Ramnad Tahsil, 1908

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This article has been extracted from THE IMPERIAL GAZETTEER OF INDIA , 1908. OXFORD, AT THE CLARENDON PRESS.

Note: National, provincial and district boundaries have changed considerably since 1908. Typically, old states, ‘divisions’ and districts have been broken into smaller units, and many tahsils upgraded to districts. Some units have since been renamed. Therefore, this article is being posted mainly for its historical value.

Ramnad Tahsil

Zamindari tahsil in the subdivision and estate of the same name in Madura District, Madras. The population in 1901 was 112,851, compared with 107,601 in 1891. It contains three towns, RAMNAD (population, 14,546), the head-quarters ; KILAKARAI (11,078), a decaying seaport on the coast; and RAMESWARAM (6,633), which stands on the island of Pamban and is noted for its beautiful temple. The tahsil is an unlovely tract, consisting for the most part of poor sandy or saline soils, covered with little growth beyond stunted scrub and palmyra palms. The sea-breezes, however, suffice to keep it cooler than most of the rest of the District.