Ramanathapuram Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Ramanathapuram district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Ramanathapuram
Ramanathapuram comprises 393 villages, of which 383 are inhabited and 10 are uninhabited. There are 17 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,23,905, spread across 4,104 square kilometers.
| Villages | 393(383 inhabited • 10 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 17 |
| Households | 3,23,905 |
| Total Area | 4,104 km² |
Ramanathapuram Urban & Rural Population
Ramanathapuram had 4,10,699 people in urban areas (30.3%) and 9,42,746 people in rural areas (69.7%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 9,42,746 | 69.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 4,10,699 | 30.3% |
| Total | 13,53,445 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Ramanathapuram
The total population comprises 6,82,658 males (50.4%) and 6,70,787 females (49.6%). The sex ratio is 983 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,74,508 | 2,08,150 | 6,82,658 |
| 👩 Female | 4,68,238 | 2,02,549 | 6,70,787 |
Literacy Rate in Ramanathapuram
The literacy rate is 72.33%. Male literacy stands at 78.59% while female literacy is 65.96%, indicating a gender gap of 12.63 percentage points. The total literate population is 9,78,946.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,62,778 | 1,73,709 | 5,36,487 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,89,141 | 1,53,318 | 4,42,459 |
| Total Literate | 6,51,919 | 3,27,027 | 9,78,946 |
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About Ramanathapuram Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Ramanathapuram in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 13,53,445 with a literacy rate of 72.33% and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Ramanathapuram district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.