Ramanathapuram
In the early 15th Century the present territories of Ramanathapuram district
comprising of taluks Tiruvadanai, Paramakudi, Kamuthi, Mudukulathur, Ramanathapuram
and Rameswaram were included in Pandiyan Kingdom. For a short period,
this area was under the Chola Kings when Rajandra Chola brought it under
his territory in 1063 A.D. In 1520 A.D., the Nayaks of Vijayangar took
over this area under their control from the Pandiyan dynasty for about
two centuries, Marava chieftains-Sethupathis who were Lords under Pandiyan
Kings and reigned over this par (17th century). This district was named
as Ramanathapuram. During the British period the 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.
Ramanathapuram
STD Code |
04567 |
Ramanathapuram To
Chennai |
510 km |
Ramanathapuram Area |
4,232 sq. km |
Ramanathapuram population |
11,87,640 (Census 2001) |
Ramanathapuram Ranfall |
773.3 mm (Annual) |
Ramanathapuram
Climate Max |
37.8°C Min: 22.3°C |
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