Thanjavur District With Talukas: Thanjavur District is one of the 32 districts of the state of Tamil Nadu, in southeastern India. Its headquarters is Thanjavur. The district is located in Central Tamil Nadu bounded on the northeast by
Nagapattinam District, on the east by
Tiruvarur District, on the south by the Palk Strait, of the Bay of Bengal on the west by Pudukkottai District, and on the north by the river Kollidam, across which lie Tiruchirappalli and
Perambalur districts. Thanjavur lies at the Kaveri delta region, the most fertile region in the state. The district is the main rice producing region in the state and hence known as the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu. Kaveri River and its tributaries irrigate the district. Apart from paddy, farmers here grow coconut and sugarcane and it is the largest producer of coconut in Tamil Nadu.
Thanjavur District
According to 2011 census, Thanjavur district had a population of 2,405,890 with a sex-ratio of 1,035 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average. The average literacy of the district was 74.44%. Peruvudaiyaar Temple, built by the Cholas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site is located at Thanjavur. The green paddy fields and the Kaveri River provide for picturesque spots in the district. The National Highways 67, 45C, 226 and 226 Extn pass through Thanjavur. The railway line connecting Tiruchirappalli Junction railway station to Chennai Egmore via Thanjavur, the Main Line is a historical line established by South Indian Railway Company in 1879. Thanjavur has a total of four Universities, namely the Tamil University, SASTRA University, PRIST University and Periyar Maniammai University. There are 20 registered schools in Thanjavur, catering to the primary, secondary and higher secondary educational needs of the city. Electricity supply to Thanjavur is regulated and distributed by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB).
Talukas in Thanjavur District
| Kumbakonam |
Orathanadu |
| Papanasam |
Pattukkottai |
| Peravurani |
Thanjavur |
| Thiruvaiyaru |
Thiruvidaimarudur |
