This is the telephone area code for Bhairahawa (Siddharthanagar) and surrounding areas in Rupandehi District, western Nepal - home to Gautam Buddha International Airport and a key gateway to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha.
How to Call Bhairahawa from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 977 (Nepal country code)
- Dial the area code (71 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Bhairahawa from India
00 977 71 123 456
Where:
00 = India exit code
977 = Nepal country code
71 = Bhairahawa area code (071 without the 0)
123 456 = Local Bhairahawa phone number
Quick Facts
Bhairahawa Area Code Coverage
The 071 area code covers Bhairahawa city and surrounding areas in Rupandehi District:
Bhairahawa (Siddharthanagar)
City center, industrial zone, airport area
Gautam Buddha International Airport
Nepal's second international airport, opened in 2022
Lumbini Access Corridor
Main route for pilgrims and tourists to Lumbini (25 km away)
India-Nepal Border (Sunauli)
Key land border crossing with India
Devdaha
Ancient town linked to Queen Mayadevi (Buddha's mother)
Rural Rupandehi
Agricultural villages and farming communities
Major Nepal Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Nepal
When calling Bhairahawa from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
India
00