# Molkawa GN division, Bulathsinhala DS Division – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/bulathsinhala/molkawa/

Grama Niladhari division · Bulathsinhala DS Division 

# Molkawa

Molkawa is a Grama Niladhari (GN) division of Sri Lanka in Bulathsinhala DS Division, Kalutara District, Western Province. It covers **3.20 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 3.2km²
- 1mapped service

## Where is Molkawa?

Molkawa lies in [Bulathsinhala DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/bulathsinhala/), [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 6 other GN divisions: [Galahitiya](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/bulathsinhala/galahitiya/), [Kapugedara](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/palindanuwara/kapugedara/), [Kosgulana](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/palindanuwara/kosgulana/), [Paragoda East](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/bulathsinhala/paragoda-east/), [Paragoda West](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/bulathsinhala/paragoda-west/) and [Walakada](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/palindanuwara/walakada/). By area it is the 4638th largest of 13,978 GN divisions in Sri Lanka. It covers 1.5% of [Bulathsinhala DS Division](https://wherepedia.org/sri-lanka/western/kalutara/bulathsinhala/). The centre of Molkawa is about 57 km in a straight line from Colombo, the commercial capital. The centre point is at 6.6085° N, 80.2415° E. Local names: මෝල්කාව .

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 Molkawa

### Nearby, outside Molkawa

- Kosgulana Sangili Palama · viewpoint, Kolambewa2.8 km
- Makeliya Water Fall · attraction, Kosgulana4.5 km
- Miunu Ella Waterfall · attraction, Gawaragiriya4.6 km
- Pahiyangala cave. · attraction, Niggaha5.3 km
- Mini Ella · waterfall, Gangodakanda7.9 km
- Rannagala Ella · waterfall, Iddagoda East16 km
- Polomgampala Waterfall · waterfall, Harankahapatha17 km
- Anagarika Dharmapala Memorial Statue · memorial, Ratnapura Town West19 km
- National Museum Ratnapura · museum, Ratnapura Town West19 km
- Ratnapura Clock Tower · monument, Ratnapura Town19 km
- Shakyasinghe Samadhi Buddha statue · monument, Amuthagoda20 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: Molkawa

- 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) · Colombo46 km
- Koggala Airport (KCT) · Galle69 km

### Nearest railway station

Payagala South (Maha Payagala), about 31 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:53) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:11, 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 2026-11-03](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 Molkawa

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

- Molkawa

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 Molkawa 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 Molkawa

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Athura Hospital · Bulathsinhala 8.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.64482&mlon=80.17944#map=17/6.64482/80.17944) 

Bank Bank of Ceylon · Ayagama 8.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.63727&mlon=80.31243#map=17/6.63727/80.31243) 

ATM Nations Trust Bank ATM · Ratnapura Town North 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.67975&mlon=80.40566#map=17/6.67975/80.40566) 

Petrol pump Sinopec Filling Station - Bulathsinhala · Bulathsinhala 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.65495&mlon=80.17543#map=17/6.65495/80.17543) 

Hotel Laya Leisure - Kukuleganga · Galahitiya 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.58286&mlon=80.23376#map=17/6.58286/80.23376) 

Mall Gem City · Ketaliyampalla 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.71049&mlon=80.37528#map=17/6.71049/80.37528) 

School Molkawa Maha Vidyalaya · Molkawa 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.61037&mlon=80.23356#map=17/6.61037/80.23356) 

College E GATE Academy · Egaloya 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.68020&mlon=80.16194#map=17/6.68020/80.16194) 

Police station bulathsinhala police station · Bulathsinhala 8.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.65049&mlon=80.17681#map=17/6.65049/80.17681) 

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.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Molkawa

Places mapped inside Molkawa in open map data, by type.

- Schools1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## 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 Naragala South
- Ihala Welgama
- Karaldekma
- Kobawaka North
- Kobawaka South
- Kongasthenna
- Mahagama East
- Mahagama North
- Mahagama South
- Mahagama West
- Meegahakumbura
- 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 Molkawa?In Bulathsinhala DS Division, Kalutara District, Western Province, Sri Lanka
- What borders Molkawa?Galahitiya, Kapugedara, Kosgulana, Paragoda East, Paragoda West and Walakada
- What is there to see in Molkawa?Kosgulana Sangili Palama, Makeliya Water Fall, Miunu Ella Waterfall, Pahiyangala cave.
- What time zone is Molkawa in?UTC+5:30
- What currency is used in Molkawa?Rupee (LKR)
- What language is spoken in Molkawa?Sinhala, Tamil, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Molkawa?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Molkawa?January to February and July
- Where is the nearest hospital to Molkawa?Athura Hospital, about 8.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Molkawa?Bank of Ceylon, about 8.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Molkawa?Nations Trust Bank ATM, about 20 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Molkawa?Sinopec Filling Station - Bulathsinhala, about 8.9 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Molkawa?LK1312215 (OCHA common operational dataset)