Veppathur is a panchayat town in Thanjavur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Veppathur was originally known as Nimmapuram (meaning "Neem Village" in Sanskrit). It is located approximately 5 km from Thiruvidaimaruthur and about 9 km from Kumbakonam. The Economy of the village is mainly relayed on agriculture. Rice, Sugarcane, Cotton and green gram are cultivated in the fields around the village.