Paramakudi
Paramakudi or Paramagudi is the largest town in the district of Ramanathapuram in Tamil Nadu, with a population of over 95,579 (2011 census). It has been the taluk headquarters since 1918, since the formation of Ramanathapuram District.
Paramakudi
Parambai | |
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Municipality | |
Paramakudi Location of Paramakudi in Tamil Nadu | |
| Coordinates: 9.549400°N 78.589100°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Ramanathapuram |
| Named for | Face of Vaigai River |
| Government | |
| • Type | First Grade Municipality |
| • Body | Paramakudi Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.45 km2 (5.19 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 2nd in Ramanathapuram District/ |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 95,579 |
| • Rank | 1st in Ramanathapuram District |
| • Density | 16,448/km2 (42,600/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 623701-623707 |
| Telephone code | 04564 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-65 |
| Website | www |
Paramakudi consists of two separate settlements, Paramakudi and Emaneswaran, from the first half of this century. These settlements were classified as different towns in the census records from 1901 to 1961 and then merged to form the municipal present city in 1964.
The area of the town is 13.45 km2. The strength of the council is 36. The river Vaigai flows through Paramakudi on its way to the Bay of Bengal.
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