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Kozhippara Waterfalls

Kozhippara waterfalls is situated in Kakkadampoyil in Malappuram District. It is on the mountain ranges of Western Ghats bordering Kerala, an unexplored hill station 48 km away from Calicut City. Surrounded by forests, misty hill ranges, deserted roads, untouched waterfalls (Kozhippara waterfalls), make the village worth a visit. This hill top village is one of the coolest tourist destination in Malabar region. it is about 19 km from Thiruvambady and 24 km from the Nilambur . There are many indigenous tribal groups in this area. It is set high on the Western Ghats, with altitudes ranging from 700 ft to 2100 ft. Kozhippara waterfalls is situated near by attracts large number of tourists.They come to Kakkadampoyil to enjoy the cool climate and to stay away from the bustle of the city.

Karimbayi kotta (Kurishu para)

Kurishu Paara is a mountain located in Akampadam village around 15 km from Nilambur in Malappuram district of Kerala. There is a chain above the rocks to help the accent. A Cross and an Ohm symbol have been placed at the top of the hill. The place offers an ethereal atmosphere that refreshes the body and mind. You have to climb around 500 meters to reach the top. The path might be fully covered with fog and the view from the top is amazing which makes you forget about the distance you travelled. You will find this place on the way to Kakkadampoyil from Nilambur. Kakkadampoyil is just 8 km away from this place

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About Village

Akampadam is a small Village/hamlet in Nilambur Block in Malappuram District of Kerala State, India. It comes under Chaliyar Panchayath. It belongs to North Kerala Division . It is located 37 KM towards North from District head quarters Malappuram. 5 KM from Nilambur. 379 KM from State capital Thiruvananthapuram

Demography

Akampadam is a large village located in Nilambur Taluk of Malappuram district, Kerala with total 3731 families residing. The Akampadam village has population of 16964 of which 8165 are males while 8799 are females as per Population Census 2011.Population density of Akampadam is 2 persons per Hectares.

Geography

Total geographical area of Akampadam village is 9198 Hectares. Akampadam is surrounded by Wandoor Block towards South , Areakode Block towards west , Koduvally Block towards west , Malappuram Block towards South .

Socio-Economic

In Akampadam village out of total population, 5791 were engaged in work activities. 87.93 % of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 12.07 % were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 5791 workers engaged in Main Work, 372 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 658 were Agricultural labourer.

Ecology

This village is situated in a rural area .so the greenary enhance the beauty of the village

Tourism

The main tourist attractions in Akampadam village are Kurish Para(Karimbayi kotta) and Kakkadampoyil, an idyllic village set in Koodaranhi panchayat in Kozhikode. Surrounded by the Western Ghats, Kakkadampoyil is dotted with scenic spots, green-clad rolling hills, and sparkling streams.and Kozhippara falls Located about three kilometers away from Kakkadampoyil, the Kozhippara falls lie on the Kuruvan river.