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.

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.

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.

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.

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.