Ramanathapuram Population

As per the 2011 Census, Ramanathapuram District has a population of 13.53 Lac (13,53,445) with 6.83 Lac (6,82,658) males and 6.71 Lac (6,70,787) females.The sex ratio in Ramanathapuram is 983, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ramanathapuram District is 1.41 Lac (1,40,644) which is 10.39% of Ramanathapuram District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ramanathapuram District is 962 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Ramanathapuram District is listed as part of TAMIL NADU State in INDIA.

Ramanathapuram Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Ramanathapuram District current estimated population is projected to be 14.43 Lac (14,42,851), indicating a 6.61% increased from Ramanathapuram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 7.25 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.18 Lac.

Ramanathapuram Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Ramanathapuram District estimated population is projected to be 14.47 Lac (14,47,129), projecting a 6.92% increased from Ramanathapuram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 7.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.20 Lac.

Ramanathapuram Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Ramanathapuram District, with a total Hindu population of 10.47 Lac (10,47,411), accounting for 77.39% of the Ramanathapuram District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.29 Lac (5,29,279), and the Hindu female population is around 5.18 Lac (5,18,132).

Ramanathapuram Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Ramanathapuram District, with a total Muslim population of 2.08 Lac (2,08,038), accounting for 15.37% of the Ramanathapuram District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.04 Lac (1,04,243), and the Muslim female population is around 1.04 Lac (1,03,795).

Ramanathapuram Religion Wise Population

Ramanathapuram Urban Population

The Urban population of Ramanathapuram District is 4.11 Lac (4,10,699), with 2.08 Lac (2,08,150) being males and 2.03 Lac (2,02,549) being females, making up 30.34% of the Ramanathapuram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 974 females for every 1000 males.

Ramanathapuram Rural Population

The Rural population of Ramanathapuram District is 9.43 Lac (9,42,746), with 4.75 Lac (4,74,508) being males and 4.68 Lac (4,68,238) being females, making up 69.66% of the Ramanathapuram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 987 females for every 1000 males.

Ramanathapuram Literacy Rate

Ramanathapuram District has a literacy rate of 80.72% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ramanathapuram District is 87.81 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ramanathapuram District is 73.52 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ramanathapuram District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.24%, while in the rural regions of Ramanathapuram District, it is around 77.03%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ramanathapuram

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	80.72	87.81	73.52
Urban Area	89.24	93.58	84.77
Rural Area	77.03	85.29	68.68

Literacy Rate by Religion in Ramanathapuram

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	78.48	86.37	70.44
Muslim	90.86	94.84	86.88
Christian	83.84	88.87	78.77
Religion not stated	80.06	86.85	73.7

Ramanathapuram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ramanathapuram District is 2.49 Lac (2,49,008) with 1.25 Lac (1,25,015) males and 1.24 Lac (1,23,993) females, which is 18.4% of Ramanathapuram District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Ramanathapuram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ramanathapuram District is 1.11 k (1,105) with 559 (559) males and 546 (546) females, which is 0.08% of Ramanathapuram District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 977 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ramanathapuram

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	983
Urban Area	974
Rural Area	987

Sex Ratio by Religion in Ramanathapuram

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	979
Muslim	996
Christian	992
Religion not stated	1045

Ramanathapuram Area & Households

The Total Area of Ramanathapuram District is 4,104 Square KM, with a population density of 330 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ramanathapuram District are 17 and the Total Number of Villages in Ramanathapuram District are 393.The Total Number of households in Ramanathapuram District are 3.24 Lac(3,23,905).

Ramanathapuram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Ramanathapuram District, there are about 6.03 Lac (6,02,977) workers, making up nearly 44.55% of the Ramanathapuram District total population. Out of these, around 3.93 Lac (3,92,751) are male workers, and about 2.10 Lac (2,10,226) are female workers.

Ramanathapuram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036