Musiri Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Musiri Population 2026
2,48,632 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,49,703
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 0.47% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 10.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 931
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 12,327
Girls 11,473
Literacy Gap
14.8% Diff Male Literacy 76.1%
Female Literacy 61.3%
SC Population
46,739
20.2% of total
ST Population
164
0.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 53%
Main Workers 1,08,597
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 14,121
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 29.9%
Cultivators (Farmers) 21.4%
Agricultural Laborers 46.0%
Household Industries 2.6%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,21,055 | 2,31,655 | +4.80% |
| Literacy Rate | 63.36% | 68.7% | +5.3% |
| Sex Ratio | 996 | 1001 | +5 |
Decadal Growth Rate
4.80%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
0.47%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Musiri in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Musiri in 2026 is 2,48,535. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 0.47%.
What is the literacy rate of Musiri? ▼
The literacy rate of Musiri is 68.7% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Musiri? ▼
The sex ratio of Musiri is 1001 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Musiri in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Musiri in 2027 is 2,49,703. This projection is based on the 0.47% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Musiri population changed since 2001? ▼
Musiri population grew from 2,21,055 in 2001 to 2,31,655 in 2011, a decadal growth of 4.80%. The annual compound growth rate was 0.47%.
What was the population of Musiri in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Musiri had a total population of 2,31,655. This comprised 1,15,774 males and 1,15,881 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Tiruchirappalli District
#5 of 9
By population size
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Rank in Tamil Nadu
#121 of 210
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Musiri | Tiruchirappalli Avg | Tamil Nadu Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 68.7% | 72.88% ↓ 4.2%
| 69.99% ↓ 1.3%
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| Sex Ratio | 1001 | 1009 ↓ 8 | 1000 ↑ 1 |
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