Area Code 2363 – Sawantwadi, Maharashtra
The phone area code for Sawantwadi, Maharashtra is 2363 (international format +912363). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2363
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📍 Geographic Location of Sawantwadi, Maharashtra
Geographic Overview
The +91 2363 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Sawantwadi region in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, India. This area falls under the Maharashtra Telecom Circle and is served by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) as the primary fixed-line operator. The code covers Sawantwadi town and its surrounding administrative blocks, including Kudal, Vengurla, and parts of the coastal Konkan region. The jurisdiction aligns with the Sawantwadi Municipal Council and the broader Sindhudurg district, which is known for its proximity to the Goa border and the Western Ghats.
Dialing Formats
For callers within India, the local dialing format requires the full 10-digit number: 02363-XXXXXX. The leading '0' is the national trunk prefix used to access the PSTN. For international callers, the format is +91 2363-XXXXXX, where +91 is India's country calling code. The subscriber number length is 6 digits, making the total national significant number (NSN) 10 digits (including the area code).
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Sawantwadi): If you are dialing from a landline within the same area code, you may be able to use the 6-digit subscriber number directly, depending on the local exchange configuration. However, for reliability, always use the full 10-digit format with the '0' trunk prefix.
- National callers (outside the 2363 area): Dial 02363-XXXXXX from any Indian landline or mobile. This applies to calls from other states or telecom circles.
- International callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 011 from the US/Canada, 00 from most European countries), followed by 91 2363-XXXXXX.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 allocation, there is no overlay code for the Sawantwadi area. The 2363 code is exclusively assigned to this geographic region. Subscriber numbers are allocated by BSNL and other fixed-line operators that may have local presence. The number length is fixed at 10 digits for the NSN, and there are no mobile services directly under this code; mobile numbers in India begin with 9, 8, 7, or 6 and are non-geographic.
Practical Examples
If you are calling a business in Sawantwadi from Mumbai, you would dial: 02363-XXXXXX. From the United States, you would dial: 011 91 2363-XXXXXX. From the United Kingdom, you would dial: 00 91 2363-XXXXXX. Always replace 'XXXXXX' with the actual 6-digit subscriber number.