Rameswaram Population 2026
Rameswaram has a population of 44,856, making it the #1246 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 283× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,856
Rank in India
#1246
Coordinates
9.29°N, 79.31°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
2,161 km
1,342 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tamil Nadu
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 4,681,087 | #6 |
| Coimbatore | 2,136,916 | #14 |
| Kallakurichi | 1,682,687 | #22 |
| Madurai | 1,465,625 | #25 |
| Tirunelveli | 1,435,844 | #26 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1,022,518 | #54 |
| Tiruppur | 963,173 | #58 |
| Salem | 917,414 | #62 |
Cities near Rameswaram
- Pāmban30,926 people · ~11 km away
- Ramanathapuram65,314 people · ~54 km away
- Kilakarai38,355 people · ~58 km away
- Paramagudi95,579 people · ~84 km away
- Devakottai51,865 people · ~91 km away
- Manamadurai32,257 people · ~102 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rameswaram?
Rameswaram has a population of 44,856 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1246 biggest city in India.
What region is Rameswaram in?
Rameswaram is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Rameswaram the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 2,161 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.