Musiri (Tamil: ) is a panchayat town in Tiruchirappalli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Musiri is located at 1056N 7827E / 10.93N 78.45E / 10.93; 78.45. It has an average elevation of 82metres (269feet). It is the site of an ancient inland port on the Kaveri River also called Pseudostomus or 'one with false mouths'. As of 2001 India census, Musiri had a population of 27,886. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Musiri has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 69%. In Musiri, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Rightnow Musiri has population of more than 35,000. This town was an inland port of the Cheras who ruled from Karur during the Sangam age, Muziris as mentioned. 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 deity in Agrahaaram ...
