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 Palk Strait.As per GO Ms.No. 347 dated 08.03.1985 ... Ramanathapuram is a city and district headquarters in Tamil Nadu, India. It has a rich history of being the seat of the Sethupathi chieftains, the Pandyan Empire, the Nayak kings, the Marathas, the Nizam, the British and the Maruthu brothers. Ramanathapuram district is an administrative district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. It has a history of being part of Pandyan, Chola, Vijayanagar, Nayak, Carnatic, Maratha, Nizam and British rule, and is home to the pilgrimage centre of Rameswaram. Tripadvisor Always Has Low Prices on Hotels in Ramanathapuram . Spend Less Here. Find Discounts on the Best Ramanathapuram Hotels. Tripadvisor Helps You Spend Less.
