# Rameswaram, Y.S.R. (Andhra Pradesh) – Town Population

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Town · Y.S.R., Andhra Pradesh 

# Rameswaram

Rameswaram is a town in Proddatur sub-district of Y.S.R. district, Andhra Pradesh (census town). The 2011 Census counted **19,483 people** in 4,786 households. Literacy was 60.3%.

- 19,483people (2011)
- 4,786households
- 60.3%literacy
- 1,003females per 1,000 males

## Population of Rameswaram

■ Rameswaram · ■ Y.S.R. urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****60.3%**

**75.3%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****1003**

**990

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****957**

**918

Working population ****45.7%**

**36.7%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Rameswaram

Of every 100 households in Rameswaram in 2011, 97 had electricity, 88 a toilet at home and 36 cooked with LPG; 55 had a mobile phone, 10 a two-wheeler and 1 a car.

■ Rameswaram · ■ Y.S.R. urban average

Electricity for lighting ****97%**

**98%

Toilet within the home ****88%**

**79%

No toilet (open defecation) ****11%**

**19%

Tap water ****97%**

**89%

Drinking water within premises ****21%**

**51%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****36%**

**55%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****58%**

**35%

Use banking services ****28%**

**58%

Television ****71%**

**76%

Mobile phone ****55%**

**70%

Computer with internet ****1%**

**2%

Two-wheeler ****10%**

**24%

Car / jeep / van ****1%**

**2%

None of these assets ****14%**

**10%

Own their home ****60%**

**56%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Rameswaram work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 6,022 (68%) · **■** Household industry 851 (10%) · **■** Farming 566 (6%) · **■** Marginal 1,467 (16%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Rameswaram changed?

From 14,907 in 2001 to 19,483 in 2011.

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Rameswaram in numbers and road distances

- Density1,398 per km²
- Growth 2001–201130.7%
- Annual rainfall684 mm
- Temperature range23 °C to 44 °C

### Road distances

- Hyderabad (state capital)418 km by road
- Kadapa (district HQ)59 km by road
- Proddatur (city of 1 lakh+)5 km by road
- Chennai (city of 5 lakh+)321 km by road
- Yerraguntla (railway station)13 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Rameswaram

### Civic services

- Pucca roads4 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets2,231
- Water storage1,246 kl
- Electricity — homes4,571
- Electricity — industry10

### Hospitals

- ●Veterinary hospitals1 · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools4 govt · 2 private

**Main manufactured goods:** bricks and baskets.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Rameswaram

- Hospitals4 in Rameswaram
- Banks34 in Rameswaram
- ATMs4 in Rameswaram
- Petrol pumps3 in Rameswaram
- Hotels3 in Rameswaram
- Shopping malls2 in Rameswaram
- Schools3 in Rameswaram
- Colleges and universities2 in Rameswaram
- Cinemas1 in Rameswaram
- Pharmacies8 in Rameswaram
- Restaurants11 in Rameswaram
- Dental clinics2 in Rameswaram

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Know before you go: Rameswaram

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Kadapa Airport (CDP) · Kadapa35 km
- Kurnool Airport (KJB) · Orvakal116 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:46) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:33, sunset around 17:48).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Rameswaram?19,483 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Rameswaram in?Y.S.R. district, Andhra Pradesh
- What was the population of Rameswaram in 2001?14,907
- What plug type is used in Rameswaram?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Rameswaram?Kadapa Airport (CDP), about 35 km in a straight line