This is the telephone area code for Nepalgunj and surrounding areas in Banke District, western Nepal - a vibrant border city known for its cultural diversity, trade links with India, and historic significance.
How to Call Nepalgunj from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 977 (Nepal country code)
- Dial the area code (81 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Nepalgunj from India
00 977 81 123 456
Where:
00 = India exit code
977 = Nepal country code
81 = Nepalgunj area code (081 without the 0)
123 456 = Local Nepalgunj phone number
Quick Facts
Nepalgunj Area Code Coverage
The 081 area code covers Nepalgunj city and surrounding areas in Banke District:
Nepalgunj City
City center, Mahendra Chowk, main bazaar
India-Nepal Border (Rupaidiha)
Key trade crossing with Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh
Historic Mosques & Cultural Sites
Jame Masjid, Qazi Tola, and other heritage landmarks
Kohalpur
Growing urban extension with hospitals and institutions
Dudhwa National Park Access
Gateway to wildlife reserves on the India-Nepal border
Rural Banke
Tharu villages, sugarcane farms, and agricultural zones
Major Nepal Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Nepal
When calling Nepalgunj from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
India
00