Area Code 1360 – Dehradun Chakrata/Dakpattar, Uttarakhand

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

Area code 1360 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Indian numbering plan, assigned to the Dehradun Chakrata/Dakpattar region in the state of Uttarakhand. This code serves the administrative and telecom districts encompassing Chakrata and Dakpattar, which are located in the northwestern part of Dehradun district. The region is characterized by its hilly terrain and proximity to the Yamuna River, and the code covers both urban clusters and surrounding rural areas.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For callers within India, dialing a local number in the 1360 area requires the full 10-digit format: 0-1360-XXXXXX (where XXXXXX is the 6-digit subscriber number). For international callers, the format is +91-1360-XXXXXX. Note that the leading '0' is a trunk prefix used for domestic calls and is omitted when dialing from abroad.

Local calls within the same STD code area (i.e., between Chakrata and Dakpattar) can be made using only the 6-digit subscriber number, without the area code. However, calls from other parts of India must include the full STD code and the '0' prefix. For example, a caller in Delhi would dial 01360-XXXXXX, while a caller from the United States would dial +91 1360 XXXXXX.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest telecom regulatory updates, there is no overlay code for the 1360 area. The region operates under a single NDC, and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has not announced any plans for an overlay. Subscriber numbers are 6 digits long, and the total number length (including the NDC) is 10 digits, conforming to the national numbering plan.

Service Providers and Technology

Both wireline (PSTN) and wireless (mobile) services are available in the region. However, mobile numbers in India are non-geographic and are assigned separate prefixes (e.g., 9, 8, 7). The 1360 code is primarily used for fixed-line services, including traditional PSTN and VoIP-based fixed lines. Major telecom operators such as BSNL, Airtel, and Reliance Jio provide services in this area, with BSNL having a significant presence in rural and hilly regions.

Practical Calling Examples

• Local call within Chakrata: XXXXXX
• Domestic call from Mumbai: 01360-XXXXXX
• International call from the UK: +91 1360 XXXXXX

When dialing from a mobile phone in India, the '0' prefix is often optional, but it is recommended to include it for clarity. For international callers, always replace the leading '0' with the country code +91.