This is the telephone area code for Ludhiana, the largest city in Punjab and a major industrial hub known as the "Manchester of India."
How to Call Ludhiana from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 for USA, 00 for UK/EU)
- Dial 91 (India country code)
- Dial the area code (161 - omit the leading 0)
- Dial the local landline number (7 digits)
Example: Calling Ludhiana from United States
011 91 161 240 0000
Where:
011 = USA exit code
91 = India country code
161 = Ludhiana area code (0161 without the 0)
240 0000 = Local Ludhiana phone number
Quick Facts
Ludhiana Area Code Coverage
The 0161 area code covers the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation and its industrial extensions:
Civil Lines
Ferozepur Road, Sarabha Nagar, Gurdev Nagar, Ghumar Mandi
Industrial Hubs
Focal Point, Industrial Area A, Industrial Area B, Dhandari Kalan
Model Town
Model Town Extension, Dugri, Jawaddi, Pakhowal Road
Old City
Chaura Bazar, Field Ganj, Brown Road, Karempura
Educational Zones
PAU Campus, Haibowal Kalan, Tagore Nagar
Suburban Areas
Sahnewal (Airport), Baddowal, Ladhowal, Mullapur
Major Punjab Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling India
Use these international prefixes before dialing 91-161:
Canada
011
United Kingdom
00
Australia
0011
UAE / Qatar
00
Singapore
001
Italy / Germany
00