Area Code 241 – Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
The phone area code for Ahmednagar, Maharashtra is 241 (international format +91241). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 241
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📍 Geographic Location of Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Geographic Overview
The +91 241 country calling code prefix is the National Destination Code (NDC) for Ahmednagar district in the state of Maharashtra, India. This geographic area code serves the city of Ahmednagar and its surrounding administrative subdivisions, including the talukas of Nagar, Rahuri, Shrigonda, Karjat, and Jamkhed. The region is part of the Pune telecom district, but the 241 code is exclusively assigned to the Ahmednagar telephone exchange area.
Dialing Formats
For callers within India, the local dialing format is 0241-XXXXXXX (7-digit subscriber number). For international callers, the format is +91 241 XXXXXXX. When dialing from a mobile phone within India, it is mandatory to include the full 10-digit number (including the trunk prefix 0) even if the caller is in the same city, as per the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) guidelines.
Coverage and Administration
The Ahmednagar code covers a mix of urban and rural areas. The city of Ahmednagar is the administrative headquarters and is known for its historical significance and cooperative movement. The surrounding region is primarily agricultural, with major crops including sugarcane, onions, and grapes. The code also serves industrial areas such as the Ahmednagar MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation) and the nearby cantonment area.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for the 241 area. The subscriber number length is 7 digits, resulting in a maximum capacity of 10 million numbers. However, due to the mixed urban-rural distribution, the actual utilization is lower. The numbering plan follows the standard Indian format, where the first digit of the subscriber number cannot be 0 or 1.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within the Ahmednagar region, dialing the 7-digit subscriber number directly is sufficient for landline-to-landline calls. However, for calls from mobile phones or from outside the local area, the full 10-digit number (0241-XXXXXXX) must be dialed. International callers should dial +91 241 followed by the 7-digit subscriber number, omitting the leading 0.
When calling from abroad, ensure you have the correct country code (+91) and drop the trunk prefix 0. For example, to call a landline in Ahmednagar with the number 1234567, you would dial +91 241 1234567 from any international phone.