Ramanathapuram

The geographic coordinates of Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha constituency are: 9°21'54.7"N 78°50'03.5"E. Ramanathapuram shares its borders with four other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Ramanathapuram are: Thanjavur, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Thoothukkudi. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, K Navaskani of IUML won in this seat defeating Nainar Nagenthran of BJP by a margin of 1,27,122 votes which was 11.92% of the total votes cast for the seat. IUML had a vote share of 44.05% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Anwhar Raajhaa A of AIADMK emerged victorious in this seat beating Mohamed JaleelS of DMK by a margin of 1,19,324 votes which was 11.92% of the total votes polled in the constituency. AIADMK secured a vote share of 40.55% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Sivakumar alias J K Ritheesh K of DMK won this seat beating Sathiamoorthy V of ADMK by a margin of 69,915 votes which was 8.98% of the total votes polled in the constituency. DMK had a vote share of 37.89% in the seat.

Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 18% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 0%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 80%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 16,06,014 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 7,96,989 were male, 8,08,942 female and 83 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 15,59,740 registered voters, of which 7,96,989 were male, 7,82,092 female and 82 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,55,988 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,31,526 were male, 7,24,382 female and 80 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 11,33,391 which included 5,60,074 male, and 5,73,317 female.

The number of service voters in Ramnad, Mugavai Lok Sabha constituency was 1,830 in 2019, 1,310 in 2014 and 1,307 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,015, in 2019 it was 1,006, 990 in 2014 and 1,024 in 2009.

Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 1 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday, April 19, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 18, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 24, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Ramanathapuram voted in Phase 1 on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 35. Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Tamil Nadu: 183. Aranthangi : Manamelkudi Taluk Avudayarkoil Taluk Aranthangi Taluk (Part) Alappirandan, Mookkudi, Rethinakkottai, Memangalam, Kovilvayal, Melappattu, Pallathivayal, Oorvani, Alangudi, Idaiyar, Kulathur, Puduvakkottai, Dharmarajanvayal, Kammangadu, Ulagalandanvayal, Veeramangalam, Perunavalur, Panjathi, Aamanji, Allaraimelavayal, Kundagavayal, Keelacheri, Sivandankadu, Vengur, Seenamangalam, Arunachalapuram, Kooganur, Rayanvayal, Thedakki, Karavayal, Nagudi, Ariyamaraikadu, Kalakkudi, Keelkudi, Ekanivayal, Egapperumalur, Adalaikalabhairavapuram, Karaikkadu, Athani, 434 Kalakkamangalam, Thiruvappadi, Omakkanvayal, Nemmilikkadu, Munnuthanvayal, Pangayattankudi, Vellattumangalam, Kandichankadu, Piramanavayal, Ammanjakki, Manavanallur, Maivayal, Vettanur, Kongudi, Subramanyapuram and Sithakanni villages. Aranthangi (M) ; 208. Tiruchuli: Kariapatti Taluk Tiruchuli Taluk Aruppukkottai Taluk (Part) Kulasekaranallur, Mangulam, Melakandamangalam, Kurunaikulam, Konganakurichi, Aladipatti, Bommakottai, Kallorani, Savaspuram, Kullampatti, Muthuramalingapuram, Narthampatti, Kalayarkarisalkulam, Kalyanasundarapuram, Kallumadam, Erasinnampatti, Parattanatham, Thammanaickenpatti, Vedanatham, Silukkapatti, Mandapasalai, Maravarperungudi, Thummuchinnampatti, Thirumalaipuram, Salukkuvarpatti, Suthamadam, Thoppalakarai, Rajagopalapuram, Pullanaickenpatti, Chettikulam, Kanakai, Paralachi, Melaiyur, Vadakkunatham, Therkunatham, Sengulam, Poolangal Kallakkari, Keelkudi and Purasalur villages; 209. Paramakudi (SC): Paramakudi Taluk Kamuthi Taluk (Part) T.Punavasal, Vangarupuram, Perianaikkulam, Achankulam, A.Tharaikkudi, Vallandai, Eluvanur, Koodakkulam, Kakkudi, Nagaratharkurichi, Abiramam, Natham, Maraikkulam and Mandalamanickam villages. Abiramam (TP); 210. Tiruvadanai: Tiruvadanai Taluk Ramanathapuram Taluk (Part) Pandamangalam, Andichiendal, Vennathur, Pathanendal, Naranamangalam, Alamanenthal, Devipattinam, Peruvayal, Kumariyendal, Kavanur, Karendal, Pullangudi, Chitharkottai, Athiyuthu, Palangulam, Toruvalur, Vannivayal, Surankottai, Pattinamkattan, Thiruvolhiyakalugoorani, Therbogi, Alagankulam, Sakkarakottai, Kooriyur, Achundhanvayal, Landai, Panaikkulam, Malangudi and Ekkakudi villages; 211. Ramanathapuram: Rameswaram Taluk Ramanathapuram Taluk (Part) Attangarai, Perungulam, Valantaravai, Kusavankudi, Rajasuriamadai, Vellamarichukatti, Achadipirambu, Kuthakottai, Vannankundu, Raghunathapuram, Kumbaram, 441 Rettaiyurani, Nagachi, Enmanamkondan, Pirappanvalasai, Sathakonvalasai, Mandapam, Nochiyurani, Pudumadam, Karan, Periapattinam, Kalimankundu, Tiruppullani, Kalari, Uthirakosamangai, Mallal, Alangulam, Nallirukkai, Panaydiyendal, Velanur, Kulapatham, Pallamorkulam, Kanjirangudi, Keelakarai, Manikkaneri, Pullandai and Mayakulam villages. Ramanathapuram (M), Keelakarai (TP) and Mandapam (TP); and 212. Mudhukulathur: Mudukulathur Taluk Kadaladi Taluk Kamuthi Taluk (Part) Mudimannarkottai, Neeravi, N.Karisalkulam, Melaramanadhi, Keelaramanadhi, K.Nedungulam, Anaiyur, Pakkuvetti, Sengappadai, Mudalnadu, Mushtakurichi, Seemanendal, Pudukkottai, Peraiyur, Kallikulam, O.Karisalkulam, K.Veppangulam, Pammanendal, Mavilangai, Ariamangalam, Kovilangulam, Komboothi, Villanendal, M. Pudukulam, Idivilagi, Ponthampuli, Thimmanathapuram, T.Valasubramaniapuram, P.Muthuramalingapuram, Perunali, Sadayanendal, Sambakkulam, Kamuthi, Thavasikurichi and Kadamangalam villages. Kamuthi (TP).

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Ramanathapuram constituency was 68.19%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 68%, while it was 69% in 2014 and 69% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -0.16% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, K Navaskani of IUML won in this constituency beating Nainar Nagenthran of BJP by a margin of 1,27,122 votes which was 11.92% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Anwhar Raajhaa A of AIADMK was the winner in this seat beating Mohamed JaleelS of DMK by a margin of 1,19,324 votes which was 11.92% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Sivakumar alias J K Ritheesh K of DMK won this seat defeating Sathiamoorthy V of ADMK by a margin of 69,915 votes which was 8.98% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, K Navaskani of IUML had a vote share of 44.05% in this seat.

In 2014, Anwhar Raajhaa A of AIADMK secured a vote share of 40.55% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Sivakumar alias J K Ritheesh K of DMK got a vote share of 37.89% in Ramanathapuram.