Alapakkam has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 58% of the males and 42% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
In Alapakkam, the literacy rate stands at 72%, surpassing the national average of 59.5%. Among the population, 58% of men and 42% of women are literate.  10% of the people are under six years old.