Kabisthalam | |
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village | |
Coordinates: 10°56′55″N 79°15′52″E / 10.948616°N 79.264467°ECoordinates: 10°56′55″N 79°15′52″E / 10.948616°N 79.264467°E\ | |
Country | India |
State | Tamil Nadu |
District | Thanjavur |
Population | |
• Total | 7,300 |
Languages | |
• Official | Tamil |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Telephone code | 91-4374 |
Kabisthalam is a village under Papanasam taluk in Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu.It is located on the river Cauvery. Located 14 kilometers from Kumbakonam and two kilometers from Papanasam, it is the birthplace of the politician G. K. Moopanar. Its people are known for their silk saree weaving.
Major crops are: Paddy, Sugarcane, and Vegetables. The place derives its name from the Gajendra Varadha Temple located in it.