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.
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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
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 10,47,411 | 77.39% |
| Muslim | 2,08,038 | 15.37% |
| Christian | 91,139 | 6.73% |
| Religion not stated | 6,552 | 0.48% |
| Sikh | 154 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 86 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 36 | 0% |
| Jain | 29 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRamanathapuram 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
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.43 Lac (14,42,851) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 14.47 Lac (14,47,129) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 14.50 Lac (14,50,081) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 14.52 Lac (14,52,081) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 14.54 Lac (14,54,080) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 14.56 Lac (14,56,079) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 14.58 Lac (14,58,078) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 14.59 Lac (14,58,882) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 14.59 Lac (14,58,826) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 14.59 Lac (14,58,770) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 14.59 Lac (14,58,714) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 14.59 Lac (14,58,658) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 14.59 Lac (14,58,602) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ramanathapuram District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 14.59 Lac (14,58,602), with a male population of 7.29 Lac (7,28,761) and a female population of 7.30 Lac (7,29,743). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Ramanathapuram District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.