Thanjavur

City in Tamil Nadu, India

Thanjavur or Tanjore is a city in Tamil Nadu, India. It was the capital of earlier Chola Kingdom. It is called the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu. Kavery river flows through Thanjavur.[1]

Thanjavur
Tanjore
City
A montage image showing temple complex with temple tower in the centre, Maratha palace, paddy field, Rajarajachola Mandapam and Tamil University
View of the Brihadeeswarar Temple, Maratha palace, paddy field, Rajarajan Manimandapam (Bell Tower) and Tamil University, Sivangangai Park
Nickname: 
Thanjai
Thanjavur is located in Tamil Nadu
Thanjavur
Thanjavur
Coordinates: 10°47′00″N 79°8′10″E / 10.78333°N 79.13611°E / 10.78333; 79.13611
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
RegionChola Nadu
DistrictThanjavur
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • BodyThanjavur Municipal Corporation
Area
 • Total36.33 km2 (14.03 sq mi)
 • Rank11
Elevation
88 m (289 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total222,943
 • Density6,100/km2 (16,000/sq mi)
DemonymTanjorians
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
613 xxx
Telephone code04362
Vehicle registrationTN 49, TN68
Websitewww.municipalcorporation.tn.gov.in/thanjavur

References

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  1. "Brief history of Chola Dynasty". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-10-01.