Area Code 1376 – Tehri, Uttarakhand

Geographic Overview

The +91 1376 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Tehri Garhwal district in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. This code covers the administrative headquarters of Tehri (also known as Tehri Garhwal) as well as the surrounding towns and villages, including New Tehri, Old Tehri, Devprayag, and parts of the Garhwal Himalayas. The region is known for its mountainous terrain, the Tehri Dam, and pilgrimage routes to Gangotri and Yamunotri.

Dialing Formats

When calling a landline within the Tehri area, the local number typically consists of 7 digits after the area code. The complete international dialing format is +91 1376 XXX XXXX (or +91-1376-XXXXXXX). For domestic callers within India, the format is 0 1376 XXX XXXX (trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and local number). For example, a local number might be dialed as +91 1376 2345678 from abroad or 01376 2345678 within India.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers within Tehri: If you are calling from another landline within the same STD code area, you may often dial just the 7-digit local number without the area code. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to use the full STD format.
• Domestic callers from other Indian cities: Dial 01376 followed by the local 7-digit number. The leading 0 is the national trunk prefix.
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011), then 91 (India's country code), then 1376, and finally the local 7-digit number. Do not include the trunk prefix 0.

Administrative and Regulatory Notes

The 1376 area code is managed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, under the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) guidelines. It is a geographic code, meaning that the number is tied to a physical location. As of the latest numbering plan, there is no overlay code for this region; therefore, subscribers in Tehri use the 1376 code exclusively. Callers should be aware that while mobile numbers in India are 10 digits long and start with 9, 8, 7, or 6, landline numbers under 1376 are 7 digits after the code, making them distinct from mobile numbers.

For businesses or individuals in Tehri, having a local landline with the 1376 code can enhance local presence and trust. However, with the rise of VoIP and mobile services, many residents also use mobile numbers, which are not tied to this geographic code. When dialing from abroad, it is essential to use the correct country and area codes to avoid call failures.