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== AYIKKARAPPADY Ayikkarappady is a small town in Malappuram district in the Indian state of Kerala. == Demographics

As of 2001 India census[1],Ayikkarappady had a population of 1200. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%.Ayikkarappady has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 80%. In Ayikkarappady, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Location Ayikkarappady is a small yet bustling village-town situated 20 km south of Calicut city. Its location on the intersection of National Highway 17 and National Highway 213 had already given its economy a boost. This town also benefited when the Calicut International Airport came up, as this town is located on the Airport Road. To top it up, now the NH bypass for Calicut city starts from here. This has, again, added to the importance of this otherwise sleepy village-town. The nearest railhead to Ayikkarappady is Ramanattukara (2 km) and the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport (6 km). There is a huge demand for last many years for making Kozhikode - Nilambur - Ooty as National Highway. Another one great demand is Kozhikode - Kondotty - Edavanna - Nilambur- Mysore railway line.

Economy

This town acts as a commercial center for the nearby smaller villages and towns. As is the case with any other Indian city, Calicut is also experiencing rapid growth. And the city limits have expanded almost up to Ayikkarappady now. So new-age buildings for malls, hotels, etc. are becoming a common sight here.