The dam Kallanai, constructed with the aid of using
the Chola King Karikalan has stood the wear and tear and tear of nature for
loads of years and is one instance of the Cholas architectural
strength. The different matters that
are well-known on this district are historical Handicrafts, Bronze coins, Art
plates, Bell steel castings, Bowls, Napkin, Powder bins and Painting. The Co-operative Societies for
milk are functioning in any respect elements of the District.
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Fishing additionally contributes to the economic system of the district aleven though the district
economic system is predominantly agrarian. 56
percentage withinside the populace in comparison to populace as consistent with 2001. Thanjavur District has 50
Firkas, 906 Revenue villages.
Agricultural Resources and Irrigation
Agriculture is still the maximum important zone of this district
economic system and Thanjavur being the most district of the Cauvery delta
and occupies an vital function withinside the agricultural map of Tamilnadu,
70% populace is engaged in Agricultural and allied sports of their
livelihood. There is an growth of 8.
Apart from these, Ornamental fans, mats, Musical gadgets out of jack
wood, and Handloom silks and additionally cotton sarees.
Administrative set - up
Thanjavur District include Three Revenue Divisions viz, Thanjavur,
Kumbakonam and Pattukottai, Nine Taluks viz, Thanjavur, Budalur,
Thiruvaiyaru, Papanasam, Kumbakonam, Thiruvidaimarudur,
Orathanadu, Pattukottai and Peravurani.