Musiri
Musiri is a Town and Taluka in Tiruchirappalli District of Tamil Nadu. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Musiri Block (CD) is 05774. Total area of musiri taluka is 669 km² including 632.08 km² rural area and 37.14 km² urban area. Musiri taluka has a population of 2,31,655 peoples, out of which urban population is 49,388 while rural population is 1,82,267. Musiri has a sex ratio of approximately 1000 females for every 1,000 males. Musiri taluka has a population density of 346 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 63,161 houses in the sub-district, including 13,439 urban houses and 49,722 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 68.70% population of musiri taluka is literate, out of which 76.07% males and 61.34% females are literate.
List of Villages in Musiri Taluka
Musiri Taluka has a total of 59 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Musiri Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Abinimangalam | Abinimangalam | Thuraiyur |
2 | Amoor | Amoor | Sirugamani |
3 | Anjalam | Anjalam | Thathayanakarpettai |
4 | Arachi | Araichi | Thathayanakarpettai |
5 | Ayyampalayam | Ayyampalayam | Musiri |
6 | Devanur | Devanoor | Thathayanakarpettai |
7 | Evur | Evoor | Sirugamani |
8 | Gunaseelam | Gunaseelam | Musiri |
9 | Jambumadai | Jambumadai | Thathayanakarpettai |
10 | Jeyankondam | Jayankondan | Musiri |
11 | Kamatchipatti | Kamatchipatti | Musiri |
12 | Karattampatti | Karattampatti | Thuraiyur |
13 | Kargudi | Karugudi | Mettupalayam |
14 | Karikali | Karigali | Mettupalayam |
15 | Kattukulam | Kattukulam | Manachanallur |
16 | Kodunthurai | Kodunthurai | Sirugamani |
17 | Komangalam | Komangalam | Musiri |
18 | Konappampatti | Konappampatti | Thathayanakarpettai |
19 | Kottathur | Kottathur | Thuraiyur |
20 | M Pudupatti East | N/A | Musiri |
21 | M Pudupatti West | M Pudupatti | Musiri |
22 | Mahadevi | Mahadevi | Thathayanakarpettai |
23 | Mangalam | Mangalam | Thathaiyangarpettai |
24 | Manparai | Manbarai | Thuraiyur |
25 | Mavilipatti | Mavilipatti | Thathaiyangarpettai |
26 | Moovanur | Moovanur | Thuraiyur |
27 | Mooveli I | Vellur | Musiri |
28 | Muthampatti | Muthampatti | Musiri |
29 | Neiveli | Neiveli | Musiri |
30 | Paithambarai | Paithamparai | Thathaiyangarpettai |
31 | Peramangalam | Peramangalam | Manachanallur |
32 | Perur | Perur | Musiri |
33 | Pillapalayam | Pillapalayam | Mettupalayam |
34 | Poolancheri | Poolancheri | Thathayanakarpettai |
35 | Pulivalam | Pulivalam | Thuraiyur |
36 | Puthanampatti | Puthanampatti | Thuraiyur |
37 | Savanthilingapuram | Sevanthalingapuram | Musiri |
38 | Serugudi | Serugudi | Musiri |
39 | Sithambur | Sithambur | Sirugamani |
40 | Sittilavai | Sittilarai | Musiri |
41 | Soorampatti | Soorampatti | Thathayanakarpettai |
42 | Sukkampatti | Sukkampatti | Musiri |
43 | T Puthur | T Puthur | Musiri |
44 | Thinnakonam | Thinnakonam | Musiri |
45 | Thinnanur | Sathanur | Thuraiyur |
46 | Thiruthalaiyur | Thiruthalaiyur | Musiri |
47 | Thiruthiamalai | Thiruthiyamalai | Musiri |
48 | Thulayanatham | Thulaiyanatham | Musiri |
49 | Thumbalam | Thumbalam | Musiri |
50 | Thuraiyur Pudupatti | T Pudupatti | Musiri |
51 | Umaiyalpuram | Sevanthalingapuram | Musiri |
52 | Urakkarai | Oorakkarai | Thathayanakarpettai |
53 | Vadamalaipatti | Oorudaiyapatti | Mettupalayam |
54 | Valaiyeduppu | Valaiyeduppu | Thathayanakarpettai |
55 | Valasiramani | Valasiramani | Thathayanakarpettai |
56 | Valavandhi | Valavanthi | Musiri |
57 | Valavandhi East | N/A | Musiri |
58 | Vellur | Vellur | Musiri |
59 | Vengaimandalam | Vengaimandalam | Manachanallur |
Population of Musiri Taluka
The population profile of Musiri Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Musiri's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 2,31,655 | 1,82,267 | 49,388 |
Male Population | 1,15,774 | 91,335 | 24,439 |
Female Population | 1,15,881 | 90,932 | 24,949 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,800 | 19,206 | 4,594 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,327 | 9,994 | 2,333 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,473 | 9,212 | 2,261 |
Literate Population | 1,59,152 | 1,21,511 | 37,641 |
Literate Male Population | 88,075 | 68,045 | 20,030 |
Literate Female Population | 71,077 | 53,466 | 17,611 |
Illiterate Population | 72,503 | 60,756 | 11,747 |
Illiterate Male Population | 27,699 | 23,290 | 4,409 |
Illiterate Female Population | 44,804 | 37,466 | 7,338 |
Total Households | 63,161 | 49,722 | 13,439 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Musiri Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 46,739 | 38,395 | 8,344 |
SC Male Population | 23,038 | 18,922 | 4,116 |
SC Female Population | 23,701 | 19,473 | 4,228 |
Total ST Population | 164 | 156 | 8 |
ST Male Population | 98 | 95 | 3 |
ST Female Population | 66 | 61 | 5 |
Population Density | 346 / km² | 288 / km² | 1,330 / km² |