About Ramanathapuram District

About Ramanathapuram District

History:

Ramanathapuram also known as Ramnad, is a town and a municipality in Ramanathapuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of Ramanathapuram district and the second largest town (by population) in Ramanathapuram district. In 1063 AD, this area was under the Chola Kings when Rajendra Chola brought it under his territory. In the early 15th Century this area was a part of Pandiya Kingdom. In 1520 AD., the Nayaks of Vijayangar took over this area under their control from the Pandiyan dynasty for about two centuries.

Famous for?

Ramanathapuram also known as Ramnad or Mugavai is one of the oldest places in Tamilnadu and famous for its link with Ramayanam. Ramanathapuram District has some Tourism important places.

Area:

The district has a total area of 4123 km2.

Sub-divisions:

There are total 9 sub-districts in Ramanathapuram.

Villages:

There are total 400 villages in this district.

Towns:

There are total 7 towns in this district.