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

As per Census 2011, Akampadam village has a total population of 16,964 people, consisting of 8,165 males and 8,799 females. The village has 3,731 households and a sex ratio of 1,077 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,198 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 13,359 literate and 3,605 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,279 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,419 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Akampadam are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population16,9648,1658,799
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,1981,1091,089
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,279628651
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,419693726
Literate Population13,3596,6046,755
Illiterate Population3,6051,5612,044

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VettilapparaSouth-West9.00 km
Nilambur (ct)South-East11.53 km
ChungatharaNorth-East12.32 km
MambadSouth-East13.20 km
ThiruvambadiNorth-West14.12 km
EdakkaraEast15.08 km
VellarimalaNorth16.21 km
KakkadWest18.18 km
Kizhuparamba (ct)South-West18.35 km
NeeleswaramWest19.55 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Akampadam

Where is Akampadam located?

Akampadam village is located in Nilambur Taluka, Malappuram district, Kerala, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Akampadam?

The Gram Panchayat of Akampadam is Chaliyar.

What is the pincode of Akampadam?

The pincode of Akampadam is 679329.

What is the population of Akampadam?

Akampadam has a total population of 16,964, including 8,165 males and 8,799 females.

How many households are there in Akampadam?

There are 3,731 households in Akampadam.

What is the literacy rate in Akampadam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akampadam is 78.75%. Male literacy is 80.88% and female literacy is 76.77%.