Ramanathapuram

Ramanathapuram is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. The total area of Ramanathapuram district is 4,104 km², which includes 3,912.99 km² of rural area and 191.01 km² of urban area. There are about 383 villages in Ramanathapuram district.

For administrative convenience, Ramanathapuram district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.

A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.

There are 7 talukas in Ramanathapuram district. Here is the list of all Ramanathapuram Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Ramanathapuram District

#Taluka (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Kadaladi6141,45,277
2Kamuthi5681,35,658
3Mudukulathur4901,13,432
4Paramakudi7482,65,142
5Ramanathapuram7653,99,232
6Rameswaram9282,675
7Tiruvadanai8282,12,029

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Tiruvadanai is the largest taluka in ramanathapuram district by area, while Ramanathapuram is the largest by population. Rameswaram is the smallest taluka in ramanathapuram district by both area and population.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Tiruvadanai Ramanathapuram
Smallest Tehsil Rameswaram Rameswaram

Population of Ramanathapuram District

The population of Ramanathapuram offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Ramanathapuram, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 13,53,445 9,42,746 4,10,699
Total Male Population 6,82,658 4,74,508 2,08,150
Total Female Population 6,70,787 4,68,238 2,02,549
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,40,644 96,420 44,224
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 71,705 49,176 22,529
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 68,939 47,244 21,695
Literate Population 9,78,946 6,51,919 3,27,027
Literate Male Population 5,36,487 3,62,778 1,73,709
Literate Female Population 4,42,459 2,89,141 1,53,318
Illiterate Population 3,74,499 2,90,827 83,672
Illiterate Male Population 1,46,171 1,11,730 34,441
Illiterate Female Population 2,28,328 1,79,097 49,231
Households 3,23,905 2,28,764 95,141

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Ramanathapuram district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Ramanathapuram district is 13,53,445, including 6,82,658 males and 6,70,787 females. In rural areas, it is 9,42,746, including 4,74,508 males and 4,68,238 females. In urban areas, it is 4,10,699, including 2,08,150 males and 2,02,549 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Ramanathapuram district is 1,40,644, including 71,705 boys and 68,939 girls. In rural areas, it is 96,420, including 49,176 boys and 47,244 girls. In urban areas, it is 44,224, including 22,529 boys and 21,695 girls.
  • Literate population in Ramanathapuram district is around 9,78,946, including 5,36,487 males and 4,42,459 females. In rural areas, it is 6,51,919, including 3,62,778 males and 2,89,141 females. In urban areas, it is 3,27,027, including 1,73,709 males and 1,53,318 females.
  • Illiterate population in Ramanathapuram district is about 3,74,499, including 1,46,171 males and 2,28,328 females. In rural areas, it is 2,90,827, including 1,11,730 males and 1,79,097 females. In urban areas, it is 83,672, including 34,441 males and 49,231 females.
  • There are about 3,23,905 households in Ramanathapuram district, including 2,28,764 in rural areas and 95,141 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Ramanathapuram. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 2,49,008 2,05,328 43,680
SC Male Population 1,25,015 1,02,954 22,061
SC Female Population 1,23,993 1,02,374 21,619
Total ST Population 1,105 501 604
ST Male Population 559 244 315
ST Female Population 546 257 289
Population Density 330 / km² 241 / km² 2,150 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Ramanathapuram district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ramanathapuram district is approximately 2,49,008, including 1,25,015 males and 1,23,993 females. In rural areas, it is 2,05,328, including 1,02,954 males and 1,02,374 females. In urban areas, it is 43,680, including 22,061 males and 21,619 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ramanathapuram district is about 1,105, including 559 males and 546 females. In rural areas, it is 501, including 244 males and 257 females. In urban areas, it is 604, including 315 males and 289 females.
  • Overall population density of Ramanathapuram district is around 330 people per km². Rural areas have about 241 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,150 people per km².