Rameswaram Taluka - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
Rameswaram is an administrative taluka in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Rameswaram is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Rameswaram, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 113.5 km.
The total area of the taluka is 92 km², including 39.35 km² rural area and 53.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 970 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Rameswaram Taluka
Rameswaram Taluka has a total of 2 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pamban | Rural | Thangachimadam |
| 2 | Rameswaram | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Rameswaram Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Rameswaram Taluka has a total population of 82,675 people, consisting of 41,946 males and 40,729 females. There are 19,101 households in the taluka with an average population density of 895 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 19,101 | 8,522 | 10,579 |
| Population Density | 895 / km² | 961 / km² | 846 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 61,212 literate people and 9,604 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 3,553 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 17 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,604 | 4,582 | 5,022 |
| Literate Population | 61,212 | 28,304 | 32,908 |
| Illiterate Population | 21,463 | 9,515 | 11,948 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 3,553 | 503 | 3,050 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 17 | 3 | 14 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.