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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.
Whats New
- Celebrating an Eco-Friendly and Safe Deepavali – District Collector Issues Guidelines
- Sale of Special Vegetable Kits at Affordable Prices through the Cooperative Department Inaugurated by the District Collector
- District-Level Multi-Department Disaster Management Mock Drill Inaugurated by the District Collector
- Winners of Consumer Awareness Competitions Honoured with Shields and Certificates of Appreciation by the District Collector
- District Collector Inspects Millet-Based Food Processing Unit and Fertilizer Sales Outlet in Paramakudi
Important Information and services
- Celebrating an Eco-Friendly and Safe Deepavali – District Collector Issues Guidelines
- Sale of Special Vegetable Kits at Affordable Prices through the Cooperative Department Inaugurated by the District Collector
- District-Level Multi-Department Disaster Management Mock Drill Inaugurated by the District Collector
- Winners of Consumer Awareness Competitions Honoured with Shields and Certificates of Appreciation by the District Collector
- District Collector Inspects Millet-Based Food Processing Unit and Fertilizer Sales Outlet in Paramakudi
- District Collector Inaugurates Girls’ Sanitary Complex and Inspects Rainwater Harvesting System at Emaneswaram Government Model Higher Secondary School
- District Collector Receives Public Petitions During Public Grievance Redressal Day Meeting
- Inauguration of Special Essential Grocery Kits Containing 10 Items at ₹200 Through Cooperative Department
- District Collector Chairs Farmers’ Grievance Redressal Day Meeting to Address Farmers’ Issues and Ensure Timely Resolution of Petitions
- As per the instructions of the ECI Special Summary Revision of the Electoral Roll will be conducted with 01.01.2027 as the qualifying date, in accordance with ECI Order No.23/2025-ERS, dated 15.10.2026
- Applications Invited for the Post of Radiographer under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), TB Cell, Government Medical College Hospital
- Applications Invited to Join the Team of Support Persons at the Ramanathapuram District Child Protection Unit (DCPU)
- Voluntary Blood Donation Camps for the Period 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027
DISTRICT AT A GLANCE
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CITIZEN SERVICES
District Collector Distributes Uniforms to School Students in Ramanathapuram District
Hon’ble Vice President of India Visits Pasumpon Village – District Collector Welcomes Him with a Book
Inauguration of Special Essential Grocery Kits Containing 10 Items at ₹200 Through Cooperative Department
Sale of Special Vegetable Kits at Affordable Prices through the Cooperative Department Inaugurated by the District Collector
District-Level Multi-Department Disaster Management Mock Drill Inaugurated by the District Collector
Winners of Consumer Awareness Competitions Honoured with Shields and Certificates of Appreciation by the District Collector
District Collector Distributes Uniforms to School Students in Ramanathapuram District
District Collector Inaugurates State-Level Canoeing and Kayaking Competitions for the Chief Minister’s Trophy
District Collector Distributes Sweets, Crackers and Clothes to Sanitation Workers as Part of Anbin Deepavali Festival 2026
District Collector Distributes Sweets, Crackers and Clothes to Sanitation Workers as Part of Anbin Deepavali Festival 2026
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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