Thanjavur

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
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
RegionChola Nadu
DistrictThanjavur
Government
  TypeMunicipal Corporation
  BodyThanjavur Municipal Corporation
Area
  Total36.33 km2 (14.03 sq mi)
Area rank11
Elevation
88 m (289 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total222,943
  Density6,100/km2 (16,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Tanjorians
Languages
  OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
613 xxx
Telephone code04362
Vehicle registrationTN 49, TN68
Websitewww.municipalcorporation.tn.gov.in/thanjavur
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