Tamil Nadu election 2026: Paramakudi constituency struggles with infrastructure gaps, untapped potential

The Paramakudi (reserved) constituency which territorially marks the beginning of the Ramanathapuram district on the west of the district also carries the legacy of the Vaigai river, which flows through this gateway toward the Palk Strait.

Despite the strategic advantage of having one of the major river systems in the State, the local economy—defined by its reliance on agriculture and weaving—continues to face limitations in accessing the source’s full potential.