Area Code 2362 – Kudal, Maharashtra
The phone area code for Kudal, Maharashtra is 2362 (international format +912362). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2362
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📍 Geographic Location of Kudal, Maharashtra
Geographic Overview
The +91 2362 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Kudal region in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, India. This code covers Kudal town and its surrounding administrative areas, including villages such as Sawantwadi, Vengurla, and parts of the coastal Konkan region. The jurisdiction falls under the Maharashtra Telecom Circle, with PSTN and VoIP landline services provided by BSNL and other licensed operators.
Dialing Formats
For local callers within India, the number is dialed as 0 2362 XXXXXX (where XXXXXX is the 6-digit local subscriber number). For international callers, the format is +91 2362 XXXXXX. The total number length after the country code is 10 digits (including the area code).
Caller Instructions
- Within India (from other cities): Dial 0 followed by the area code and local number. Example: 0 2362 123456.
- From outside India: Dial your country's international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), then India's country code 91, then the area code without the leading 0, followed by the local number. Example: +91 2362 123456.
- Local calls within the same STD area: In most cases, you can dial the 6-digit subscriber number directly, but it is safer to use the full STD format if you are unsure.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan, no overlay code has been assigned to the Kudal area. The 2362 code is exclusively for fixed-line services, and mobile numbers in the region use separate non-geographic prefixes (e.g., 9xxxxx). Subscriber numbers are 6 digits long, and the total number of assignable lines is limited to 1,000,000 per exchange, though actual usage is lower due to rural distribution.
Technical Routing
Calls to +91 2362 are routed via the Indian PSTN to the appropriate tandem exchange in Sindhudurg. For VoIP users, the code is recognized as a geographic number, and termination charges may apply. When dialing from a mobile phone in India, the leading 0 is often optional, but it is recommended to include it for clarity.