All Information About Rameswaram Subdistrict
Detailed information about Rameswaram Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Rameswaram is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Ramanathapuram District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Rameswaram - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5861 |
| District | Ramanathapuram |
| Census Code 2011 | 5861 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 2 |
| Number of Villages | 2 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Ramanathapuram (Code: 526) |
| Assembly Constituency | Ramanathapuram (Code: 3998) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Ramanathapuram | Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Rameswaram Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
82,675
M: 41,946
F: 40,729 |
| Rural |
37,819
M: 19,163
F: 18,656 |
| Urban |
44,856
M: 22,783
F: 22,073 |
Number of Households: 19,101
Population Distribution
Total: 82,675 (Male: 41,946, Female: 40,729)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 9,604 (Male: 4,875, Female: 4,729)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 3,553 (Male: 1,753, Female: 1,800)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 17 (Male: 8, Female: 9)
Literate Population
Total: 61,212 (Male: 32,433, Female: 28,779)
Illiterate Population
Total: 21,463 (Male: 9,513, Female: 11,950)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 29,761 (Male: 24,668, Female: 5,093)
Main Workers
Total: 27,304 (Male: 23,447, Female: 3,857)
Marginal Workers
Total: 2,457 (Male: 1,221, Female: 1,236)
Non-Workers
Total: 52,914 (Male: 17,278, Female: 35,636)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 278 (Male: 227, Female: 51)
- Agricultural Laborers: 147 (Male: 104, Female: 43)
- Household Industry Workers: 412 (Male: 253, Female: 159)
- Other Workers: 26,467 (Male: 22,863, Female: 3,604)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 306 (Male: 59, Female: 247)
- Agricultural Laborers: 136 (Male: 116, Female: 20)
- Household Industry Workers: 96 (Male: 13, Female: 83)
- Other Workers: 1,919 (Male: 1,033, Female: 886)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Rameswaram Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
82,675
M: 41,946
F: 40,729 |
| Rural |
37,819
M: 19,163
F: 18,656 |
| Urban |
44,856
M: 22,783
F: 22,073 |
Number of Households: 19,101
Population Distribution
Total: 82,675 (Male: 41,946, Female: 40,729)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 9,604 (Male: 4,875, Female: 4,729)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 3,553 (Male: 1,753, Female: 1,800)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 17 (Male: 8, Female: 9)
Literate Population
Total: 61,212 (Male: 32,433, Female: 28,779)
Illiterate Population
Total: 21,463 (Male: 9,513, Female: 11,950)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 29,761 (Male: 24,668, Female: 5,093)
Main Workers
Total: 27,304 (Male: 23,447, Female: 3,857)
Marginal Workers
Total: 2,457 (Male: 1,221, Female: 1,236)
Non-Workers
Total: 52,914 (Male: 17,278, Female: 35,636)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 278 (Male: 227, Female: 51)
- Agricultural Laborers: 147 (Male: 104, Female: 43)
- Household Industry Workers: 412 (Male: 253, Female: 159)
- Other Workers: 26,467 (Male: 22,863, Female: 3,604)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 306 (Male: 59, Female: 247)
- Agricultural Laborers: 136 (Male: 116, Female: 20)
- Household Industry Workers: 96 (Male: 13, Female: 83)
- Other Workers: 1,919 (Male: 1,033, Female: 886)
Grampanchayat List of Rameswaram Tehsil/Taluka
Rameswaram Tehsil comprises 2 Gram Panchayats and 2 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Rameswaram. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rameswaram
Rameswaram is located in the Ramanathapuram District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Rameswaram Tehsil has 2 villages.
Rameswaram has a total of 2 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Rameswaram is 82,675.
In Rameswaram, there are 41,946 males and 40,729 females.
There are 9,604 children in Rameswaram, comprising 4,875 males and 4,729 females.
In Rameswaram, the literate population is 61,212 (32,433 males and 28,779 females). The illiterate population is 21,463 (9,513 males and 11,950 females).