Area Code 1368 – Pauri, Uttarakhand

Geographic Overview

The +91 1368 country calling code and area code combination designates a specific geographic numbering area within the Republic of India. Specifically, 1368 is the National Destination Code (NDC) for the Pauri region in the state of Uttarakhand. This code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications, following ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

Coverage Area and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 1368 area code serves the administrative district of Pauri Garhwal, with Pauri town as the district headquarters. The code covers the surrounding towns and villages within the district, including areas such as Kotdwar (though some parts may be served by other codes), Satpuli, and various development blocks. The region is situated in the Garhwal Himalayas, and the telecom infrastructure supports both fixed-line (PSTN) and mobile services, though the area code is primarily associated with wireline connections.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

For callers within India, dialing a fixed-line number in Pauri requires the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The local subscriber number length in this area is typically 6 digits, making the complete national significant number (NSN) 10 digits (including the leading '0'). For example, a local number might be formatted as 0-1368-XXXXXX.

For international callers, the format is: +91 1368 XXXXXX. Here, the plus sign (+) represents the international access prefix, 91 is India's country calling code, 1368 is the area code, and XXXXXX is the 6-digit subscriber number. No trunk prefix '0' is used when dialing from abroad.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest available data, there is no overlay code for the Pauri area, meaning 1368 is the sole area code for fixed-line services in this region. However, mobile numbers in India are non-geographic and begin with 9, 8, or 7, so they are not tied to this area code. When dialing a mobile number, the area code is not used; instead, the full 10-digit mobile number is dialed with the appropriate country code for international calls.

Caller Instructions

Local callers within Pauri can often dial the subscriber number directly without the area code if they are within the same local calling area, but for clarity and to avoid errors, it is recommended to use the full national format. For callers from other parts of India, always prefix with '0' before the area code. For international callers, always use +91 followed by the area code and subscriber number, omitting the leading '0'.