Musiri is a

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and

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in the Tiruchirappalli district in the

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n state of

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. It has an average elevation of 82 metres (269 feet).

Etymology

The original name for Musiri comes from the Tamil word Musiram

Demographics

Population

India

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, 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.

Transport

By Road

The town is connected to Kulithalai town by a bridge across river Kaveri.

Adjacent communities

References

{{Municipalities of Tamil Nadu Cities and towns in Tiruchirappalli district Cities and towns in Kongu Nadu