Coordinates: 9.38° N 78.83° E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

Ramanathapuram
Ramanathapuram
State  - District(s)	Tamil Nadu  - Ramanathapuram
Coordinates	9.38° N 78.83° E
Area  - Elevation	- 2 m
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2001)  - Density	61,976  -

Ramanathapuram 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 Ramanthapuram District. Image File history File links India-locator-map-blank. ... Image File history File links Red_pog. ... India is subdivided into twenty-eight states and seven union territories; the states and territories are themselves further subdivided. ... The divisions of a district. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ... Ramanathapuram District Ramanathapuram District is an administrative district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... Basic Definition In geography, the elevation of a geographic location is its height above mean sea level (or some other fixed point). ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... Indian Standard Time (IST) is the time zone for India. ... 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 - A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall appears in Seattles Magnuson Park, placed by an anonymous... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... Image File history File links Ramanathapuram. ... A municipality or general-purpose district (compare with: special-purpose district) is an administrative local area generally composed of a clearly defined territory and commonly referring to a city, town, or village government. ... Ramanathapuram District Ramanathapuram District is an administrative district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. ... India is subdivided into twenty-eight states and seven union territories; the states and territories are themselves further subdivided. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ...

Tourists visit Ramnad to see the Raja Palace, which is still occupied by the Sethupaty Raja and his family to this day. Although no longer in power, the family contribute a great deal to the community by setting up schools and hospitals. They also welcome westerners to live in their palace who teach in their school through the Teaching and Projects Abroad organisation. Ramanathapuram is close to Rameshwaram, one of the main pilgrim centres in India. Rameswaram is a town in the southern part of India in the state of Tamil Nadu. ...

The Ramnad kingdom was ruled by a line of Sethupathy kings along with their pradanis or ministers. One such noteworthy minister is Pradani Muthirulappa Pillai. The Sethupathies had a healthy relationship with the rulers of Madurai. They were also friendly with the British. Kattabomman visited this place. Pradani Muthirulappa Pillai (or Muthu Irulappa Pillai) of the 1700s was a famous minister of Ramnad during the reign of Muthuramalinga Sethupathy. ...

River Vaigai enters the Big Tank and the water is collected for the purpose of agriculture. The river water does not reach the Sea. The town has so many ponds, catering to the needs of the populace.

Geography

Ramanathapuram is located at 9.38° N 78.83° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 2 metres (6 feet). The metre, or meter (U.S.), is a measure of length. ... A foot (plural: feet; symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ...

History

1) Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar District which consists of Thiruppattur, Karaikudi, Devakottai, Sivaganga, Manamadurai and Ilaiyankudi Taluks. This district was later renamed as Sivaganga district 2) Kamarajar District which consist of Sriviliputtur, Virudhunagar, Chiruchuli, Aruppukottai, Sattur and Rajapalayam Taluks.This district was later renamed as Virudhunagar district. 3) Ramanathapuram District, which consists of Tiruvadanai, Paramakudi, Kamuthi, Mudukulathur, Ramanathapuram and [Rameswaram] Taluks

Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, 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 years of age. 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 - A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall appears in Seattles Magnuson Park, placed by an anonymous... 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...

References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Ramanathapuram