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.
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City | |
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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) |
• Rank | 11 |
Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 222,943 |
• Density | 6,136.6/km2 (15,893.7/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Tamil |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 613 xxx |
Vehicle registration | TN 49, TN68 |
Website | www |