# Thissapura GN division, Siyambalanduwa DS Division – Villages

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

Grama Niladhari division · Siyambalanduwa DS Division 

# Thissapura

Thissapura is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Siyambalanduwa DS Division, Monaragala District, Uva Province. It covers **6.59 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 6.6km²
- 69 mtypical elevation

## Where is Thissapura?

Thissapura 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: [Ethimale Colony](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/ethimale-colony/), [Minipura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/minipura/), [Perakumpura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/perakumpura/), [Siripura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/siripura/), [Wattegama](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/wattegama/) and [Wijayapura](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/wijayapura/). By area it is the 2086th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 0.6% of [Siyambalanduwa DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/uva/monaragala/siyambalanduwa/). The centre of Thissapura is about 189 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.8154° N, 81.5571° E. Local names: තිස්සපුර .

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 Thissapura

### Nearby, outside Thissapura

- Wattarama Aranya Senasanaya · archaeological site, Wattegama3.6 km
- Namaluwa · archaeological site, Kandahindagama10 km
- Budu Patuna · ruins, Panama West13 km
- Hulannuge Heda Oya Stone Anicut · ruins, Hulannuge West13 km
- Hulannuge Heda Oya Archaeological Site · ruins, Hulannuge West13 km
- Hedaoya Yaya Archaeological Site · ruins, Kandahindagama13 km
- Katupelellegala Ancient Buddhist Ruins · ruins, Karambagoda13 km
- Kandahindagama Archaeological Site · ruins, Kandahindagama14 km
- Hulannuge Archaeological Site · ruins, Hulannuge14 km
- Maha Gal Amuna · attraction, Panama South17 km
- Pansalgoda Ruins · ruins, Helamulla17 km
- Lahugala Elakatuwa Welyaya Archaeological Site · ruins, Perani Lahugala18 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: Thissapura

- 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) · Mattala76 km
- Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) · Batticaloa100 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 06:06, 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 Thissapura

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

- Athimale Colony
- Thissapura

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 Thissapura 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 Thissapura

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Divisional Hospital - Lahugala · Lahugala 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.87795&mlon=81.71792#map=17/6.87795/81.71792) 

Bank National Savings Bank · Siyambalanduwa 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.90682&mlon=81.55273#map=17/6.90682/81.55273) 

ATM Bank of Ceylon · Sri Wijithapura 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.90648&mlon=81.55683#map=17/6.90648/81.55683) 

Petrol pump Lanka Filling Station · Madugama 9.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.90315&mlon=81.54055#map=17/6.90315/81.54055) 

Hotel Ella Farmers Paradise · Ethimale 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.85000&mlon=81.51670#map=17/6.85000/81.51670) 

Mall Marliyas Monaragala මර්ලියාස් මොණරාගල · Viharamulla 24 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 6.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.79823&mlon=81.49953#map=17/6.79823/81.49953) 

College Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education - Dehiwala · Newgala 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.01367&mlon=81.56250#map=17/7.01367/81.56250) 

Police station Police Station Siyambanduwa · Siyambalanduwa 10 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
- Govindupura
- 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
- Vilaoya
- Waragama
- Wattegama
- Weragoda
- Wijayapura
- Yakkadurawa

## Quick answers

- Where is Thissapura?In Siyambalanduwa DS Division, Monaragala District, Uva Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Thissapura?Ethimale Colony, Minipura, Perakumpura, Siripura, Wattegama and Wijayapura
- What is there to see in Thissapura?Wattarama Aranya Senasanaya, Namaluwa, Budu Patuna, Hulannuge Heda Oya Stone Anicut
- What time zone is Thissapura in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Thissapura?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Thissapura?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Thissapura?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Thissapura?February to March and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Thissapura?Divisional Hospital - Lahugala, about 19 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Thissapura?National Savings Bank, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Thissapura?Bank of Ceylon, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Thissapura?Lanka Filling Station, about 9.9 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Thissapura?LK8212210 (OCHA common operational dataset)