Welcome to the Official website of Ramanathapuram 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.As per GO Ms.No. 347 dated 08.03.1985, Ramanathapuram was trifurcated on 15.03.1985 as:1) Sivagangai District which consists of Thiruppattur, Karaikudi, Devakottai, Sivaganga, Manamadurai and Illaiyankudi Taluks. Read more... Emergency Contacts Police Control Room - 100 Fire and Rescue 101 / 04567-230081 TANGEDCO (TNEB) A.E., Ramnad 9445853033 A.E., Paramakudi 9445853030 News & Updates 27/07/2017Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam National Memorial Opening ceremony by Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi 14/07/2017G.O on Boat Finance [English (410 KB)]
