Akampadam

Akampadam
Town
Kurishupara, a main attraction in Akampadam
Interactive map of Akampadam
Coordinates: 11°18′39″N76°12′32″E / 11.31083°N 76.20889°E / 11.31083; 76.20889
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Malappuram
Population  (2011)
• Total	16,964
Languages
• Official	Malayalam
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	679329
Vehicle registration	KL-71
Nearest city	Nilambur
Climate	Good (Köppen)

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Akampadam is a town in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India. ^[1]

A parish in the town is Saint Mary Orthodox Church, Akampadam under the Diocese of Malabar of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.

Demographics

As of 2011 ^[update] India census, Akampadam had a population of 16,964 with 8,165 males and 8,799 females. ^{[2] [1]}

Transportation

Akampadam village is connected to other parts of India through Nilambur town. State Highway No. 28 originates from Nilambur and connects Ooty, Mysore, and Bangalore through Highway Nos. 12, 29, and 181. National Highway No. 66 passes through Ramanattukara, connecting the northern stretch to Goa and Mumbai and the southern stretch to Cochin and Trivandrum. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode, while the nearest major railway station is at Nilambur.

Terrorist Links

Some Islamic terrorist groups are connected with Athikkad village near Akampadam. Police are investigating their connection with Islamic State or I.S.Organization. ^[3]

References

1. "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
2. "Akampadam Village Population - Nilambur - Malappuram, Kerala". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
3. "Investigation begins into Athikkad colony in Nilambur".