Papanasam (Thanjavur) (Tamil: , literally "Destruction of Sins") is a panchayat town in Thanjavur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The town is 25km from Tanjore and 15km from Kumbakonam. There are 3 rivers named Cauvery, Thirumalairajan and KudaMurutti. Papanasam is a taluk and panchayat town of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, located at105600N 791700E / 10.9333N 79.2833E / 10.9333; 79.2833. Papanasam (south) is located at 842N 7723E / 8.7N 77.38E / 8.7; 77.38. It has an average elevation of 106metres (347ft). As of 2001 India census, Papanasam had a population of 16,397. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Papanasam has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 70%. In Papanasam, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. There are two temples; The Pallaivanatha Swamy temple constructed by the Chola King and the other is the 108 Sivalayam...
