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	'''Ramanathapuram''' ({{audio\|Ramanathapuram.ogg\|pronunciation}}), also known as '''Ramnad''', is a town and a [[municipality]] in [[Ramanathapuram district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India\|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is the administrative headquarters of [[Ramanathapuram district]] and the second largest town (by population) in Ramanathapuram district. {{As of\|2011}} census, the town had a population of 61,440.Density of population: 320 people per square kilometer; Literacy Rate: 81.48% - Male: 87.89%, Female: 74.93%; Male Female Ratio: 1000:977.Ramanathapuram is the top producer of chilli pepper in Tamil Nadu. It is connected to other cities by NH-49.		'''Ramanathapuram''' ({{audio\|Ramanathapuram.ogg\|pronunciation}}), also known as '''Ramnad''', is a town and a [[municipality]] in [[Ramanathapuram district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India\|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is the administrative headquarters of [[Ramanathapuram district]] and the second largest town (by population) in Ramanathapuram district.

	== History ==		== History ==
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	{{See also\|Ramnad estate}}		{{See also\|Ramnad estate}}

	The region is well known since Puranic ages. The estate of Ramnad included the Hindu holy island city of [[Rameswaram]], from where, legend has it that the Hindu god [[Rama]] launched his invasion of [[Ravana]]'s [[Lanka]]. On the conclusion of the war and Rama's success in it, he appointed a ''Sethupathi'' or "lord of the bridge" to guard the way to the island. The "bridge" referred to here is the legendary [[~~Adam~~'s Bridge]] ~~or Rama's Bridge~~ which was believed to have been constructed by Rama. The chieftains of Ramnad were entrusted with the responsibility of protecting the bridge, hence the appellation.		The region is well known since Puranic ages. The estate of Ramnad included the Hindu holy island city of [[Rameswaram]], from where, legend has it that the Hindu god [[Rama]] launched his invasion of [[Ravana]]'s [[Lanka]]. On the conclusion of the war and Rama's success in it, he appointed a ''Sethupathi'' or "lord of the bridge" to guard the way to the island. The "bridge" referred to here is the legendary [[Rama's Bridge]] which was believed to have been constructed by Rama. The chieftains of Ramnad were entrusted with the responsibility of protecting the bridge, hence the appellation.

	Historically, for a short period, this area had been under the [[Chola Dynasty]] when [[Rajendra Chola I]] brought it under his territory in 1063 AD.		Historically, for a short period, this area had been under the [[Chola Dynasty]] when [[Rajendra Chola I]] brought it under his territory in 1063 AD.
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	Former Indian president [[A.P.J. Abdul Kalam]] attended Schwartz Higher Secondary School, Ramanathapuram.		Former Indian president [[A.P.J. Abdul Kalam]] attended Schwartz Higher Secondary School, Ramanathapuram.
			==Government==
			It is a part of [[Ramanathapuram (Lok Sabha constituency)]].

	==Geography==		==Geography==
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	The nearest airport is [[Madurai Airport]], about 125 km.		The nearest airport is [[Madurai Airport]], about 125 km.

	~~==Pilgrimage==~~
	* [[Rameswaram]] is a holy place known to Hindus as a centre of pilgrimage for [[Shiva]] and [[Rama]].
	* [[Erwadi\|Erwadi dargah]] where Muslims from across the world come for [[Ziyarat]] (spiritual visit).

	==Tourism==		==Tourism==
	Tourists visit Ramnad to see the Raja Palace, still occupied by the former Sethupaty Raja and his family.		[[File:Ramanathapuram Palace Outside.jpg\|thumb\|Palace of Ramanathapuram]]
			Tourists visit Ramnad to see the Raja Palace,<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://lakshmisharath.com/ramanathapuram-palace-near-rameshwaram/\|title=Ramanathapuram palace - near Rameshwaram\|date=16 April 2016}}</ref> still occupied by the former Sethupaty Raja and his family {{Citation needed\|date=September 2021}}.

	The Royal family sends the elephant for Santhanakoodu procession in [[Erwadi]] during the annual [[Erwadi Santhanakoodu Festival\|Santhanakoodu Festival]].		The Royal family sends the elephant for Santhanakoodu procession in [[Erwadi]] during the annual [[Erwadi Santhanakoodu Festival\|Santhanakoodu Festival]].
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	And there is also memorial for Lt.Dr.[[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam]] is also located at Peikarumbu near Ramanathapuram.		And there is also memorial for Lt.Dr.[[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam]] is also located at Peikarumbu near Ramanathapuram.

	~~== See also ==~~
	* [[Ramanathapuram (Lok Sabha constituency)]]

	== References ==		== References ==

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'''Ramanathapuram''' ({{audio|Ramanathapuram.ogg|pronunciation}}), also known as '''Ramnad''', is a town and a [[municipality]] in [[Ramanathapuram district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is the administrative headquarters of [[Ramanathapuram district]] and the second largest town (by population) in Ramanathapuram district. {{As of|2011}} census, the town had a population of 61,440.Density of population: 320 people per square kilometer; Literacy Rate: 81.48% - Male: 87.89%, Female: 74.93%; Male Female Ratio: 1000:977.Ramanathapuram is the top producer of chilli pepper in Tamil Nadu. It is connected to other cities by NH-49.

== History ==
[[File:The temple of Ramnad, South India (XV, August 1858, p.84) - Copy.jpg|thumb|280px|The temple of Mugavai, South India (1858)<ref name=Offering1858>{{cite journal|title=The temple of Ramnad, South India|journal=Wesleyan Juvenile Offering|date=August 1858|volume=XV|page=84|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=oFwEAAAAQAAJ|access-date=18 November 2015}}</ref>]]
{{See also|Ramnad estate}}

The region is well known since Puranic ages. The estate of Ramnad included the Hindu holy island city of [[Rameswaram]], from where, legend has it that the Hindu god [[Rama]] launched his invasion of [[Ravana]]'s [[Lanka]]. On the conclusion of the war and Rama's success in it, he appointed a ''Sethupathi'' or "lord of the bridge" to guard the way to the island. The "bridge" referred to here is the legendary [[Adam's Bridge]] or Rama's Bridge which was believed to have been constructed by Rama. The chieftains of Ramnad were entrusted with the responsibility of protecting the bridge, hence the appellation.

Historically, 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 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 ''[[Tehsil|taluk]]s'' [[Tiruvadanai]], [[Kilakarai]], [[Paramakudi]], [[Kamuthi]], [[Mudukulathur]], Ramanathapuram and [[Rameswaram]] — were included in the [[Pandyan Dynasty|Pandyan Empire]].

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the traditional chieftain of the region who belonged to the [[Mukkulathor#Maravar|Maravar]] caste was officially recognized as ''Sethupathi'' by the [[Madurai Nayaks|Nayak king of Madurai]]. The chieftain of Ramnad, in return, recognized the sovereignty of the Nayak king over his lands. When the power of the Nayak kings of [[Madurai]] began to decline in the late 17th century, the chieftains of Ramnad asserted their independence. In the late 17th century, Raghunatha Kilavan crowned himself king of Ramnad and changed his seat from Pogalur to Ramnad close to the east coast. He erected massive fortifications to protect his capital. In 1725, the [[Thanjavur Marathas|king of Tanjore]] claimed the northern part of the Ramnad kingdom (the [[Aranthangi]] region) up to the river Pambar in return for his services during the civil war in Ramnad. A vassal of Ramnad who was amongst the victors in the civil war took over the westerly located [[Sivaganga]] region, thereby leaving only three-fifths of the kingdom actually in the hands of the king of Ramnad. 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, one of the chieftains deposed the Sethupathi and became the Raja of Sivaganga.

In 1741 the area came under the control of the Marathas and then under the Nizam in 1744. Dissatisfied with the [[Nawab of the Arcot|Nawab]]’s rule, the chieftains revolted, led by the last ruling Nayak, against the Nawab in 1752. By that time, the throne of Arcot had two rivals, [[Chanda Shahib]] and [[Muhammed Ali Khan Wallajah|Muhammed Ali]], and this district was under the rule of Nawab of Arcot. 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 also called [[Carnatic Wars]].

In 1795, the British deposed Muthuramalinga Sethupathi and took control of the administration of Ramanathapuram. After the death of the Queen [[Velu Nachiyar]], the [[Maruthu Pandiyar|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. 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 district|Madurai]] and [[Tirunelveli district]]s, 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."Ramnad" is also known as "Mugavai"(face) since it acts as the entry point for River "Vaigai".

==Demographics==
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According to [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Ramanathapuram had a population of 61,440 with a sex-ratio of 988 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.<ref name="dashboard">{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/censusinfodashboard/index.html|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> A total of 6,370 were under the age of six, constituting 3,245 males and 3,125 females. The average literacy of the town was 83.42%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.<ref name="dashboard"/> The town had a total of 14716 households. There were a total of 20,375 workers, comprising 115 cultivators, 178 main agricultural labourers, 262 in house hold industries, 18,773 other workers, 1,047 marginal workers, 20 marginal cultivators, 30 marginal agricultural labourers, 41 marginal workers in household industries and 956 other marginal workers.<ref name=2011census>{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Ramanathapuram|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=700468|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref>

As per the religious census of 2011, Ramanathapuram had 76.39% [[Hindus]], 19.77% [[Muslims]], 3.08% [[Christians]], 0.01% [[Sikhs]], 0.7% following other religions and 0.01% following no religion or did not indicate any religious preference.<ref name=religion2011>{{cite web|title=Population By Religious Community - Tamil Nadu|year=2011|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01.html|format=XLS|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|access-date=13 September 2015}}</ref>

==Civic administration==
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 Tamil Nadu, 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 claimed that the river water does not reach the sea, portraying the size of the catchment area. The town has many ponds catering to the needs of the populace. It is a good sign to have few engineering colleges like Anna University, UCER-Ramnad campus, Syed Ammal Engineering College and Mohamed Sathak Engineering College.

Former Indian president [[A.P.J. Abdul Kalam]] attended Schwartz Higher Secondary School, Ramanathapuram.

==Geography==
Ramanathapuram is located at {{Coord|9.38|N|78.83|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Ramanathapuram.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Ramanathapuram]</ref>
It has an average elevation of 2 metres (6 feet). The nearest towns include [[Paramakudi]], [[Rameshwaram]], [[Mudukulathur]], [[Kilakarai]] and [[Manamadurai]].

==Transport==
The town is located in south east Tamil Nadu and connected by [[National Highway 49 (India)|NH 49]] to Madurai from Rameswaram.
[[East Coast Road]] is the major coastal road in east [[Tamil Nadu]] which connects the state capital Chennai and Ramanathapuram; this road also connects Ramanathapuram with [[Pondicherry (city)|Pondicherry]], Tuticorin and Kanyakumari. The town is well connected by railroad to major cities in India through [[Madurai Junction]].

The nearest airport is [[Madurai Airport]], about 125 km.

==Pilgrimage==
* [[Rameswaram]] is a holy place known to Hindus as a centre of pilgrimage for [[Shiva]] and [[Rama]].
* [[Erwadi|Erwadi dargah]] where Muslims from across the world come for [[Ziyarat]] (spiritual visit).

==Tourism==
Tourists visit Ramnad to see the Raja Palace, still occupied by the former Sethupaty Raja and his family.

The Royal family sends the elephant for Santhanakoodu procession in [[Erwadi]] during the annual [[Erwadi Santhanakoodu Festival|Santhanakoodu Festival]].

Ramanathapuram is close to [[Rameswaram]], [[Devipattinam]], [[Adi Jagannatha Perumal Temple|Thiruppullani]], and [[Uthirakosamangai]] which are very important ancient pilgrimage centres.

[[Uchipuli]], an Indian naval air station with near by Ariyamaan Beach is one among the popular beaches in Uchipuli.

[[Periyapattinam]], [[Athiyuthu]], [[Panaikulam]], [[Alagankulam]], [[Puduvalasai]], chittarkottai beaches are other popular in Ramnad region.

And there is also memorial for Lt.Dr.[[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam]] is also located at Peikarumbu near Ramanathapuram.

== See also ==
* [[Ramanathapuram (Lok Sabha constituency)]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
{{Commons category|Ramanathapuram}}
* {{cite EB1911|wstitle=Ramnad |volume=22 |page=877 |short=x}}

{{Ramanathapuram district}}

{{Municipalities of Tamil Nadu}}
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