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Lakkapuram

Coordinates: 11°18′16.0″N 77°45′22.9″E / 11.304444°N 77.756361°E / 11.304444; 77.756361
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Lakkapuram
Village
Lakkapuram is located in Tamil Nadu
Lakkapuram
Lakkapuram
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 11°18′16.0″N 77°45′22.9″E / 11.304444°N 77.756361°E / 11.304444; 77.756361
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictErode
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
9,739
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
638 002
Telephone code0424
Vehicle registrationTN-33 (Erode East)
Nearest cityErode

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.

Demographics

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As of 2011 census, Lakkapuram village had a total population of 9,739, comprising 4,875 males and 4,864 females.Of the total population, 869 individuals were under the age of 6. The village has a literacy rate of 79.62% which is lower than the average literacy rate in Tamil Nadu.[1]

Lakkapuram Hill Temple

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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 Shenbagamalai.

Location

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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]

Economy

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The economy of this urban area is primarily based on power-looms and textile production.

A large number of loom units are present in this area, driving the 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 expectations that the corporation area will be extended, real estate prices have soared.

References

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  1. ^ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns". Census Commission of India. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Erode Corporation limits sets for expansion". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 December 2016.