Akampadam
Akampadam is a village in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India.[1]
Akampadam | |
|---|---|
village | |
 Akampadam Bus Station | |
| Coordinates: 11°6′0″N 76°19′0″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Malappuram |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 15,758 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 679329 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-71 |
| Nearest city | Nilambur |
| Climate | Good (Köppen) |
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Akampadam had a population of 15758 with 7616 males and 8142 females.[1]
Transportation
Akampadam village connects to other parts of India through Nilambur town. State Highway No.28 starts from Nilambur and connects to Ooty, Mysore and Bangalore through Highways.12,29 and 181. National highway No.66 passes through Ramanattukara and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. State. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode. 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.[2]
References
- "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.
- http://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/investigation-begins-into-athikkad-colony-in-nilambur-english-news-1.1197408