Ramanathapuram

Ramanathapuram is a Town and Taluka in Ramanathapuram District of Tamil Nadu. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Ramanathapuram Block (CD) is 05860. Total area of ramanathapuram taluka is 765 km² including 715.60 km² rural area and 48.92 km² urban area. Ramanathapuram taluka has a population of 3,99,232 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,72,507 while rural population is 2,26,725. Ramanathapuram has a sex ratio of approximately 975 females for every 1,000 males. Ramanathapuram taluka has a population density of 522 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 92,369 houses in the sub-district, including 38,631 urban houses and 53,738 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 76.07% population of ramanathapuram taluka is literate, out of which 80.53% males and 71.50% females are literate.

List of Villages in Ramanathapuram Taluka

Ramanathapuram Taluka has a total of 67 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Ramanathapuram Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Ramanathapuram Taluka

The population profile of Ramanathapuram Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Ramanathapuram's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Ramanathapuram Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.