Akampadam
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Akampadam
| settlement_type = Town
| image_skyline = Kurishumpara(karumbayi kotta).jpg
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| image_caption = Kurishupara, a main attraction in Akampadam
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Kerala, India
| coordinates = {{coord|11|18|39|N|76|12|32|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = Kerala
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_name2 = Malappuram
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| unit_pref = Metric
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| population_total = 15758
| population_as_of = 2001
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = Malayalam
| timezone1 = IST
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = PIN
| postal_code = 679329
| registration_plate = KL-71
| blank1_name_sec1 = Nearest city
| blank1_info_sec1 = Nilambur
| blank1_name_sec2 = Climate
| blank1_info_sec2 = Good (Köppen)
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Akampadam is a town in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India.{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx |title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above |work=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |accessdate=2008-12-10 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208044522/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx |archivedate=8 December 2008 |url-status=dead }}
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|2001}} India census, Akampadam had a population of 15,758 with 7,616 males and 8,142 females.
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.{{Cite web|url=http://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/investigation-begins-into-athikkad-colony-in-nilambur-english-news-1.1197408|title = Investigation begins into Athikkad colony in Nilambur}}
References
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Category:Villages in Malappuram district
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