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| Rameswaram - Geographical details |
| Area |
: 61-8 Kms. (34 Sq.miles) |
| Population |
: 48000 (1981 Census) |
| Altitude |
: Sea Level + 2.74 m. |
| Climate |
: Summer Max :98 C, Min : 46C, Winter Max : 30C, Min : 25C |
| Clothing |
: Tropical |
| Language |
: Tamil, English, Hindi and other North Indian Languages. |
Transport
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: Rameswaram island is connected to the mainland by Rail alone. The work on the construction of Road bridge across the sea to connect it with main land started early in 1973 and is now completed. The new road bridge is open and it is connected by road also. |
| Local Transport |
: There is town bus service in and around Rameswaram Island. Auto Rickshaws, Horse Carts, Private Van and Jeep are also available. |
| Airport |
: Nearest Airport is Madurai Airport. |
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Coordinates: 9°17′N 79°18′E9.28°N 79.3°E / 9.28; 79.3 Rameswaram) is a town in Ramanathapuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on an island separated from mainland India by the Pamban channel and is less than 40 kilometers from the Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka. Together with Kashi, it is considered to be one of the holiest places in India to Hindus, and part of the Char Dham pilgrimages. Hence, it is a bustling pilgrim centre.
It is situated in the Gulf of Mannar at the very tip of the Indian peninsula.
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