# Pahala Biyanvila West GN division, Biyagama DS Division

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/gampaha/biyagama/pahala-biyanvila-west/

Grama Niladhari division · Biyagama DS Division 

# Pahala Biyanvila West

Pahala Biyanvila West is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Biyagama DS Division, Gampaha District, Western Province. It covers **1.15 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 1.1km²

## Where is Pahala Biyanvila West?

Pahala Biyanvila West lies in [Biyagama DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/gampaha/biyagama/), [Gampaha District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/gampaha/), [Western Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 9 other GN divisions: [Dalupitiya East](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/gampaha/mahara/dalupitiya-east/), [Kendahena](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/gampaha/kelaniya/kendahena/), [Makola North Central](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/gampaha/biyagama/makola-north-central/), [Makola North Ihala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/gampaha/biyagama/makola-north-ihala/), [Makola North Pahala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/gampaha/biyagama/makola-north-pahala/), [Pahala Biyanvila Central](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/gampaha/biyagama/pahala-biyanvila-central/), [Pahala Biyanvila East](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/gampaha/biyagama/pahala-biyanvila-east/), [Thalawathuhenpita North](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/gampaha/kelaniya/thalawathuhenpita-north/) and [Thalawathuhenpita South](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/gampaha/kelaniya/thalawathuhenpita-south/). By area it is the 9587th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.9% of [Biyagama DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/gampaha/biyagama/). The centre of Pahala Biyanvila West is about 12 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.9861° N, 79.9441° E. Local names: පහළ බියන්විල බටහිර .

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 Pahala Biyanvila West

### Nearby, outside Pahala Biyanvila West

- Travel with mathisha · attraction, Makola North Pahala1.0 km
- Thousand Buddha Hall · attraction, Bollegala4.6 km
- Maithree Bodhisattva Statue · memorial, Bollegala4.6 km
- Water World Lanka · theme park, Thalwatta4.6 km
- Avalokitheschwara Statue · memorial, Bollegala4.6 km
- Navy War Heros Monument · monument, Elapitiwala6.1 km
- Highway Entrance Monument · monument, Peliyagoda Gangabada East7.5 km
- Emrald Aquarium · aquarium, Mattakkuliya7.9 km
- G L P Bird Park · attraction, Elhena8.5 km
- Al Mubarak Kids Park · theme park, Malwana Town8.7 km
- Helanka Art Gallery · gallery, Battaramulla North9.1 km
- Sathutu Uyana · attraction, Aluthmawatha9.2 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: Pahala Biyanvila West

- 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

- Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo19 km
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo23 km

### Nearest railway station

Enderamulla (Gongithota West), about 4.4 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:54) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:13, sunset around 17:56).

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 Pahala Biyanvila West

Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Pahala Biyanvila West.

- Bangala Watta
- Pahala Biyanwila

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 Pahala Biyanvila West and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Gampaha District, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C). About 1,999 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (304 mm) and the driest Feb (71 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to March and July to August**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 76 

Feb 26 71 

Mar 27 115 

Apr 28 226 

May 27 224 

Jun 27 143 

Jul 26 99 

Aug 26 113 

Sep 26 162 

Oct 26 292 

Nov 26 304 

Dec 26 175 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Pahala Biyanvila West

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital ESESS Hospital · Pahala Biyanvila Central 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.99277&mlon=79.94326#map=17/6.99277/79.94326) 

Bank People's Bank · Dalupitiya East 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.99123&mlon=79.94006#map=17/6.99123/79.94006) 

ATM Hatton National Bank ATM · Sapugaskanda 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.96742&mlon=79.96506#map=17/6.96742/79.96506) 

Petrol pump Lanka Filling Station · Dalupitiya East 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.99125&mlon=79.93990#map=17/6.99125/79.93990) 

Hotel Sumithra Reception Hall · Pahala Biyanvila Central 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.99187&mlon=79.94404#map=17/6.99187/79.94404) 

Mall Kiribathgoda Public Market · Thalawathuhenpita South 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.97863&mlon=79.93007#map=17/6.97863/79.93007) 

School Mahara President's College · Thalawathuhenpita South 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.98946&mlon=79.93873#map=17/6.98946/79.93873) 

College RMIT Campus · Makola North Central 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.97950&mlon=79.95602#map=17/6.97950/79.95602) 

Police station Kadawatha Police Station · Pahala Karagahamuna West 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.00145&mlon=79.95015#map=17/7.00145/79.95015) 

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 Biyagama DS Division

- Athurumulla
- Biyagama East
- Biyagama North
- Biyagama South
- Biyagama West
- Bollegala
- Daranagama
- Delgoda
- Galedanda
- Gonawala Central
- Gonawala East
- Gonawala West
- Heiyanthuduwa East
- Heiyanthuduwa North
- Heiyanthuduwa South
- Heiyanthuduwa West
- Ihala Biyanvila Central
- Ihala Biyanvila North
- Kammalwatta
- Kanduboda East
- Kanduboda West
- Mabima East
- Mabima West
- Makola North Central
- Makola North Ihala
- Makola North Pahala
- Makola South Ihala
- Makola South Pahala
- Malwana Town
- Mawaramandiya
- Meegahawatta East
- Meegahawatta West
- Pahala Biyanvila Central
- Pahala Biyanvila East
- Pamunuvila
- Pattivila North
- Pattivila South
- Sapugaskanda
- Siyambalape North
- Siyambalape South
- Siyambalape Watta
- Thalwatta
- Ulahitiwala
- Walgama East
- Walgama West
- Yabaraluwa North
- Yabaraluwa South
- Yatihena

## Quick answers

- Where is Pahala Biyanvila West?In Biyagama DS Division, Gampaha District, Western Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Pahala Biyanvila West?Dalupitiya East, Kendahena, Makola North Central, Makola North Ihala, Makola North Pahala, Pahala Biyanvila Central, Pahala Biyanvila East, Thalawathuhenpita North and Thalawathuhenpita South
- What is there to see in Pahala Biyanvila West?Travel with mathisha, Thousand Buddha Hall, Maithree Bodhisattva Statue, Water World Lanka
- What time zone is Pahala Biyanvila West in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Pahala Biyanvila West?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Pahala Biyanvila West?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Pahala Biyanvila West?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Pahala Biyanvila West?January to March and July to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Pahala Biyanvila West?ESESS Hospital, about 0.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Pahala Biyanvila West?People's Bank, about 0.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Pahala Biyanvila West?Hatton National Bank ATM, about 3.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pahala Biyanvila West?Lanka Filling Station, about 0.7 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Pahala Biyanvila West?LK1239095 (OCHA common operational dataset)