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★ District of Tamil Nadu ★

Thanjavur

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Area · — km²
Population · 24,05,890
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About the district

Thanjavur — district of Tamil Nadu

Thanjavur is a district in Tamil Nadu. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Thanjavur

Ancient Chola dynasty capital with the iconic Brihadeeswarar Temple and rich cultural heritage.

District HQ
Thanjavur

Must-visit places in Thanjavur

temple

Brihadeeswarar Temple

UNESCO World Heritage 11th-century temple built by Chola emperor Rajaraja I with a massive granite tower.

  • historical
    Thanjavur Palace

    16th-century Nayak palace featuring the Saraswati Mahal Library with rare manuscripts and artifacts.

  • temple
    Airavateswara Temple

    UNESCO World Heritage Chola temple at Darasuram known for its intricate stone carvings and sculptures.

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Then & Now

Thanjavur district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
15,54,531
Census 2011 baseline
+18.6%
Population · 2026
18,42,997
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
3,91,202
Census 2011 baseline
+17.2%
Households · 2026
4,58,576
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 912 villages

Thanjavur district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
7,65,177Census 2011
Female population
7,89,354Census 2011
Sex ratio
1032 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
3,91,202Census 2011
SC population
3,71,394Census 2011
ST population
1,340Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
18,42,997+18.6%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
4,58,576RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
6,77,119Census 2011
Cultivators
1,06,817Census 2011
Agri labourers
2,98,107Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
77.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
6,35,748 / 9,57,82566% complete
SBM-G toilets
5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Thanjavur district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
144 of 912 villages have notable places mapped · 16%
  • Temple· 22
  • College· 11
  • School· 10
  • High school· 10
  • Hospital· 7

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Thanjavur district.

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All 10 mandals of Thanjavur

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912 villages · 589 GPs
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Top villages in Thanjavur

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Thanjavur

How many mandals and villages are in Thanjavur district?

Thanjavur district has 10 mandals and 912 revenue villages across 589 gram panchayats in Tamil Nadu.

Where is the headquarters of Thanjavur district?

The district headquarters of Thanjavur is —.

What is the pincode of Thanjavur district?

Thanjavur district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Thanjavur may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Thanjavur fall under?

Thanjavur district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Thanjavur district?

Thanjavur district had a population of 24,05,890 per the 2011 Census, across 912 villages.

When was Thanjavur district formed?

Thanjavur district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Thanjavur district?

Major rivers in Thanjavur district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Thanjavur

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