Area Code 2191 – Poladpur, Maharashtra

Geographic Overview

The +91 2191 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Poladpur region in the state of Maharashtra, India. Poladpur is a town and a tehsil in the Raigad district, situated in the Western Ghats (Sahyadri range) along the banks of the Savitri River. This area is known for its proximity to the Mahad and Mangaon regions and serves as a gateway to the Konkan coastal belt. The telephone services in this region are administered by the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) as part of its Maharashtra telecom circle.

Dialing Format

To call a landline in Poladpur from within India, subscribers must dial the full 10-digit number, which includes the area code followed by the local subscriber number. The local numbers are typically 7 digits long, making the complete dialing sequence: 02191-XXXXXXX for domestic calls. When calling from outside India, the international format requires the country code, area code (without the leading zero), and the subscriber number: +91 2191-XXXXXXX. For example, a local number such as 2345678 would be dialed as 02191-2345678 from within India and as +91 2191-2345678 from abroad.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 2191 code covers the Poladpur tehsil, including the town of Poladpur and its surrounding villages. It is part of the Raigad district's telecommunication network, which is further divided into several short-distance charging areas (SDCAs). The region falls under the jurisdiction of the Maharashtra Telecom District, and the numbering plan adheres to the National Numbering Plan of India, which mandates 10-digit subscriber numbers for all geographic areas.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers within Poladpur: If you are calling from within the same SDCA, you may need to dial only the 7-digit subscriber number, depending on the local exchange configuration. However, to avoid errors, it is recommended to dial the full 10-digit number including the area code.
• Domestic callers from other Indian cities: Dial 02191 followed by the 7-digit subscriber number. For example, to reach the number 2345678, dial 02191-2345678.
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011), then India's country code 91, then the area code 2191 (without the leading zero), and finally the 7-digit subscriber number. For instance, from the US, you would dial 011 91 2191 2345678.

Overlays and Number Portability

Currently, there is no overlay code for the 2191 area, meaning that the 2191 code is exclusively used for wired landline services in this region. However, mobile number portability (MNP) allows users to retain their mobile numbers when switching operators, but this does not affect geographic landline numbering. Landline numbers are generally not portable across different SDCAs, so a number assigned to Poladpur cannot be transferred to another area code.

Additional Notes

As with all Indian geographic codes, the area code is prefixed with a zero when dialed domestically. This trunk prefix is not included when dialing from abroad. The 2191 code is part of the broader numbering plan that supports both PSTN and VoIP services, but the geographic nature of the code means that it is tied to the physical location of the subscriber's line.