Rameswaram
Rameswaram 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, the sub-district code of Rameswaram Block (CD) is 05861. The total area of Rameswaram Taluka is 92 km², which includes 39.35 km² of rural area and 53.00 km² of urban area. Rameswaram has a sex ratio of approximately 970 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Rameswaram Taluka
Rameswaram Taluka has a total of 1 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 Rameswaram Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pamban | Pamban | Rameswaram |
Population of Rameswaram Taluka
The population profile of Rameswaram 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 Rameswaram Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82,675 | 37,819 | 44,856 |
| Male Population | 41,946 | 19,163 | 22,783 |
| Female Population | 40,729 | 18,656 | 22,073 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,604 | 4,582 | 5,022 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,875 | 2,331 | 2,544 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,729 | 2,251 | 2,478 |
| Literate Population | 61,212 | 28,304 | 32,908 |
| Literate Male Population | 32,433 | 14,696 | 17,737 |
| Literate Female Population | 28,779 | 13,608 | 15,171 |
| Illiterate Population | 21,463 | 9,515 | 11,948 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,513 | 4,467 | 5,046 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,950 | 5,048 | 6,902 |
| Total Households | 19,101 | 8,522 | 10,579 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Rameswaram Taluka is around 82,675 people. This includes 41,946 males and 40,729 females. Rural population is about 37,819 (19,163 males and 18,656 females), while urban population is nearly 44,856 (22,783 males and 22,073 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 9,604 of the population, with 4,875 boys and 4,729 girls. Rural areas have 4,582 children, and urban areas have about 5,022 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 61,212 literate people in Rameswaram Taluka, including 32,433 literate males and 28,779 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 28,304 individuals and urban literacy covers around 32,908 people.
- About 21,463 people in Rameswaram Taluka are not literate, including 9,513 males and 11,950 females. Rural areas include 9,515 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 11,948 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 19,101 households, with 8,522 in villages and 10,579 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Rameswaram Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 3,553 | 503 | 3,050 |
| SC Male Population | 1,753 | 223 | 1,530 |
| SC Female Population | 1,800 | 280 | 1,520 |
| Total ST Population | 17 | 3 | 14 |
| ST Male Population | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| ST Female Population | 9 | 2 | 7 |
| Population Density | 895 / km² | 961 / km² | 846 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Rameswaram Taluka is approximately 3,553 people, including 1,753 males and 1,800 females. Around 503 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,050 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Rameswaram Taluka is about 17 people, including 8 males and 9 females. Around 3 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 14 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 895 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 961 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 846 people per sq. km.