Grama Niladhari division · Bulathsinhala DS Division
# Ihala Naragala South

Ihala Naragala South is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Bulathsinhala DS Division, Kalutara District, Western Province. It covers 4.35 km². 2 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 4.3 km²
- 28 m typical elevation

## Where is Ihala Naragala South?

Ihala Naragala South lies in Bulathsinhala DS Division, Kalutara District, Western Province, Sri Lanka. It borders 6 other GN divisions: Govinna North, Govinna South, Ihala Naragala, Kobawaka North, Kobawaka South and Retiyala. By area it is the 3424th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 2.1% of Bulathsinhala DS Division. The centre of Ihala Naragala South is about 42 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.6799° N, 80.1281° E. Local names: ඉහළ නාරගල දකුණ.

Source: Survey Department of Sri Lanka via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Ihala Naragala South

### Nearby, outside Ihala Naragala South
- Watch - Clock Tower · monument, Wewala West 8.1 km
- Pahiyangala cave. · attraction, Niggaha 10 km
- Rannagala Ella · waterfall, Iddagoda East 13 km
- Thudugala Ella · attraction, Thudugala East 14 km
- Miunu Ella Waterfall · attraction, Gawaragiriya 16 km
- Kosgulana Sangili Palama · viewpoint, Kolambewa 16 km
- Mini Ella · waterfall, Gangodakanda 18 km
- Thun Bodhiya · attraction, Mahabellana 18 km
- Makeliya Water Fall · attraction, Kosgulana 19 km
- Richmond Castle · castle or fort, Thekkawatta 19 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Ihala Naragala South
- Time zone UTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Colombo
- Currency Rupee (LKR)
- Country calling code +94
- Languages Sinhala, Tamil, English
- Plug types Type D, G · 230 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports
- Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) · Colombo 31 km
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo 62 km

### Nearest railway station

Liyanwala (Liyanwala), about 18 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 17:56).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

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 Ihala Naragala South

Open gazetteers list 2 villages, towns and localities in Ihala Naragala South.
- Ihala Opalla
- Udumulla

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Ihala Naragala South

Named natural and historic features inside Ihala Naragala South, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Estates

3 estates; 1 rubber estate.
- Diyaperalikanda
- Kobowaka Division
- Kobowaka South
- Puwakgahavilakanda

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Ihala Naragala South 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.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Ihala Naragala South
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Base Hospital · Bulathsinhala | 6.8 km | Map |
| Bank | State mortgage and investment bank · Horana North | 8.0 km | Map |
| ATM | People's Bank ATM · Horana South | 8.1 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Cypetco · Bellapitiya East | 5.9 km | Map |
| Hotel | Nature Lovers Resort · Wagawatta | 3.6 km | Map |
| Mall | Panadura Shopping Centre · Bolgoda | 18 km | Map |
| School | Govinna Maha Vidyalaya · Govinna North | 1.3 km | Map |
| College | E GATE Academy · Egaloya | 3.7 km | Map |
| Police station | bulathsinhala police station · Bulathsinhala | 6.3 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Other GN divisions in Bulathsinhala DS Division
- Amaragedara North
- Amaragedara South
- Bogahawatta
- Bothale
- Bothale Gamgoda
- Bulathsinhala
- Bulathsinhala Central
- Bulathsinhala East
- Bulathsinhala North
- Bulathsinhala South
- Bulathsinhala West
- Damparadugoda
- Delmella
- Demodarawatta
- Dewamulla
- Diwalakada
- Diyakaduwa East
- Diyakaduwa West
- Egaloya
- Galahena
- Galahitiya
- Gamagewatta
- Govinna North
- Govinna South
- Halwathura
- Ihala Kudaligama
- Ihala Naragala
- Ihala Welgama
- Karaldekma
- Kobawaka North
- Kobawaka South
- Kongasthenna
- Mahagama East
- Mahagama North
- Mahagama South
- Mahagama West
- Meegahakumbura
- Molkawa
- Muduna
- Niggaha
- Pahala Kudaligama
- Pahala Naragala
- Pahala Welgama
- Paragoda East
- Paragoda West
- Polegoda West
- Retiyala
- Thennahena
- Udugalakanda
- Weyangalla East
- Weyangalla West
- Yahalawatta
- Yatagampitiya

## Quick answers
- Where is Ihala Naragala South? In Bulathsinhala DS Division, Kalutara District, Western Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Ihala Naragala South? Govinna North, Govinna South, Ihala Naragala, Kobawaka North, Kobawaka South and Retiyala
- What is there to see in Ihala Naragala South? Watch - Clock Tower, Pahiyangala cave., Rannagala Ella, Thudugala Ella
- What time zone is Ihala Naragala South in? UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Ihala Naragala South? Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Ihala Naragala South? Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ihala Naragala South? 2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Ihala Naragala South? January to February and July
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ihala Naragala South? Base Hospital, about 6.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ihala Naragala South? State mortgage and investment bank, about 8.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Ihala Naragala South? People's Bank ATM, about 8.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ihala Naragala South? Cypetco, about 5.9 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Ihala Naragala South? LK1312070 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Grama Niladhari division
- Area: 4.35 km²
- P-code: LK1312070
- Divisional Secretariat division: Bulathsinhala DS Division

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