Musiri
Municipality in Tamil Nadu, India
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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).
Musiri | |
|---|---|
  Musiri Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 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) |
| Postal code | 621211 |
| Area code | 04326 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-48 (formerly TN-47) |
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
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
Transport
By Road
The town is connected to Kulithalai town by a 1.45-kilometre-long (0.90 mi) bridge across river Kaveri.