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Ramanathapuram

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Area · — km²
Population · 13,53,445
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About the district

Ramanathapuram — district of Tamil Nadu

Ramanathapuram is a district in Tamil Nadu. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Ramanathapuram

Known for Rameswaram temple, pilgrimage destination, and Pamban Bridge connecting mainland to Rameswaram Island.

District HQ
Ramanathapuram

Must-visit places in Ramanathapuram

temple

Rameswaram Temple

Ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and major pilgrimage site.

  • monument
    Pamban Bridge

    Historic rail bridge connecting Rameswaram Island to mainland, engineering marvel built in early 1900s.

  • beach
    Dhanushkodi Beach

    Scenic coastal area at the confluence of Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean with historical ruins.

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Then & Now

Ramanathapuram district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
9,42,746
Census 2011 baseline
+18.7%
Population · 2026
11,18,726
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,28,764
Census 2011 baseline
+17.2%
Households · 2026
2,68,019
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 409 villages

Ramanathapuram district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
4,74,508Census 2011
Female population
4,68,238Census 2011
Sex ratio
987 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,28,764Census 2011
SC population
2,05,328Census 2011
ST population
501Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
11,18,726+18.7%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,68,019RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
4,59,780Census 2011
Cultivators
1,45,755Census 2011
Agri labourers
98,339Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
77.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
6,35,748 / 9,57,82566% complete
SBM-G toilets
5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Ramanathapuram district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
49 of 409 villages have notable places mapped · 12%
  • Hospital· 31
  • Temple· 12
  • PHC· 8
  • School· 5
  • High school· 2
  • College· 2

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Ramanathapuram district.

Browse by mandal

All 9 mandals of Ramanathapuram

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409 villages · 429 GPs
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Top villages in Ramanathapuram

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Ramanathapuram

How many mandals and villages are in Ramanathapuram district?

Ramanathapuram district has 9 mandals and 409 revenue villages across 429 gram panchayats in Tamil Nadu.

Where is the headquarters of Ramanathapuram district?

The district headquarters of Ramanathapuram is —.

What is the pincode of Ramanathapuram district?

Ramanathapuram district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Ramanathapuram may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Ramanathapuram fall under?

Ramanathapuram district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Ramanathapuram district?

Ramanathapuram district had a population of 13,53,445 per the 2011 Census, across 409 villages.

When was Ramanathapuram district formed?

Ramanathapuram district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Ramanathapuram district?

Major rivers in Ramanathapuram district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Ramanathapuram

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