The Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu had a population of 13,53,445 in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach around 14,50,081 by 2026. It has an area of 4,068.31 sq km and population density of 330 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 983 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 80.72. The child sex ratio is 965 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with 76.39% share and Tamil is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 4,10,699 urban and 9,42,746 rural, and rural population accounts for 69.70% of the total population. There are a total of 3,23,905 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Detail |
Figure |
| District |
Ramanathapuram |
| State |
Tamil Nadu |
| Population in 2011 |
13,53,445 |
| Estimated population in 2026 |
14,50,081 |
| Area |
4,068.31 sq km |
| Population density |
330 persons per sq km |
Population and Growth
| Year |
Population |
Growth |
| 2001 |
11,87,604 |
13.65% |
| 2011 |
13,53,445 |
13.96% |
| 2021 |
14,30,000 |
Projected |
| 2026 |
14,50,081 |
Projected |
| 2027 |
14,52,081 |
Projected |
- Population has moved up slowly
- 2011 is the main census count
- Projected values show steady rise
- District growth is moderate
Historic Census Data
| Detail |
2001 |
2011 |
| Total population |
11,87,604 |
13,53,445 |
| Male population |
5,83,376 |
6,82,658 |
| Female population |
6,04,228 |
6,70,787 |
| Sex ratio |
1,036 |
983 |
| Literacy rate |
69.95% |
80.72% |
| Density |
288 |
330 |
Literacy Details
| Literacy Type |
Value |
| Total literacy rate |
80.72% |
| Male literacy rate |
88.09% |
| Female literacy rate |
73.24% |
| Total literates |
9,78,946 |
| Male literates |
5,36,487 |
| Female literates |
4,42,459 |
- Literacy is above the state average
- Male literacy is higher than female literacy
- Total literates are close to ten lakh
- Education level is strong in the district
Sex Ratio and Child Data
| Detail |
Value |
| Sex ratio |
983 |
| Child sex ratio |
965 |
| Child population 0-6 |
1,25,629 |
| Male child population 0-6 |
64,048 |
| Female child population 0-6 |
61,581 |
| Child share in total population |
9.28% |
Religion and Language
| Religion |
Share |
Population |
| Hindu |
76.39% |
10,34,325 |
| Muslim |
19.77% |
2,67,577 |
| Christian |
3.08% |
41,706 |
| Sikh |
0.01% |
122 |
| Others |
0.70% |
9,475 |
| No religion stated |
0.05% |
240 |
| Language |
Share |
| Tamil |
Main language |
Urban and Rural Split
| Area |
Population |
Share |
| Urban |
4,10,699 |
30.34% |
| Rural |
9,42,746 |
69.66% |
| Area Type |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
| Urban |
988 |
963 |
| Rural |
980 |
966 |
Households and Workforce
| Detail |
Number |
| Households |
3,23,905 |
| Houseless families |
Not stated |
| Working population |
Not stated |
| Male workers |
Not stated |
| Female workers |
Not stated |
| Main workers |
Not stated |
| Marginal workers |
Not stated |
Castes and Child Share
| Detail |
Value |
| Scheduled Caste |
Not stated |
| Scheduled Tribe |
Not stated |
| Children 0-6 share |
9.28% |
| Children 0-6 in urban areas |
Not stated |
| Children 0-6 in rural areas |
Not stated |
Administration and Area
| Detail |
Information |
| District headquarters |
Ramanathapuram |
| Area |
4,068.31 sq km |
| Density |
330 persons per sq km |
| Taluks |
Tiruvadanai, Paramakudi, Kamuthi, Mudukulathur, Ramanathapuram, Rameswaram, Kadaladi, Keelakarai, RS Mangalam |
| Taluks count |
9 |
| Boundaries |
Virudhunagar, Tuticorin, Sivagangai, Pudukottai, Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar |
| Weather |
Dry and hot |
Town and Village List
| Name |
Status |
Population |
| Ramanathapuram |
Municipality |
61,440 |
| Paramakudi |
Town |
91,225 |
| Rameswaram |
Town |
44,856 |
| Keelakarai |
Town |
38,524 |
| Kamuthi |
Town |
13,984 |
| Mudukulathur |
Town |
14,545 |
Sub-Districts and Villages
| Division |
Count or Name |
| Sub-districts |
7 |
| Villages |
383 |
| Revenue villages |
Listed in district directory |
| Urban local bodies |
Municipality and town panchayats |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the population of Ramanathapuram in 2011? 13,53,445
- What is the literacy rate in Ramanathapuram? 80.72%
- What is the sex ratio of Ramanathapuram? 983 females per 1000 males
- Is Ramanathapuram mostly rural? Yes, rural population is higher
- What is the main language in Ramanathapuram? Tamil