# Raigama North GN division, Bandaragama DS Division – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/bandaragama/raigama-north/

Grama Niladhari division · Bandaragama DS Division 

# Raigama North

Raigama North is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Bandaragama DS Division, Kalutara District, Western Province. It covers **0.81 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here.

- 0.8km²
- 15 mtypical elevation

## Where is Raigama North?

Raigama North lies in [Bandaragama DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/bandaragama/), [Kalutara District](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/), [Western Province](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/), [Sri Lanka](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/). It borders 3 other GN divisions: [Kothalawala](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/bandaragama/kothalawala/), [Raigama East](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/bandaragama/raigama-east/) and [Raigama West](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/bandaragama/raigama-west/). By area it is the 10946th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.4% of [Bandaragama DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/bandaragama/). The centre of Raigama North is about 30 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.7252° N, 80.0155° E. Local names: රයිගම උතුර .

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 Raigama North

### Nearby, outside Raigama North

- Watch - Clock Tower · monument, Wewala West5.4 km
- Thun Bodhiya · attraction, Mahabellana5.6 km
- Fishing at Bolgoda Lake · attraction, Kahapola11 km
- Discus Fish Collection · aquarium, Paratta12 km
- Urban Park · theme park, Bazaar West12 km
- Panadura Beach · beach, Sagara Place13 km
- AQUA ZONE · aquarium, Sarikkamulla13 km
- Richmond Castle · castle or fort, Thekkawatta14 km
- Moratuwa Clock Tower · attraction, Idama16 km
- Calido beach Kalutara · beach, Kalutara North17 km
- Sri Lanka Air Force Museum · museum, Kandawala18 km
- Thudugala Ella · attraction, Thudugala East18 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: Raigama North

- 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) · Colombo18 km
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo53 km

### Nearest railway station

Wadduwa (Wadduwa South), about 12 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 06:12, sunset around 17:57).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](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 Raigama North

Open gazetteers list **1 village, town or locality** in Raigama North.

- Uyanwatta

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 Raigama North and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Kalutara District, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (26 °C). About 2,204 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (332 mm) and the driest Feb (85 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February and July**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 89 

Feb 27 85 

Mar 27 128 

Apr 28 238 

May 28 244 

Jun 27 155 

Jul 26 114 

Aug 26 135 

Sep 26 187 

Oct 26 302 

Nov 26 332 

Dec 26 193 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Raigama North

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Royal Care Hospitals · Bandaragama East 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.71655&mlon=79.99171#map=17/6.71655/79.99171) 

Bank Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC · Kamburugoda East 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.71617&mlon=79.99093#map=17/6.71617/79.99093) 

ATM People's Bank ATM · Bandaragama East 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.71518&mlon=79.98986#map=17/6.71518/79.98986) 

Petrol pump Ceypetco · Kulupana 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.72460&mlon=80.03851#map=17/6.72460/80.03851) 

Hotel Uyanwatta Estate · Kothalawala 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.72652&mlon=80.00959#map=17/6.72652/80.00959) 

Mall Panadura Shopping Centre · Bolgoda 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.70435&mlon=79.97102#map=17/6.70435/79.97102) 

School Anuguruwathota · Raigama East 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.71667&mlon=80.01670#map=17/6.71667/80.01670) 

College Blace Academy · Kothalawala 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.72098&mlon=80.00362#map=17/6.72098/80.00362) 

Police station Police Station, Bandaragama · Bandaragama 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.71472&mlon=79.98837#map=17/6.71472/79.98837) 

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 Bandaragama DS Division

- Alothiyawa
- Alubomulla East
- Alubomulla West
- Aluthgama
- Atulugama East
- Atulugama West
- Bamunumulla
- Bamunumulla (Muslim)
- Bandaragama
- Bandaragama East
- Bandaragama West
- Batadombathuduwa
- Bogahawatta
- Bolgoda
- Diganathuduwa
- Epitamulla
- Galgemandiya
- Gammanpila
- Gelanigama
- Imbulliha
- Kamburugoda East
- Kamburugoda West
- Kidelpitiya East
- Kidelpitiya West
- Kimmanthudawa
- Kolamediriya North
- Korawala
- Kothalawala
- Kuda Aruggoda East
- Kuda Aruggoda West
- Madupitiya
- Maha Aruggoda
- Mahabellana
- Mahavila
- Mahawatta
- Medagama
- Miriswatta
- Newdawa
- Pamunugama
- Panape
- Pinwala East
- Pinwala West
- Raigama East
- Raigama South
- Raigama West
- Rambukkana North
- Rambukkana South
- Rerukana
- Samaranayakapura
- Senapura
- Veedagama East
- Veedagama West
- Walgama North
- Walgama South
- Wanduramulla East
- Wanduramulla West
- Wevita
- Yatiyana

## Quick answers

- Where is Raigama North?In Bandaragama DS Division, Kalutara District, Western Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Raigama North?Kothalawala, Raigama East and Raigama West
- What is there to see in Raigama North?Watch - Clock Tower, Thun Bodhiya, Fishing at Bolgoda Lake, Discus Fish Collection
- What time zone is Raigama North in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Raigama North?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Raigama North?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Raigama North?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Raigama North?January to February and July
- Where is the nearest hospital to Raigama North?Royal Care Hospitals, about 2.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Raigama North?Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, about 2.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Raigama North?People's Bank ATM, about 3.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Raigama North?Ceypetco, about 2.5 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Raigama North?LK1306180 (OCHA common operational dataset)