Srimushnam


Srimushnam is a panchayat town of the Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu located about west of Chidambaram and south east of Vridhachalam. Srimushnam is sacred to Hindus as well as Buddhists. Srimushnam one of the eight Svayam Vyakta Ksetras of Vaishnavas. The place is known for the Bhu Varaha Swamy temple. Along with shree Bhuvaraga temple there is also an old shiva temple called Shri Nitheeswara temple. It is located right behind the Bhuvaraga temple.

Location and Connectivity

The town is in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu. Though the Bhuvaragaswamy temple is more popular it seems the town has limited connectivity. The town has bus connectivity from Chidambaram, which is 40 km away. it is also possible to reach here from Jayamkondam. Even with the limited connectivity the town still attracts significant number of tourists especially during weekends. If the connectivity problem is resolved the town has the potential to become a famous pilgrims attraction.
The town has an average elevation of.

Demographics

As of the 2001 India census, Srimushnam had a population of 12,000 of which 50 per cent were male and 50 per cent female. Srimushnam has an average literacy rate of 61 per cent, higher than the national average of 59.5 per cent. Male literacy is 70 per cent, and that for females 51 per cent. In Srimushnam, 13 per cent of the population is under six years of age.

Local economy

Majority of the population here indulged in farming. Apart from agriculture there are significant number weavers also here. There are lots of grocery shops, pawn shops, utensils shops. Utensils shops here are famous for marriage ceremony purchases.