Ramanathapuram

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Ramanathapuram v • d • e Tamil Nadu • India
Ramanathapuram
District(s)	Ramanathapuram
Coordinates	9.38° N 78.83° E
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 2 m (7 ft)
Population	61,976 (2001)

Coordinates: 9.38° N 78.83° E

Ramanathapuram pronunciation (help·info), also known as Ramnad, is a city and a municipality in Ramanathapuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of Ramanthapuram District.

Tourists visit Ramnad to see the Raja Palace, which is still occupied by the Sethupaty Raja and his family to this day. Although no longer in power, the family contribute a great deal to the community by setting up schools and hospitals. They also welcome westerners to live in their palace who teach in their school through the Teaching and Projects Abroad organisation. Ramanathapuram is close to Rameshwaram, one of the main pilgrim centres in India.

The Ramnad kingdom was ruled by a line of Sethupathy kings along with their pradanis or ministers. One such noteworthy minister is Pradani Muthirulappa Pillai. The Sethupathies had a healthy relationship with the rulers of Madurai. They were also friendly with the British. Kattabomman visited this place.

Ramanathapuram is a municipality. The town is now witnessing development in all spheres. After shifting of district head quarters offices from Madurai to Ramanathapuram, the town is growing well. The East Coast Road, which is under progress, will connect the town to Chennai as well as southern cities like Thirunelveli, Tuticorin and Kanyakumari. The gauge conversion of the railway from Madurai to Rameswaram and from Tiruchi to Rameswaram will connect the town to all major Indian Cities.

River Vaigai enters the Big Tank and the water is collected for the purpose of agriculture. The river water does not reach the Sea. The town has so many ponds, catering to the needs of the populace.

1 Geography
2 History
3 Demographics
4 References

[edit] Geography

Ramanathapuram is located at 9.38° N 78.83° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 2 metres (6 feet).

[edit] History

1) Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar District which consists of Thiruppattur, Karaikudi, Devakottai, Sivaganga, Manamadurai and Ilaiyankudi Taluks. This district was later renamed as Sivaganga district 2) Kamarajar District which consist of Sriviliputtur, Virudhunagar, Chittarkottai, Aruppukottai, Sattur and Rajapalayam Taluks.This district was later renamed as Virudhunagar district. 3) Ramanathapuram District, which consists of Tiruvadanai, Paramakudi, Kamuthi, Mudukulathur, Ramanathapuram and [Rameswaram] Taluks

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Ramanathapuram had a population of 61,976. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Ramanathapuram has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 74%. In Ramanathapuram, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.