Lakkapuram
Lakkapuram or Punjai Lakkapuram is a Village Panchayat located in Erode district, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Lakkapuram village falls under Modakurichi taluk.
Lakkapuram | |
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Village | |
  Lakkapuram Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°18′16.0″N 77°45′22.9″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Erode |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 9,739 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 638 002 |
| Telephone code | 0424 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-33 (Erode East) |
| Nearest city | Erode |
Demographics
As of 2011 census, Lakkapuram village had a total population of 9,739 with 4,875 males and 4,864 females. Out of the total population 869 are under 6 years of age. Lakkapuram has a literacy rate of 79.62% which is lower than TamilNadu average.[1]
Lakkapuram Hill Temple
Lakkapuram Murugan Temple is one of the famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Muruga, located in the city of Erode, on Erode-Karur Highways. Temple named Sempu Malai.
Location
It is about 9 km from Erode Central Bus Terminus, 6 km from Erode Junction and 7 km from Erode Junction Bus station in Tamil Nadu, India. The village is located on the National Highway-381A, where it bisects Erode Ring Road.
Being situated in the southern periphery of Erode, the Erode Municipal Corporation has decided to expand its limit by merging Lakkapuram into its jurisdiction. [2]
Notable Personalities
Dr. L. K. Muthusamy - freedom fighter. Dr. L. M. Ramakrishnan - philanthropist and correspondent B.V.B institutions. Dr. L. S. Subramaniam - philanthropist and a famous childrens' specialist. Mr. L. S. Ramamurthy - philanthropist.
Economy
The economy of this urban area is majorly deal with Power-looms, Textile production.
A vast number of Loom units were present in this area resulting in textile trade.
Kongu Vellala Gounders, a community with a strong agricultural background in the surrounding villages, are also engaged in commerce in the town.
With the Regional Transport Office (RTO) just a kilometre from Lakkapuram, and the belief that the corporation area to be extended, the real estate price have soared up..
References
- "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns". Census Commission of India. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
- "Erode Corporation limits sets for expansion". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 December 2016.