Pamban
Pamban | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Coordinates: 9°17′N 79°12′E / 9.283°N 79.200°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Ramanathapuram |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 30,926 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Pamban is a town in the Rameswaram taluk of Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is at the west edge of Pamban Island and is a popular fishing port. The town gives its name to the whole island. Pamban railway station is the first station on the island for pilgrims travelling to Rameswaram.