Musiri
Musiri | |
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  Musiri Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°56′N 78°27′E / 10.93°N 78.45°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Elevation | 82 m (269 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 27,941 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Area code | 04326 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-48 (formerly TN-47) |
Musiri is a municipality and Taluk in the Tiruchirappalli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It has an average elevation of 82 metres (269 feet).
Etymology
The original name for Musiri comes from the Tamil word Musiram
History
Musiri, located in the Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu, India, holds a place of historical and cultural significance that spans back to prehistoric times.[1] The region’s antiquity is evidenced by archaeological finds and epigraphical records, as well as its strategic location along the northern bank of the Cauvery River.[2]
Demographics
Population
As of 2011 India census,[3] Musiri had a population of 27,941. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Musiri has an average literacy rate of 75%, male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 69%. In Musiri, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Government and politics
Musiri (state assembly constituency) is a separate assembly constituency falling under Perambalur (Lok Sabha constituency). It is a Taluk and Revenue Division headquarters in Tiruchirappalli District of Tamil Nadu state in India.
Economy
Agriculture is the main occupation in this town situated on the northern bank of Kaveri river having a broad width of more than 1km. The crops include paddy, sugar cane, banana and vegetables. Korai grass(Reed) mat/Chatai mat weaving is done here.[4]
Transport
By Road
The town is connected to Kulithalai town by a 1.45-kilometre-long (0.90 mi) bridge across river Kaveri.
Adjacent communities
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References
- ^ "Know about Musiri". MIT College of Agriculture and Technology. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
- ^ "Musiri – Digital Cluster Development Program for Digital Empowerment of Weavers and Artisans, DEF". Retrieved 30 July 2025.
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ "City Corporate cum Business Plan for Musiri Town Panchayat" (PDF). Tamil Nadu State Government, India. Retrieved 27 June 2012.