Musiri Population
As per the 2011 Census, Musiri Tehsil has a population of 2.32 Lac (2,31,655) with 1.16 Lac (1,15,774) males and 1.16 Lac (1,15,881) females.The sex ratio in Musiri is 1001, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Musiri Tehsil is 23.80 k (23,800) which is 10.27% of Musiri Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Musiri Tehsil is 931 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Musiri Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Tiruchirappalli District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Musiri Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Musiri Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.47 Lac (2,46,958), indicating a 6.61% increased from Musiri's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.23 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.24 Lac.
Musiri Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Musiri Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.48 Lac (2,47,690), projecting a 6.92% increased from Musiri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.23 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.24 Lac.
Musiri Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Musiri Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.27 Lac (2,26,951), accounting for 97.97% of the Musiri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.14 Lac (1,13,551), and the Hindu female population is around 1.13 Lac (1,13,400).
Musiri Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Musiri Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.16 k (3,156), accounting for 1.36% of the Musiri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.49 k (1,487), and the Muslim female population is around 1.67 k (1,669).
Musiri Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,26,951 | 97.97% |
| Muslim | 3,156 | 1.36% |
| Christian | 1,275 | 0.55% |
| Religion not stated | 241 | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 16 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 9 | 0% |
| Jain | 5 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMusiri Urban Population
The Urban population of Musiri Tehsil is 49.39 k (49,388), with 24.44 k (24,439) being males and 24.95 k (24,949) being females, making up 21.32% of the Musiri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1021 females for every 1000 males.
Musiri Rural Population
The Rural population of Musiri Tehsil is 1.82 Lac (1,82,267), with 91.34 k (91,335) being males and 90.93 k (90,932) being females, making up 78.68% of the Musiri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 996 females for every 1000 males.
Musiri Literacy Rate
Musiri Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.57% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Musiri Tehsil is 85.14 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Musiri Tehsil is 68.08 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Musiri Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.03%, while in the rural regions of Musiri Tehsil, it is around 74.52%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Musiri
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.57 | 85.14 | 68.08 |
| Urban Area | 84.03 | 90.61 | 77.62 |
| Rural Area | 74.52 | 83.65 | 65.43 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Musiri
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 76.31 | 84.97 | 67.71 |
| Muslim | 88.49 | 94.05 | 83.61 |
| Christian | 92.04 | 94.89 | 89.47 |
| Religion not stated | 82.65 | 84.44 | 81.13 |
Musiri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Musiri Tehsil is 46.74 k (46,739) with 23.04 k (23,038) males and 23.70 k (23,701) females, which is 20.18% of Musiri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1029 females for every 1000 males.
Musiri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Musiri Tehsil is 164 (164) with 98 (98) males and 66 (66) females, which is 0.07% of Musiri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 674 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Musiri
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1001 |
| Urban Area | 1021 |
| Rural Area | 996 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Musiri
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 999 |
| Muslim | 1123 |
| Christian | 1087 |
| Religion not stated | 1212 |
Musiri Area & Households
The Total Area of Musiri Tehsil is 669.22 Square KM, with a population density of 346 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Musiri Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Musiri Tehsil are 59.The Total Number of households in Musiri Tehsil are 63.16 k(63,161).
Musiri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Musiri Tehsil, there are about 1.23 Lac (1,22,718) workers, making up nearly 52.97% of the Musiri Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 70.92 k (70,921) are male workers, and about 51.80 k (51,797) are female workers.
Musiri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.47 Lac (2,46,958) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.48 Lac (2,47,690) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.48 Lac (2,48,196) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.49 Lac (2,48,538) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.49 Lac (2,48,880) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.49 Lac (2,49,222) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.50 Lac (2,49,564) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.50 Lac (2,49,702) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.50 Lac (2,49,692) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.50 Lac (2,49,683) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 2.50 Lac (2,49,673) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.50 Lac (2,49,664) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 2.50 Lac (2,49,654) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Musiri Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.50 Lac (2,49,654), with a male population of 1.24 Lac (1,23,593) and a female population of 1.26 Lac (1,26,066). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Musiri Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.