Ramanathapuram இராமநாதபுரம்
—  town  —
Ramanathapuram இராமநாதபுரம் Location of Ramanathapuram இராமநாதபுரம் in Tamil Nadu and India
Coordinates	9°23′N 78°50′E / 9.38°N 78.83°E / 9.38; 78.83Coordinates: 9°23′N 78°50′E / 9.38°N 78.83°E / 9.38; 78.83
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District(s)	Ramanathapuram
Population • Density	61,978 (2001[update]) • 16 /km2 (41 /sq mi)
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	3,889.62 square kilometres (1,501.79 sq mi) • 2 metres (6.6 ft)
Codes • Telephone • +04567 • Vehicle • TN 65

Ramanathapuram (Tamil: இராமநாதபுரம்)  pronunciation (help·info), also known as Ramnad, is a city and a municipality in Ramanathapuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of Ramanathapuram district.

Tourism[link]

Tourists visit Ramnad to see the Raja Palace, still occupied by the former Sethupaty Raja and his family. Although no longer in power, the family contributes to the community by setting up schools and hospitals. Some westerners who teach in their school through the Projects Abroad organisation live in the palace during their stay. Philip Radlanski, a German citizen who visited in 2004 as an English teacher, made a documentary movie about the palace.^[1] Ramanathapuram is close to Rameshwaram and Devipattinam, both important pilgrimage centres. uchipuli a main tourist place which connects through airways

Demographics[link]

As of the 2001 India census,^[2] Ramanathapuram had a population of 61,976. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Ramanathapuram has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 74%. In Ramanathapuram, 11% of the population is under 6.^[3]

History[link]

In the late 12th and early 13th century, this province was ruled by Hazrat Sulthan Syed Ibrahim shaheed of Ervadi. Later on His heirs were ruling the province following a peace treaty with the sethupathis. From then, until the early 15th century the present territories of Ramanathapuram district — comprising the taluks Tiruvadanai, Paramakudi, Kamuthi, Mudukulathur, Ramanathapuram and Rameswaram — were included in the Pandyan Empire. For a short period, this area had been under the Chola Dynasty when Rajendra Chola I brought it under his territory in 1063 AD.

In 1520 CE, the Nayaks of the Vijayanagara Empire — Maravar chieftains or Sethupatis who had been subordinate to the Pandyan Kings — took this area under their control from the Pandyan Dynasty and reigned till the 17th century. At the beginning of the 18th century, family disputes over succession resulted in the division of Ramanathapuram. With the help of the King of Thanjavur in 1730 CE, one of the chieftains deposed the Sethupathi and became the Raja of Sivaganga. Acting upon the weakness of the Nayak rulers, the local chieftains (Palayakarars) became independent; the Raja of Sivagangai and the Sethupathi of Ramanathapuram were prominent among them. In 1730, Chanda Shahib of Karnataka captured Ramanathapuram. In 1741 the area came under the control of the Marathas and then under the Nizam in 1744 CE. Dissatisfied with the Nawab’s rule, the chieftains revolted, led by the last ruling Nayak, against the Nawab in 1752. By that time, the throne of Karnataka had two rivals, Chanda Shahib and Muhammed Ali, and this district was part of Karnataka. The British supported Chand Sahib, whilst the French supported Muhammed Ali. This paved the way for a series of conflicts in the southern part of the continent.

In 1795, the British deposed Muthuramalinga Sethupathi and took control of the administration of Ramanathapuram. In 1801 Mangaleswari Nachiyar was made the Zamindar of Sivaganga. After the passing of the Queen Velu Nachiyar, the Maruthu brothers took charge by paying regular revenue to the East India company. In 1803 the Maruthu Pandiyar of Sivaganga revolted against the British in collaboration with Kattabomman of Panchalamkurichi. Colonel Agnew captured and hanged the Maruthu brothers and made Gowri Vallabha Periya Udaya Thevar as Zamindar of Sivaganga. After the fall of Tippu Sultan, the British took control and imprisoned the Nawab. In 1892 the Zamindari system was abolished and a British collector was appointed for administration.

In 1910, Ramanathapuram was formed from portions of Madurai and Tirunelveli districts, with J.F. Bryant as the first collector. During the British period this district was called “Ramnad”; the name continued after independence. Later the district was renamed as Ramanathapuram to be in conformity with the Tamil name for this region.The another name of Ramnad is also called us Mugavai. Mugavai that means the vaigai river cross the town.That means face of the vaigai.So called as the name.

Civic administration[link]

Ramanathapuram is a municipality. After shifting the district headquarters' offices from Madurai to Ramanathapuram, the town is growing.The gauge conversion of the railway from Madurai to Rameswaram and from Tiruchi to Rameswaram connects the town to all major Indian cities. Ramanathapuram district was a larger district in Taminadu, and later some of its portions were removed to create Sivaganga district.

The river Vaigai enters the Big Tank (periya kanmaai) and the water is collected for the purpose of agriculture. It is acclaimed that the river water does not reach the Sea, as to portray the size of the catchment area. The town has so many ponds, catering to the needs of the populace. It is a good sign to have few engineering colleges like Syed Ammal Engineering College and Mohammaed Sathak Engg. College. Though it is true that the township is growing, it has a long way to go.

Our Former Indian president Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam did his schooling at Schwartz Higher secondary school, Ramanathapuram.

Geography[link]

Ramanathapuram is located at 9°23′N 78°50′E / 9.38°N 78.83°E / 9.38; 78.83.^[4] It has an average elevation of 2 metres (6 feet). The nearest towns include Paramakudi and Sivaganga.

Transport[link]

Roads[link]

The town is located on south east Tamil Nadu and connected by NH 49 it connects Kochi and Rameswaram and NH 210 it connects Trichy and Ramanathapuram. East Coast Road is the major costal road in east Tamil Nadu; this road also connects Ramanathapuram with Chennai, Pondicherry,Tuticorin and Kanyakumari.

Railways[link]

The town is connected well by railroads with major cities in India through Madurai Junction and Tiruchirappalli Junction from Rameswaram.

Airport[link]

The nearest airport is the Madurai Airport(IXM) is about 125 km,from there daily flights to Chennai,Bangalore,Mumbai. Tiruchirapalli Airport(TRZ) is about 170 km,from there daily flights to Chennai,Colombo,Dubai,Kuala Lumpur,Singapore.Tuticorin Airport(TCR), located at Vaagaikulam in Thoothukkudi District, about 140 km(approx),from there flights to Chennai.

Education[link]

This unreferenced section requires citations to ensure verifiability.

Colleges[link]

• Mohamed Sathak Engineering College
• Anna University of Technology Madurai Ramanathapuram Campus
• Mohamed Sathak Polytechnic College
• Sethupathy govt arts and science college
• Syed Hameedha arts & science college
• Syed Ammal Engineering College
• Syed Ammal Arts and Science College
• Thassim Beevi Abdul Kader College for women (Autonomous)
• Government Arts College For Women

Schools[link]

• Govt higher secondary school - Regunathapuram
• St.Joseph's higher secondary school - Muthupettai
• Andrews girls Higher Secondary School
• Govt.Higher Secondary School Vannangundu
• M.G Public Matriculation Higher Secondary School
• A.V.M.S Matriculation Higher Secondary School
• Crescent Matriculation School
• D.D.Vinayagar Higher Secondary School
• K.Sabanatesa Iyer Primay School (Free Education)
• Louis level Matriculation School
• Mohamed Sathak Dasthagir Matriculation School
• National Academy Matriculation Higher Secondary School
• Raja Higher Secondary School
• Schwartz Matriculation Higher Secondary School
• Syed Ammal Higher Secondary School
• Syed Ammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School
• Voc Matriculation School Paramakudi
• Columbu Alim Memorial High School
• Hameediah(Tamil & Matr) Higher Secondary School-kilakkarai
• Islamiah (Tamil & Matriculation)Higher Secondary School-Kilakkarai
• Govt.Higher Secondary School-Ervadi
• Schwartz Higher Secondary School
• Housing Board Matric High School
• Naziya Matriculation Hr. Sec. School, Panaikulam - Algankulam
• Govt.Higher Secondary School-alagankulam
• Noorullah Muslim Primany and Nursery School, Bogalur - Ramanathapuram
• The International matriculation school-UCHIPULI
• national academy matriculation school-UCHIPULI
• CSI schwartz matric school-uchipuli
• govt higher sec school-uchipulli
• Rahmania Matric Hr Sec School-Kamuthi-623603.

References[link]

See also[link]

• Ramanathapuram (Lok Sabha constituency)

v t e  State of Tamil Nadu Capital: Chennai Topics Cinema Cuisine Economy Government History Language Literature Music People Politics Temples Wildlife Tourism State symbols State bird: Emerald Dove State Animal: Nilgiri Tahr State Tree: Palm Tree State flower: Gloriosa Lily Districts Ariyalur Chennai Coimbatore Cuddalore Dharmapuri Dindigul Erode Kanchipuram Kanyakumari Karur Krishnagiri Madurai Nagapattinam Namakkal Perambalur Pudukkottai Ramanathapuram Salem Sivaganga Thanjavur The Nilgiris Theni Thoothukudi Tiruchirapalli Tirunelveli Tiruppur Tiruvallur Tiruvannamalai Tiruvarur Vellore Viluppuram Virudhunagar Major cities Chennai Coimbatore Erode Madurai Salem Thanjavur Tiruchirapalli Tirunelveli Tiruppur Tuticorin Vellore Protected areas Biosphere reserves Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve National parks Guindy National Park Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park Indira Gandhi National Park Mudumalai National Park Mukurthi National Park Palani Hills National Park Wildlife sanctuaries Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary Bird sanctuaries Chitrangudi Kanjirankulam Karaivetti Karikili Koothankulam Melaselvanur - Kilaselvanur Pulicat Lake Udayamarthandapuram Vaduvur Vedanthangal Vellode Vettangudi Tiger reserves Anaimalai Tiger Reserve Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve Mudumalai Tiger Reserve Conservation reserves Tiruvidaimarudur Conservation Reserve Portal: Tamil Nadu