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| name = Lakkapuram<br />
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| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]<br />
| subdivision_name1 = [[Tamil Nadu]]<br />
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]<br />
| subdivision_name2 = [[Erode district|Erode]]<br />
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| postal_code = 638 002<br />
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'''Lakkapuram''' or '''Punjai Lakkapuram''' is a [[Village Panchayat]] located in [[Erode district]], in the [[India]]n state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. Lakkapuram village falls under [[Modakurichi taluk]].<br />
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== Demographics ==<br />
{{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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/635040-punjailakkapuram-tamil-nadu.html|title= Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns |accessdate=2016-12-23|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> <br />
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==Lakkapuram Hill Temple==<br />
'''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.<br />
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==Location==<br />
It is about 9&nbsp;km from [[Erode Central Bus Terminus]], 6&nbsp;km from [[Erode Junction]] and 7&nbsp;km from [[Erode Junction]] Bus station in [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. The village is located on the [[National Highway 381A (India)|National Highway-381A]], where it bisects [[Erode Ring Road]].<br />
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Being situated in the southern periphery of [[Erode]], the [[Erode Municipal Corporation]] has decided to expand its limit by merging Lakkapuram into its jurisdiction. <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/Erode-corpn.-limits-set-for-expansion/article14422715.ece|title= Erode Corporation limits sets for expansion|accessdate=2016-12-19|publisher= [[The Hindu]]}}</ref><br />
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== Notable Personalities ==<br />
Dr. L. K. Muthusamy - freedom fighter.<br />
Dr. L. M. Ramakrishnan - philanthropist and correspondent B.V.B institutions.<br />
Dr. L. S. Subramaniam - philanthropist and a famous childrens' specialist.<br />
Mr. L. S. Ramamurthy - philanthropist.<br />
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== Economy==<br />
The economy of this urban area is majorly deal with Power-looms, Textile production.<br />
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A vast number of Loom units were present in this area resulting in textile trade.<br />
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Kongu Vellala Gounders, a community with a strong agricultural background in the surrounding villages, are also engaged in commerce in the town.<br />
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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..<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Villages in Erode district]]<br />
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