Thanjavur, India
Tamil Nadu · India
Thanjavur is a large city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 222,943. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 222,943 |
| Population Density | 16,039 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.7852°, 79.1391° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Tamil Nadu |
| Average Temperature | 84°F (29°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.5 inches (901 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Thanjavur
Thanjavur is a large city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 222,943. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.
Climate in Thanjavur
Thanjavur has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (31.5°C), the coldest is Jan (24.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1234 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.5°F |
| 55% above India avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 13.9 sq mi (36.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16,039/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.7852°N, 79.1391°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in |
Thanjavur has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 77°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in Thanjavur
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABI & ABI College | College | - | , |
| Adaikalamatha Institute of Management | College | - | , |
| Anjalai Ammal Mahalingam Engineering College | College | 1995 | Visit → |
| Annai Vailankanni Arts ans Science College | College | - | , |
| Christ College | College | - | , |
| College Complex | College | - | , |
| Government Serfoji College of Arts and Science | College | - | , |
| K. S. K. College of Engineering & Technology | College | - | Visit → |
| K.S.K. College of Education | College | - | , |
| Kalaimagal College | College | - | , |
| Kings College of Engineering | College | - | Visit → |
| Kunthavai Naacchiyaar Government Arts College for Women | College | - | , |
| LTC | University | - | , |
| Mannai Narayanasamy Nursing COllege | University | - | , |
| Periyar Maniammai Polytechnic | College | - | , |
| Periyar Maniammai University (PMU) | University | - | , |
| Prist university | College | - | , |
| Raja Serfoji Govt College | College | - | Visit → |
| Ramya Sathiananthan Polytechnic College | College | - | Visit → |
| Samiyappa Cooperative Institute | College | - | , |
| SASHE | University | - | , |
| St. John Bebritto College of Education | College | - | , |
| Star Lions Engineering College | College | - | , |
| Swami Vivekananda | College | - | , |
| Tamil University | University | - | , |
| Tamil University | University | - | , |
| Thanjavur Govt. ITI | College | - | , |
| Thanjavur Medical College | College | - | Visit → |
| Veterinary College and Research Institute | College | - | , |
Schools in Thanjavur
38 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auxilium Girls higher secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Kalyanasundaram Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Veeraraghava Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wisdom Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Stella Maris School | - | - | - | - |
| Periyar Maniammai University (PMU) | - | - | - | - |
| Sacred Heart Girls Hr Sec School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Antony's Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nav Bharath Matriculation High school | - | - | - | - |
| St Josephs Boys home | - | - | - | - |
| Oriental Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maxwell Matriculation Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Joseph Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Don Bosco Matriculation Hr. Sec School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Peter's Boys School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamala Subramaniam Matric. School | - | - | - | - |
| Raja's School | - | - | - | - |
| Ozone Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop Devadass Ambrose Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Maxwell Matriculation Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shri Venkateshwara Matric. Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Oriental Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kalyanasundaram Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Veeraraghava Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Stella Maris School | - | - | - | - |
| Sacred Heart Girls Hr Sec School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Antony's Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Josephs Boys home | - | - | - | - |
| Auxilium Girls higher secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Govt School for Blind | - | - | - | - |
| St. Joseph Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Don Bosco Matriculation Hr. Sec School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Peter's Boys School | - | - | - | - |
| Raja's School | - | - | - | - |
| Ozone Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop Devadass Ambrose Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Govt School for Blind | - | - | - | - |
| Shri Venkateshwara Matric. Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Thanjavur
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JN FM TAMIL | music | MP3 |
Museums in Thanjavur
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum Of Rajendra Chola | ||||
| Thanjavur Maratha Palace and Museum |
Libraries in Thanjavur
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knowledge Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Saraswati Sadan - Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| TMC Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Thanjavur
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarafoji market | |||||
| Vegetable Market | |||||
| Vegetable Market | |||||
| Vegetable market |
Hotels in Thanjavur
17 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Thanjavur
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Thanjavur
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Thanjavur
8 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Thanjavur
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Thanjavur
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Thanjavur
31 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Thanjavur
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Thanjavur
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Thanjavur
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Thanjavur
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Thanjavur
15 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Thanjavur
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Thanjavur
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tiruchirappalli International Airport | TRZ | Large Airport |
| Thanjavur Air Force Station | TJV | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Thanjavur
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Head Post Office, Thanjavur | |
| Head Post Office, Thanjavur | |
| Post Office 613001 | |
| Post Office 613001 |
Treatment Centers in Thanjavur
38 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| A K C Nursing Home | ||
| Abraham Pandithar Siddha Clinic | ||
| Arut Jothi Siddha Clinic | ||
| Dr. A Mutthu Mahesh Clinic | ||
| Dr. Ashok Kumar Skin and Hair Care Clinic | ||
| Dr. K. Balamurali.Neurologist | ||
| Dr. K. Balamurugan Brain Specialist | ||
| Dr. M. Priya Children's Care | ||
| Dr. Manimegalai Clinic | ||
| Dr. R.G.K Eye Care Centre | ||
| Dr. R.K. Nursing Home | ||
| Dr. Vinnarasan Skin Specialist | ||
| Dr.Agarwals Eye Hospital, Tanjore | ||
| Dr.Anusuya Gynecologist EBK CLINIC | ||
| Dr.Babu ENT | ||
| Dr.C. Rajasekaran ENT Clinic | ||
| Dr.Navamani Clinic | ||
| Dr.Rajalakshmi clinic | ||
| Dr.Senthil Skin and Hair Clinic | ||
| ECHS Polyiclinic | ||
| Gowri Sankar Kidney Care Centre | ||
| Guru Clinic | ||
| Heart Care Centre | ||
| Janaki Nursing Home | ||
| K. Kanda Pazhanivel Poly Clinic | ||
| M.V.K. Nursing Home | ||
| Mohan ENT Centre | ||
| Murali Gastro Clinic | ||
| National Clinic | ||
| Original Mahalingam Piles & Fistula Clinic | ||
| Raja Rajan Nursing Home | ||
| Rani Clinic | ||
| Samattva Naturopathy Yoga Clinic | ||
| Shri Lakshmi Scans and Clinic | ||
| Sri Selva Clinic | ||
| Surya Siddha Varma Clinic | ||
| Thangasaradha Nursing Home | ||
| Thirumalai Ortho Centre |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Thanjavur
3 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Great Living Chola Temples | Cultural | 1987 |
| Great Living Chola Temples | ||
| Thirumigu Airavateswarar Temple |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Thanjavur
41 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Amman Sannithi | |
| Anjaneya temple | |
| anjaneya temple | |
| Anjeneya | |
| Brihadishwara Temple | |
| Brihadishwara Temple | |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran Church | |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran Church | |
| Grace Assembly of God Church | |
| Grace Assembly of God Church | |
| Kamatchi Amman Temple | |
| Karuvarur Sannithi | |
| Kodi Amman Kovil | |
| Konkaneshwar Temple | |
| Kothandaramar koil | |
| Lutheran Mission Church | |
| Lutheran Mission Church | |
| Murugan Sannithi | |
| Nandi | |
| Perumal temple |
Quick Facts
Around Thanjavur
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Thanjavur
3 places within 15 km
- • Brihadeeswara Temple
- • Kannan Arts and Crafts
- • Sivagangai Park Zoo
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Thanjavur
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What is the population of Thanjavur?
Thanjavur has a population of 222,943 residents and is located in India. The population density is 16,039 people per square mile, spread across 13.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Thanjavur?
Thanjavur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.5 inches.
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