Ramanathapuram

Ramanathapuram (pronunciation), also known as Ramnad, is a city 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. Soon the Ramanathapuram Civic body to be upgraded as Municipal Corporation, after merging with nearby panchayats.

Ramanathapuram
Muguvai
Ramnad (shortened)
Special Grade Municipality
Ramanathapuram
Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
Coordinates: 9.363900°N 78.839500°E / 9.363900; 78.839500
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictRamanathapuram
Government
  TypeSpecial Grade Municipality
  BodyRamanathapuram Municipality
Elevation
35 m (115 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total61,440
  Rank2nd in Ramanathapuram District(as of 2011 Census)
Languages
  OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code04567
Vehicle registrationTN-65
Websitehttp://ramanathapuram.nic.in
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