Areekode
| Areacode Areekode Aruvikkode | |
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| Village | |
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Poongudy Srambia | |
| Coordinates: 11°14′16″N 76°03′00″E / 11.237716°N 76.050088°ECoordinates: 11°14′16″N 76°03′00″E / 11.237716°N 76.050088°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Malappuram |
| Government | |
| • Type | Grama Panchayath |
| • Body | UDF |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 673639 |
| Telephone code | 0483 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-10 |
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Areacode (also known as Areekode) is a village on the banks of the Chaliyar River in Eranad Taluk of Malappuram district in India. It is 25 km from Malappuram. Nearby places are Mukkam, Thiruvambady, Nilambur, and Manjeri. Nilambur-Koyilandy SH pass through here.
Etymology
It is believed that the name 'Areacode' was derived from 'Aruvikkode', which in Malayalam means 'river side'. Areacode is famous for its sevens football tournaments and there by known as 'Makkah of Football'.
Salafi Movement
The area is mainly dominated by highly educated Muslims. When Muslims were backward and many were prevented from Modern education, Areacode was different. A high visionary Muslim Scholar and leader N.V. Abdussalam Moulavi led the community with vision. He laid the foundation for Jam Iyyathul Mujahideen- the organization, which is running most of the institutions now. He was educating the mass against all kinds of superstitious beliefs and led special classes on Holy Quran for the public. He was also keen in Educating women. His brother N.V Ibrahim Master was working in the field for creating awareness in the public about the importance of education. He was the founder Head Master of Sullamussalam Oriental High School, which gave importance to the Arabic language as well. N.V. Ibrahim, Master was the President of Areacode Panchayath for more than 20 years, showing a model governance of local body. Areacode has the highest number of Doctors, Engineers, Professors, Teachers, Scientists etc. in Malappuram District.
Important Landmarks
- Puthalam Sunni Masjidh
- Sullamussalam Arabic College
- Sullamussalam Science College
- Anvarul Islam Arabic College Kuniyil
- Kunhathumma Memorial Training College, Thekkinchuvadu
- MICES (Malabar Islamic Cultural and Educational Society)(Regd)
- Regional College Harithagiri, Kuzhimanna PO
- Cooperative College, Near Post Office
- Govt ITI Mundambra, Areacode.
Y.M.A.Areacode
Areacode Service Co Operative Bank
- Noor Masjidh, Puthalam
- Muneerul Islam Madhrassa, Vakkaloor
Banking Services
- State Bank Of Travancore
- The Federal Bank Limited
- South Indian Bank
- Canara Bank
- Kerala Gramin Bank
Suburbs of Areekode
On Thamarassery Road
- Kuttooli Junction, Valillapuzha, NellikkaParambu and Mukkam
- AgasthyanMuzhi, Omashery, Koodathaibazar and Kudukkilummaram
On Edavanna Route
- Jamalangadi, Palepetta and Pannippara
- Pottiyil, V.K.Pady and Vadashery
- Moozhippadam, puthalam and Vakkalor
- Kakkod, Kollanpady and Vadasherry
- Pannippara, Kallidumbu and Pothilad
On Kondotty Road
- Muthuvalloor, Kadungalloor and Kizhisseri
- Velleri, Chemrakkattoor and Pookkattuchola
- Alottippara, Kozhakkottoor and Puthalam
Location
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Kozhikode | Mukkam | Nilambur | |
| Vazhakkad |  |
Edavanna | ||
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| Kondotty | Malappuram | Manjeri |
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