Area Code 2142 – Pali, Maharashtra

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The +91 2142 country and area code combination corresponds to a geographic numbering plan area (NPA) in the state of Maharashtra, India. Specifically, this National Destination Code (NDC) is assigned to the Pali telecommunications district, which encompasses the town of Pali and its surrounding administrative region within the Raigad district. The service area is part of the Konkan coastal belt, and the code is administered under the jurisdiction of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India. The primary exchange serving this code is located in Pali, and the numbering area extends to nearby villages and towns within the taluka, providing PSTN and VoIP-based fixed-line services to residential and business subscribers.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For callers within India, dialing a fixed-line number in Pali requires the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The local subscriber number length is typically 7 digits, resulting in a complete national significant number (NSN) of 10 digits (excluding the leading '0'). The format is: 0-2142-XXXXXXX. For example, a local number might be 0-2142-1234567.

For international callers, the country code for India is +91. The international dialing format is: +91-2142-XXXXXXX. Thus, an international caller would dial +91 2142 1234567 to reach a subscriber in Pali. It is important to note that the leading '0' is omitted when dialing from abroad.

Within the Pali local calling area, subscribers can often dial the 7-digit subscriber number directly without the area code, depending on the specific local network configuration. However, for calls originating from outside the Pali SDCA (Short Distance Charging Area), the full national format with '0' and area code is mandatory.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest telecom regulatory updates, there is no overlay code for the Pali area; the 2142 code remains the sole geographic code for this region. However, subscribers should be aware that with the proliferation of mobile and VoIP services, number portability allows users to retain their fixed-line numbers even if they switch operators, but the geographic significance of the code remains tied to the original service area. For callers, it is essential to verify the correct number of digits, as some subscriber lines may have been migrated to newer exchanges with different numbering lengths, though the standard remains 7 digits after the area code.

Practical Guidance for Callers

• Local callers (within Pali): Dial the 7-digit subscriber number directly if within the same local network; otherwise, use the full national format.
• National callers (outside Pali): Dial 0-2142-XXXXXXX.
• International callers: Dial +91-2142-XXXXXXX.

Always confirm the subscriber number with the recipient, as incorrect digit counts can lead to failed calls. For enterprise or customer service lines, additional extensions may be required after the main number.