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
StateKerala
DistrictMalappuram
Population
 (2001)
 • Total15,758
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
679329
Vehicle registrationKL-71
Nearest cityNilambur
ClimateGood (Köppen)
Amal College, Ernahimangad

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Akampadam had a population of 15758 with 7616 males and 8142 females.[1]

Culture

Akampadam village is a predominantly Muslim populated area. Hindus exist in comparatively smaller numbers. So the culture of the locality is based upon Muslim traditions. Duff Muttu, Kolkali and Aravanamuttu are common folk arts of this locality. There are many libraries attached to mosques giving a rich source of Islamic studies. Most of the books are written in Arabi-Malayalam which is a version of the Malayalam language written in Arabic script. People gather in mosques for the evening prayer and continue to sit there after the prayers discussing social and cultural issues. Business and family issues are also sorted out during these evening meetings. The Hindu minority of this area keeps their rich traditions by celebrating various festivals in their temples. Hindu rituals are done here with a regular devotion like other parts of Kerala.[2]

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.

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

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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. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. http://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/investigation-begins-into-athikkad-colony-in-nilambur-english-news-1.1197408


  1. "dchb malappuram" (PDF). censusindia.gov.in.
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