Akampadam - Nilambur, Malappuram

Akampadam is a village situated in the Nilambur taluka of Malappuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nilambur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Malappuram. Chaliyar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akampadam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akampadam is 627471. The village covers a total geographical area of 9198 hectares and falls under the 679329 pincode. Manjeri is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Akampadam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ernad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Wayanad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Akampadam

According to the 2011 Census, Akampadam village had a total population of 16,964 people, including 8,165 males and 8,799 females, living in 3,731 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.47%, with male literacy at 93.59% and female literacy at 87.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,279, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,419.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Akampadam

Akampadam is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Akampadam

Akampadam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nilambur Road, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manjeri to Akampadam is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Malappuram to Akampadam is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akampadam

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Akampadam village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Akampadam

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Akampadam village are given below:

FAQs about Akampadam