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About District
In 1910, Ramanathapuram was formed by clubbing portions from Madurai and Tirunelveli districts.
Shri J.F.BRYANT I.C.S. was the first collector.
During the British period this district was called as “Ramnad” The name continued after independence. Later, the district was renamed Ramanathapuram
to conform to the Tamil name of the region.
Ramanathapuram is also known as Mugavai (meaning “face”), as the Vaigai River ends its journey here in the Palk Strait.
What's New
- Training Meeting on Agricultural Equipment for PACCS Secretaries Conducted in Ramanathapuram District
- Applications Invited for the Post of Assistant Receptionist – District Differently Abled Welfare Office, Ramanathapuram
- District Collector Addresses Skill Development Training Programme for Hostel Students
- District Collector Inspects Dhanushkodi Eco-Sensitive Zone and Development Works
- Private Sector Job Fair to be Conducted on 9 October 2026 in Ramanathapuram District
Important Information and services
- Training Meeting on Agricultural Equipment for PACCS Secretaries Conducted in Ramanathapuram District
- Applications Invited for the Post of Assistant Receptionist – District Differently Abled Welfare Office, Ramanathapuram
- District Collector Addresses Skill Development Training Programme for Hostel Students
- District Collector Inspects Dhanushkodi Eco-Sensitive Zone and Development Works
- Private Sector Job Fair to be Conducted on 9 October 2026 in Ramanathapuram District
- One-Day Training on Participatory Rural Appraisal under the TN-VETRI Scheme Conducted in Ramanathapuram District
- Gram Sabha Meeting Held on Gandhi Jayanti to Discuss and Decide on Development Works in the Village
- Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Launches the “Vettri Payanam” Scheme for Free Bus Travel for Women
- Gandhi Jayanti Celebrated with Floral Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Inauguration of Special Discount Sale of Khadi Products
- Special Camps for the Registration of Eligible Youth and First-Time Voters in the Electoral Roll
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DISTRICT AT A GLANCE
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CITIZEN SERVICES
English: Training Meeting on Agricultural Equipment for PACCS Secretaries Conducted in Ramanathapuram District
Training Meeting on Agricultural Equipment for PACCS Secretaries Conducted in Ramanathapuram District
District Collector Addresses Skill Development Training Programme for Hostel Students
One-Day Training on Participatory Rural Appraisal under the TN-VETRI Scheme Conducted in Ramanathapuram District
‘Uyarvukku Padi’ Guidance Camp for School Students to Pursue Higher Education Conducted in Ramanathapuram
“Thaaimaaman Thanga Mothiram” Scheme Launched in Ramanathapuram District
HELPLINE
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Collectorate Control Room 1077
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Police 100
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Child Helpline 1098
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Fire and Rescue 101
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Women Helpline 1091
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Voter Help Line 1950
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