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Kabisthalam

Kabisthalam
village
Coordinates: 10°56′55″N 79°15′52″E / 10.948616°N 79.264467°E / 10.948616; 79.264467Coordinates: 10°56′55″N 79°15′52″E / 10.948616°N 79.264467°E / 10.948616; 79.264467\
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.



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