Thanjavur

Thanjavur is a Town and Taluka in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Thanjavur Block (CD) is 05814. Total area of thanjavur taluka is 616 km² including 512.30 km² rural area and 104.20 km² urban area. Thanjavur taluka has a population of 5,11,865 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,07,825 while rural population is 2,04,040. Thanjavur has a sex ratio of approximately 1021 females for every 1,000 males. Thanjavur taluka has a population density of 830 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,27,334 houses in the sub-district, including 78,048 urban houses and 49,286 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 78.94% population of thanjavur taluka is literate, out of which 82.93% males and 75.03% females are literate.

List of Villages in Thanjavur Taluka

Thanjavur Taluka has a total of 88 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Thanjavur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Thanjavur Taluka

The population profile of Thanjavur Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Thanjavur's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Thanjavur Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.