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 as Ramanathapuram to be in conformity with the Tamil Name for this region.
Ramanathapuram is also known as Mugavai(face) as the River Vaigai ends it journey here in the
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