Ramanathapuram
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Ramanathapuram , also known as Ramnad, is a city and a municipality
in Ramanathapuram district
in the India
n state
of Tamil Nadu
. It is the administrative headquarters of Ramanathapuram district
.
organisation live in the palace during their stay. Philip Radlanski, a German
citizen who visited in 2004 as an English teacher, made a documentary movie about the palace. Ramanathapuram is close to Rameshwaram and Devipattinam
, both important pilgrimage centres.
uchipuli a main tourist place which connects through airways
, 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.
— comprising the taluk
s Tiruvadanai
, Paramakudi
, Kamuthi
, Mudukulathur
, Ramanathapuram and Rameswaram — were included in the Pandyan Empire. 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 1520 CE
, the Nayaks of the Vijayanagara Empire
— Maravar
chieftains or Sethupatis who had been subordinate to the Pandyan Kings — took this area under their control from the Pandyan Dynasty and reigned till the 17th century. 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 CE, one of the chieftains deposed the Sethupathi and became the Raja of Sivaganga. Acting upon the weakness of the Nayak rulers, the local chieftains (Palayakarars) became independent; the Raja of Sivagangai and the Sethupathi of Ramanathapuram were prominent among them. In 1730, Chanda Shahib
of Karnataka
captured Ramanathapuram. In 1741 the area came under the control of the Marathas and then under the Nizam in 1744 CE. Dissatisfied with the Nawab
’s rule, the chieftains revolted, led by the last ruling Nayak, against the Nawab in 1752. By that time, the throne of Karnataka had two rivals, Chanda Shahib
and Muhammed Ali
, and this district was part of Karnataka. 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.
In 1795, the British deposed Muthuramalinga Sethupathi and took control of the administration of Ramanathapuram. In 1801 Mangaleswari Nachiyar was made the Zamindar
of Sivaganga
. After the passing of the Queen Velu Nachiyar, the 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 and made Gowri Vallabha Periya Udaya Thevar as Zamindar of Sivaganga. 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
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.The another name of Ramnad is also called us Mugavai. Mugavai that means the vaigai river cross the town.That means face of the vaigai.So called as the name.
The river Vaigai enters the Big Tank (periya kanmaai) and the water is collected for the purpose of agriculture. It is acclaimed that the river water does not reach the Sea, as to portray the size of the catchment area. The town has so many ponds, catering to the needs of the populace. It is a good sign to have few engineering colleges like Syed Ammal Engineering College and Mohammaed Sathak Engg. College. Though it is true that the township is growing, it has a long way to go.
Our Former Indian president Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam did his schooling at Schwartz Higher secondary school, Ramanathapuram.
It has an average elevation of 2 metres (6 feet). The nearest towns include Paramakudi
and Sivaganga
.
East Coast Road
is the major costal road in east Tamil Nadu
; this road also connects Ramanathapuram with Chennai, Pondicherry,Tuticorin and Kanyakumari.
and Tiruchirappalli Junction
from Rameswaram.
(IXM) is about 125 km,from there daily flights to Chennai,Bangalore,Mumbai. Tiruchirapalli Airport
(TRZ) is about 170 km,from there daily flights to Chennai,Colombo,Dubai,KualaLumpur,Singapore.Tuticorin Airport
(TCR), located at Vaagaikulam in Thoothukkudi District, about 140 km(approx),from there flights to Chennai.
Municipality
A municipality is essentially an urban administrative division having corporate status and usually powers of self-government. It can also be used to mean the governing body of a municipality. A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision, as opposed to a special-purpose district...
in Ramanathapuram district
Ramanathapuram District
Ramanathapuram District is an administrative district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. The city of Ramanathapuram is the district headquarters. Ramanthapuram District has an area of 4123 km²...
in the India
India
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n state
States and territories of India
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of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
. It is the administrative headquarters of Ramanathapuram district
Ramanathapuram District
Ramanathapuram District is an administrative district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. The city of Ramanathapuram is the district headquarters. Ramanthapuram District has an area of 4123 km²...
.
Tourism
Tourists visit Ramnad to see the Raja Palace, still occupied by the former Sethupaty Raja and his family. Although no longer in power, the family contributes to the community by setting up schools and hospitals. Some westerners who teach in their school through the Projects AbroadProjects Abroad
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organisation live in the palace during their stay. Philip Radlanski, a German
Germany
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citizen who visited in 2004 as an English teacher, made a documentary movie about the palace. Ramanathapuram is close to Rameshwaram and Devipattinam
Ramanathapuram District
Ramanathapuram District is an administrative district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. The city of Ramanathapuram is the district headquarters. Ramanthapuram District has an area of 4123 km²...
, both important pilgrimage centres.
uchipuli a main tourist place which connects through airways
Demographics
As of the 2001 India censusDemographics of India
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, 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.
History
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 districtRamanathapuram District
Ramanathapuram District is an administrative district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. The city of Ramanathapuram is the district headquarters. Ramanthapuram District has an area of 4123 km²...
— comprising the taluk
Tehsil
A Tehsil or Tahsil/Tahasil , also known as Taluk and Mandal, is an administrative division of some country/countries of South Asia....
s Tiruvadanai
Tiruvadanai
This Shiva temple is a vast temple at Tiruvaadanai near Devakottai. This temple is regarded as the 8th of the Tevara Stalams in the Pandya region of Tamilnadu.-Mythology:...
, Paramakudi
Paramakudi
Paramakudi is a town, a municipality in Ramanathapuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The river Vaigai flows through Paramakudi on its way to the Bay of Bengal.-Demographics and location:...
, Kamuthi
Kamuthi
Kamuthi also spelled Kamudi actually stands for Kavinmigu Mullai Thirunagar. Kamuthi is a Panchayat town in Ramanathapuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.-Demographics:...
, Mudukulathur
Mudukulathur
Mudukulathur is a panchayat town in Ramanathapuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.A highly under-developed region of the state. Most of the families of this town and villages around are making their living out of farming and farm related activities,unfortunately that mainly depends on...
, Ramanathapuram and Rameswaram — were included in the Pandyan Empire. For a short period, this area had been under the Chola Dynasty
Chola Dynasty
The Chola dynasty was a Tamil dynasty which was one of the longest-ruling in some parts of southern India. The earliest datable references to this Tamil dynasty are in inscriptions from the 3rd century BC left by Asoka, of Maurya Empire; the dynasty continued to govern over varying territory until...
when Rajendra Chola I
Rajendra Chola I
Rajendra Chola I was the son of Rajaraja Chola I and was one of the greatest rulers of Tamil Chola dynasty of India. He succeeded his father in 1014 CE as the Chola emperor...
brought it under his territory in 1063 AD.
In 1520 CE
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, the Nayaks of the Vijayanagara Empire
Vijayanagara Empire
The Vijayanagara Empire , referred as the Kingdom of Bisnaga by the Portuguese, was an empire based in South Indian in the Deccan Plateau region. It was established in 1336 by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I of the Yadava lineage. The empire rose to prominence as a culmination of attempts...
— Maravar
Maravar
Maravar are a Tamil community of the state of Tamil Nadu, southern India, and are one of the three branches of the Mukkulathor confederacy.Maravars are found predominantly in the Southern districts of Tamilnadu viz., Madurai, Theni, Sivagangai, Ramanathapuram, Dindigul, Virudhunagar, Thirunelveli,...
chieftains or Sethupatis who had been subordinate to the Pandyan Kings — took this area under their control from the Pandyan Dynasty and reigned till the 17th century. 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 CE, one of the chieftains deposed the Sethupathi and became the Raja of Sivaganga. Acting upon the weakness of the Nayak rulers, the local chieftains (Palayakarars) became independent; the Raja of Sivagangai and the Sethupathi of Ramanathapuram were prominent among them. In 1730, Chanda Shahib
Chanda Shahib
Chanda Shahib was the Nawab of the Carnatic between 1749 and 1752. His birth name is Husayn Dost Khan. He was the son-in-law of the Nawab of Carnatic Dost Ali Khan, under whom he worked as a Dewan. He came from the Nait community which had ruled the Carnatic under Aurangzeb...
of Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
captured Ramanathapuram. In 1741 the area came under the control of the Marathas and then under the Nizam in 1744 CE. Dissatisfied with the Nawab
Nawab of the Carnatic
Nawabs of the Carnatic , ruled the Carnatic region of South India between about 1690 and 1801. They initially had their capital at Arcot,vellore city...
’s rule, the chieftains revolted, led by the last ruling Nayak, against the Nawab in 1752. By that time, the throne of Karnataka had two rivals, Chanda Shahib
Chanda Shahib
Chanda Shahib was the Nawab of the Carnatic between 1749 and 1752. His birth name is Husayn Dost Khan. He was the son-in-law of the Nawab of Carnatic Dost Ali Khan, under whom he worked as a Dewan. He came from the Nait community which had ruled the Carnatic under Aurangzeb...
and Muhammed Ali
Muhammed Ali Khan Wallajah
Muhammed Ali Khan Wallajah was the Nawab of Arcot in India and an ally of the British East India Company. Muhammed Ali Khan Wallajah was born to Anwaruddin Muhammed Khan, by his second wife, Fakhr un-nisa Begum Sahiba, was a niece of Sayyid Ali Khan Safavi ul-Mosawi of Persia, sometime Naib suba...
, and this district was part of Karnataka. 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.
In 1795, the British deposed Muthuramalinga Sethupathi and took control of the administration of Ramanathapuram. In 1801 Mangaleswari Nachiyar was made the Zamindar
Zamindar
A Zamindar or zemindar , was an aristocrat, typically hereditary, who held enormous tracts of land and ruled over and taxed the bhikaaris who lived on batavaslam. Over time, they took princely and royal titles such as Maharaja , Raja , Nawab , and Mirza , Chowdhury , among others...
of Sivaganga
Sivaganga
Sivaganga, also known as Sivagangai, is a town and a municipality in Sivaganga district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of Sivaganga district.-Geography:...
. After the passing of the Queen Velu Nachiyar, the Maruthu brothers
Maruthu Pandiyar
The Marudhu Pandiyar brothers ruled Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu towards the end of the 18th century...
took charge by paying regular revenue to the East India company. In 1803 the Maruthu Pandiyar of Sivaganga
Sivaganga
Sivaganga, also known as Sivagangai, is a town and a municipality in Sivaganga district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of Sivaganga district.-Geography:...
revolted against the British in collaboration with Kattabomman of Panchalamkurichi. Colonel Agnew captured and hanged the Maruthu brothers and made Gowri Vallabha Periya Udaya Thevar as Zamindar of Sivaganga. 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
Madurai District
Madurai district is one of the 32 districts of the state of Tamil Nadu, in southeastern India. The city of Madurai serves as the district headquarters. It houses the world famous Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwarar temple and is situated on the banks of river Vaigai. Thiruparankundram is one of the major...
and Tirunelveli district
Tirunelveli District
Tirunelveli District is a district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. The city of Tirunelveli is the district headquarters. A unique feature of this district is that it encompasses all five geographical traditions of Tamil Literature; kurinji , mullai , marudham , neithal and palai...
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.The another name of Ramnad is also called us Mugavai. Mugavai that means the vaigai river cross the town.That means face of the vaigai.So called as the name.
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 Taminadu, 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 acclaimed that the river water does not reach the Sea, as to portray the size of the catchment area. The town has so many ponds, catering to the needs of the populace. It is a good sign to have few engineering colleges like Syed Ammal Engineering College and Mohammaed Sathak Engg. College. Though it is true that the township is growing, it has a long way to go.
Our Former Indian president Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam did his schooling at Schwartz Higher secondary school, Ramanathapuram.
Geography
Ramanathapuram is located at 9.38°N 78.83°E.It has an average elevation of 2 metres (6 feet). The nearest towns include Paramakudi
Paramakudi
Paramakudi is a town, a municipality in Ramanathapuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The river Vaigai flows through Paramakudi on its way to the Bay of Bengal.-Demographics and location:...
and Sivaganga
Sivaganga
Sivaganga, also known as Sivagangai, is a town and a municipality in Sivaganga district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of Sivaganga district.-Geography:...
.
Roads
The town is located on south east Tamil Nadu and connected by NH 49 it connects Kochi and Rameswaram and NH 210 it connects Trichy and Ramanathapuram.East Coast Road
East Coast Road
East Coast Road is a two lane highway in Tamil Nadu, India, built along the coast of the Bay of Bengal connecting Chennai to Cuddalore via Pondicherry. Presently, the East Coast Road has been extended up to Thoothukudi via Chidambaram, Karaikal, Nagore, Nagapattinam, Thiruthuraipoondi, Muthupet,...
is the major costal road in east Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
; this road also connects Ramanathapuram with Chennai, Pondicherry,Tuticorin and Kanyakumari.
Railways
The town is connected well by railroads with major cities in India through Madurai JunctionMadurai Junction
Madurai Junction is one of the Major Railway junction in South India and the Head Quarters of Madurai railway division. It is well connected with all Major cities in India. Madurai division is the Second largest by revenue in Southern Railway.-Facilities:...
and Tiruchirappalli Junction
Tiruchirappalli Junction
Tiruchirappalli is a division of Southern railway connecting the central part of Tamil Nadu to various parts of India, notably regions in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the oldest railway stations in India. Trichy Railway...
from Rameswaram.
Airport
The nearest airport is the Madurai AirportMadurai Airport
Madurai Airport is fourth largest airport in Tamil Nadu and serves Madurai, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The airport is located about from the Madurai railway station. The airport was established in 1957. -Airport specifications:...
(IXM) is about 125 km,from there daily flights to Chennai,Bangalore,Mumbai. Tiruchirapalli Airport
Tiruchirapalli Airport
Tiruchirapalli Airport or Trichy Airport is an airport mostly serving Tiruchirapalli and adjacent districts in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The airport, located on the NH 210 Tiruchirapalli - Rameswaram highway, is south of the city centre....
(TRZ) is about 170 km,from there daily flights to Chennai,Colombo,Dubai,KualaLumpur,Singapore.Tuticorin Airport
Tuticorin Airport
Tuticorin Airport is a domestic airport located from Thoothukudi , Tamil Nadu, India.-Structure:Tuticorin Airport has one asphalt runway, oriented 10/28, 1351 metres long and 30 metres wide. Its 100 by 60 metre apron provides parking space for 2 ATR 72 or similar aircraft at a time, while its...
(TCR), located at Vaagaikulam in Thoothukkudi District, about 140 km(approx),from there flights to Chennai.
Colleges
- Mohamed Sathak Engineering College
- Government Engineering college
- Mohamed Sathak Polytechnic College
- Sethupathy govt arts and science college
- Syed Hameedha arts & science college
- Syed Ammal Engineering College
- Syed Ammal Arts and Science College
- Thassim Beevi Abdul Kader College for women (Autonomous)
Schools
- Andrews girls Higher Secondary School
- A.V.M.S Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- Crescent Matriculation School
- D.D.Vinayagar Higher Secondary School
- K.Sabanatesa Iyer Primay School (Free Education)
- Louis level Matriculation School
- Mohamed Sathak Dasthagir Matriculation School
- National Academy Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- Raja Higher Secondary School
- Schwartz Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- Syed Ammal Higher Secondary School
- Syed Ammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- Voc Matriculation School Paramakudi
- Columbu Alim Memorial High School
- Hameediah(Tamil & Matr) Higher Secondary School-kilakkarai
- Islamiah (Tamil & Matriculation)Higher Secondary School-Kilakkarai
- Govt.Higher Secondary School-Ervadi
- Schwartz Higher Secondary School
- Housing Board Matric High School
- Naziya Matriculation Hr. Sec. School, Panaikulam - Algankulam
- Noorullah Muslim Primany and Nursery School, Bogalur - Ramanathapuram
- The International matriculation school-UCHIPULI
- national academy matriculation school-UCHIPULI
- CSI schwartz matric school-uchipuli
- govt higher sec school-uchipulli
- Rahmania Matric Hr Sec School-Kamuthi-623603.
See also
- Ramanathapuram (Lok Sabha constituency)Ramanathapuram (Lok Sabha constituency)-Assembly segments before 2008:Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments :#Manamadurai #Paramakudi #Ramanathapuram#Kadaladi#Mudukulathur#Aruppukottai-Assembly segments after 2008:#Paramakudi...