahatha Arawa?Rupee (LKR) - What language is spoken in Pahatha Arawa?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Pahatha Arawa?7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Pahatha Arawa?Settlements lie between 105 m and 190 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Pahatha Arawa?1 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Pahatha Arawa?Mananahela (327 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Pahatha Arawa?February to March and June to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Pahatha Arawa?Monaragala Nursing Home, about 12 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Pahatha Arawa?Hatton National Bank, about 12 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Pahatha Arawa?NSB, about 13 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pahatha Arawa?Filling Station, about 8.3 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Pahatha Arawa?LK8212180 (OCHA common operational dataset)