Pamban - Rameswaram, Ramanathapuram

Pamban is a village situated in the Rameswaram taluka of Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rameswaram and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Ramanathapuram. Pamban village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pamban is 642166. The village covers a total geographical area of 3599.89 hectares and falls under the 623521 pincode. Rameswaram is the nearest town.

Pamban village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ramanathapuram Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Pamban

According to the 2011 Census, Pamban village had a total population of 37,819 people, including 19,163 males and 18,656 females, living in 8,522 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.16%, with male literacy at 87.31% and female literacy at 82.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 503, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Pamban

Pamban is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Pamban

Pamban is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pamban Jn, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ramanathapuram to Pamban is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pamban

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pamban village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Pamban

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pamban village are given below:

FAQs about Pamban