This is the telephone area code for Palakkad and surrounding areas in Kerala, India.
How to Call Palakkad from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 91 (India country code)
- Dial the area code (491 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Palakkad from United States
011 91 491 222 3333
Where:
011 = USA exit code
91 = India country code
491 = Palakkad area code (0491 without the 0)
222 3333 = Local Palakkad phone number
Quick Facts
Palakkad Area Code Coverage
The 0491 area code covers Palakkad city and nearby towns in central Kerala:
Palakkad Town
Municipal Town, Railway Station, Fort Maidan, Olavakkode
Shoranur
Major railway junction and commercial hub
Chittur-Thathamangalam
Historic region with cultural significance
Pollachi (Kerala side)
Border town with Tamil Nadu (partial overlap)
Ottapalam
Northern suburb with educational institutions
Greater Palakkad
Kollengode, Vadakkencherry, Alathur, and rural paddy belts
Major India Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling India
When calling Palakkad from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011