Papanasam

Papanasam is a panchayat town in Thanjavur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located from Thanjavur and from Kumbakonam. The name literally translates to "Destruction of Sins" in the Tamil language.Geography and climatePapanasam is located at and has an average elevation of. Köppen-Geiger climate classification system classifies its climate as tropical wet and dry.DemographicsAs 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.Places of interestThere are three major temples, Pallaivanatha Swamy temple constructed by the Cholas, Srinivasa Perumal Temple and 108 Sivalayam temple. A granary measuring 86ft in width and 36ft in height constructed by Nayaks between 1600–1634 has been declared by the State Archaeological Department as a protected monument.Railway StationPapanasam railway station is situated between Thanjavur and Kumbakonam.