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. Cauvery river flows through Thanjavur.
Thanjavur
Tanjore | |
|---|---|
City | |
 View of the Brihadeeswarar Temple, Maratha palace, paddy field, Rajarajan Manimandapam (Bell Tower) and Tamil University, Sivangangai Park | |
| Nickname(s): Thanjai | |
  Thanjavur | |
| Coordinates: 10°47′00″N 79°8′10″E / 10.78333°N 79.13611°ECoordinates: 10°47′00″N 79°8′10″E / 10.78333°N 79.13611°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Region | Chola Nadu |
| District | Thanjavur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Thanjavur Municipal Corporation |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.33 km2 (14.03 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 11 |
| Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 222,943 |
| • Density | 6,100/km2 (16,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Tanjorians |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 613 xxx |
| Telephone code | 04362 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 49, TN68 |
| Website | www |
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