Thanjavur (தஞ்சாவூர்)
Thanjavur, celebrated as the "Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu", is the cradle of classical Chola civilization, Thanjavur paintings, bronze sculptures, and Bharatanatyam. The 1000-year-old Brihadisvara Temple stands as one of humanity's greatest architectural masterpieces.
Population
2,405,890
Density: 705 / km²
Area
3,411 km²
Forest Area: 78 km²
Literacy Rate
82.64%
State Avg: 80.09%
Sex Ratio
1035
Females / 1000 Males
District History & Summary
Thanjavur, celebrated as the "Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu", is the cradle of classical Chola civilization, Thanjavur paintings, bronze sculptures, and Bharatanatyam. The 1000-year-old Brihadisvara Temple stands as one of humanity's greatest architectural masterpieces.
Administrative Divisions
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Thanjavur
Demographics & Literacy
Male & Female Ratio
Sex Ratio: 1000 1035 Females / 1000 Males.
Literacy Comparison
★ Higher literacy rate than the state average.
Agriculture & Water Resources (Crops, Rainfall & Rivers)
Major Crops
Major Rivers
Rainfall Statistics
Infrastructure & Economy (Health, Education & Transport)
Healthcare
16
64
4,500
Educational Institutions
1200
320
60
Transport & Connectivity
Economy & Industry
Tourism & Spiritual Attractions
Brihadisvara Temple (Big Temple - UNESCO World Heritage by Raja Raja Chola)
Thanjavur District
Thanjavur Maratha Palace & Saraswathi Mahal Library
Thanjavur District
Kumbakonam Mahamaham Tank & Temples
Thanjavur District
Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram (UNESCO World Heritage)
Thanjavur District
Swamimalai Murugan Temple (One of Arupadai Veedu)
Thanjavur District
Revenue Villages
906List of revenue villages within Thanjavur district.
| Village Name | Taluk | PIN Code | Population | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achampatti | Thanjavur | 613402 | 1,739 | View |
| Achanur | Thiruvaiyaru | 613204 | 1,629 | View |
| Adaikkathevan | Peravurani | 614612 | 911 | View |
| Adambai North | Pattukkottai | 614602 | 1,975 | View |
| Adambai South | Pattukkottai | 614602 | 1,981 | View |
| Adanakottai | Orathanadu | 614902 | 1,975 | View |
| Adanjur | Thiruvaiyaru | 613104 | 625 | View |
| Adhanur | Papanasam | 612301 | 2,867 | View |
| Adirampattinam | Pattukkottai | 614701 | 2,248 | View |
| Agaramangudi | Papanasam | 614303 | 2,531 | View |
| Agarapettai | Thiruvaiyaru | 613104 | 1,700 | View |
| Agarathur | Kumbakonam | 615503 | 1,439 | View |
Post Offices & PIN Codes
List of post offices and PIN codes in Thanjavur district.
Achampatti B.O
Thanjavur
Adambai B.O
Thanjavur
Adanur B.O
Thanjavur
Adirampattinam R.S B.O
Thanjavur
Adirampattinam S.O
Thanjavur
Aduthurai Bazar B.O
Thanjavur
Aduthurai S.O
Thanjavur
Agaramangudi B.O
Thanjavur
Aimbadumelnagaram B.O
Thanjavur
Aiyanapuram B.O
Thanjavur
Akkaraivattam B.O
Thanjavur
Aladikkumulai S.O
Thanjavur
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