Area Code 1373 – Purola, Uttarakhand

Overview of Area Code +91 1373

Area code 1373 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Purola and its surrounding areas in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India. This code is part of the Indian telephone numbering plan, which follows the ITU-T E.164 recommendation. When dialing internationally, the full number format is +91 1373 XXXXX, where +91 is the country calling code for India, 1373 is the area code, and the subscriber number typically consists of 5 digits, making the total national significant number (NSN) length 10 digits.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 1373 area code serves the Purola region, which is situated in the western part of Uttarakhand, near the Yamuna River valley. It covers the town of Purola itself, along with several adjacent villages and administrative blocks within the Uttarkashi district. The region is known for its scenic Himalayan landscapes and is a gateway to the Gangotri and Yamunotri pilgrimage routes. The code is administered by the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), which is the state-owned telecommunications operator, though other operators may also provide services in the area under the same NDC.

Dialing Formats

• Local calls (within Purola and same STD area): Dial only the 5-digit subscriber number. For example, if the local number is 25001, dial 25001.
• National long-distance calls (from other parts of India): Dial the trunk prefix 0, then the area code 1373, followed by the subscriber number. For instance, to call the number 25001 from Delhi, dial 0 1373 25001.
• International calls (from outside India): Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), then India's country code 91, the area code 1373 (without the leading 0), and the subscriber number. For example, from the United States, dial 011 91 1373 25001 or +91 1373 25001.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest updates, there is no overlay code for the 1373 area. The area code is exclusive to Purola and its nearby exchanges. However, due to the increasing demand for telecommunication services, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) may introduce additional digits or overlays in the future. Subscriber numbers in this area are fixed at 5 digits, and the total length of a local number (including the area code) is 8 digits, which is standard for smaller urban and rural exchanges in India.

Caller Instructions

For callers within India, it is essential to include the trunk prefix '0' when dialing from a different STD area. For international callers, always use the +91 country code and drop the leading '0' of the area code. Ensure you have the correct subscriber number, as numbers in this region are not portable across different geographic areas; they are tied to the physical location of the telephone exchange.