Thanjavur district

Thanjavur District is one of the of the  of, in southeastern. Its capital is (Tanjore).

Demographics
It had a population of 2,216,138 as of 2001. It is 33.78% urbanised. 

The district has a literacy of 76.07%, slightly above the average for the state.

Geography
The district is located in the centre-east of the state, bounded on the northeast by, on the east by , on the south by the , on the west by , and on the north by the river , across which lie and  districts.

Agriculture
This district lies at the Kaveri delta region, the most fertile region in the state. The district is the main producing region in the state. River Kaveri and its tributaries irrigate the district. Apart from paddy, farmers here grow and.

Tourism
Brihadeeswara Temple, built by the and a  is located at Thanjavur. The green paddy fields and the Kaveri river provide for picturuesque spots in the district.

Top Government Officials

 * 1) Deputy Inspector General of Police..Mr  IPS
 * 2) District Collector..Mr C Vijayraj Kumar IAS