STD Codes for Bihar and Jharkhand, India: A Comprehensive Guide

This article provides a clear and concise guide to the Subscriber Trunk Dialing (STD) codes for the states of Bihar and Jharkhand in India. Understanding these codes is essential for making landline calls to these regions from within India or internationally.

STD Codes in Bihar

Bihar, with its capital city Patna, encompasses several major districts including Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, and Darbhanga. To dial a landline number in Bihar from anywhere within India, you must follow this format:

Internal Calling Guide:

  • Dial '0' (the national trunk prefix).
  • Follow this with the specific STD code for the district you are calling (e.g., Patna: 0612).
  • Finally, dial the local landline number.
    • Example: To call a landline in Patna, dial 0612-XXXXXXX.  

STD Codes in Jharkhand

Jharkhand, whose capital is Ranchi, includes key districts such as Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bokaro, and Hazaribagh. The process for dialing a landline number in Jharkhand from within India is identical to that of Bihar:

Internal Calling Guide:

  • Dial '0' (the national trunk prefix).
  • Follow this with the specific STD code for the district in Jharkhand (e.g., Ranchi: 0651).  
  • Finally, dial the local landline number.
    • Example: To call a landline in Ranchi, dial 0651-XXXXXXX.

Calling Bihar and Jharkhand from Outside India

To call a landline number in either Bihar or Jharkhand from an international location, use the following format:

International Calling Guide:

  • Dial your country's international access code (e.g., '+' or '00').
  • Dial '91', which is India's country code.
  • Enter the specific STD code for the district without the initial '0'.
  • Finally, dial the local landline number.
    • Example (calling Patna from abroad): +91-612-XXXXXXX.
    • Example (calling Ranchi from abroad): +91-651-XXXXXXX.

Knowing the correct STD codes ensures successful connection when making landline calls to Bihar and Jharkhand. Always verify the specific STD code for the intended district before placing your call.