Musiri


Musiri is a Panchayat town in the Tiruchirappalli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It has an average elevation of 82 metres.Center point of Tamil Nadu. Proud moment for all the people who is living in Musiri
The original name of this town was "Musukundapuri", named after a Chola king Musukundan. This is apparent from the devotional song composed on the local Vishnu devotees in Agrahaaram.
Other temples include Chandra Mauleeswara temple, Angaalamman temple, three Maariyamman temples apart from Sacred Heart church and a masjid.
The town is connected to Kulithalai town by a bridge across river Kaveri.
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 mat/Chatai mat weaving is done here.
Musiri is a separate assembly constituency falling under Perambalur Parliamentary constituency. It is a Taluk and Revenue Division headquarters in Tiruchirappalli District of Tamil Nadu state in India.

Demographics

India census, 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.