# Srimushnam, Cuddalore (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population & History

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Town · Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu 

# Srimushnam

Srimushnam is a town in Kattumannarkoil sub-district of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu (town panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **13,971 people** in 3,277 households. Literacy was 75.9%.

- 13,971people (2011)
- 3,277households
- 75.9%literacy
- 15census wards

## Population of Srimushnam

■ Srimushnam · ■ Cuddalore urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****75.9%**

**86.4%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****990**

**999

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****908**

**934

Working population ****38.7%**

**35.9%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Srimushnam

Of every 100 households in Srimushnam in 2011, 85 had electricity, 32 a toilet at home and 26 cooked with LPG; 72 had a mobile phone, 20 a two-wheeler and 2 a car.

■ Srimushnam · ■ Cuddalore urban average

Electricity for lighting ****85%**

**94%

Toilet within the home ****32%**

**69%

No toilet (open defecation) ****68%**

**28%

Tap water ****90%**

**72%

Drinking water within premises ****33%**

**55%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****26%**

**68%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****69%**

**26%

Use banking services ****52%**

**63%

Television ****67%**

**84%

Mobile phone ****72%**

**79%

Computer with internet ****1%**

**5%

Two-wheeler ****20%**

**40%

Car / jeep / van ****2%**

**6%

None of these assets ****12%**

**5%

Own their home ****82%**

**59%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Srimushnam work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 2,109 (39%) · **■** Household industry 153 (3%) · **■** Farming 1,511 (28%) · **■** Marginal 1,638 (30%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Srimushnam changed?

From 6,213 in 1931 to 13,971 in 2011.

**1931

**1941

**1951

**1961

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Srimushnam in numbers and road distances

- Density889 per km²
- Growth 2001–201116.5%
- Annual rainfall1,351 mm
- Temperature range21 °C to 37 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)298 km by road
- Cuddalore (district HQ)85 km by road
- Neyveli (city of 1 lakh+)35 km by road
- Tiruchirappalli (city of 5 lakh+)140 km by road
- Virudhachalam (railway station)30 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Srimushnam

### Civic services

- Pucca roads26 km
- DrainageOpen and closed drains
- Flush toilets1,361
- Water storage957 kl
- Fire serviceIn town
- Electricity — homes3,240
- Electricity — industry6

### Hospitals

- ●Alternative-medicine hospitals1 · 1 doctors
- ●Dispensaries1 · 5 beds · 2 doctors
- ●Veterinary hospitals1 · 1 beds · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools7 govt · 2 private
- ●Senior secondary schools1 govt · 2 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1
- Co-operative banks1

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Srimushnam

- Banks7 in Srimushnam
- ATMs1 in Srimushnam
- Petrol pumps1 in Srimushnam
- Pharmacies1 in Srimushnam

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Srimushnam ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/kattumannarkoil/srimushnam/ward-1/) 920 221 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/kattumannarkoil/srimushnam/ward-2/) 901 210 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/kattumannarkoil/srimushnam/ward-3/) 1,030 247 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/kattumannarkoil/srimushnam/ward-4/) 790 177 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/kattumannarkoil/srimushnam/ward-5/) 565 133 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/kattumannarkoil/srimushnam/ward-6/) 805 178 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/kattumannarkoil/srimushnam/ward-7/) 455 113 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/kattumannarkoil/srimushnam/ward-8/) 1,233 312 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/kattumannarkoil/srimushnam/ward-9/) 848 167 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/kattumannarkoil/srimushnam/ward-10/) 1,002 226 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/kattumannarkoil/srimushnam/ward-11/) 1,350 317 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/kattumannarkoil/srimushnam/ward-12/) 674 171 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/kattumannarkoil/srimushnam/ward-13/) 916 227 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/kattumannarkoil/srimushnam/ward-14/) 1,585 372 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/kattumannarkoil/srimushnam/ward-15/) 897 206 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Srimushnam

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Pondicherry Airport (PNY) · Puducherry (Pondicherry)77 km
- Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) · Tiruchirappalli103 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:23, sunset around 17:51).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Srimushnam?13,971 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Srimushnam in?Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Srimushnam in 1931?6,213
- How many wards does Srimushnam have?15 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Srimushnam?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Srimushnam?Pondicherry Airport (PNY), about 77 km in a straight line