Area Code 2431 – Paithan, Maharashtra
The phone area code for Paithan, Maharashtra is 2431 (international format +912431). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2431
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📍 Geographic Location of Paithan, Maharashtra
Overview of Area Code +91 2431
The telephone area code +91 2431 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Paithan region in the state of Maharashtra, India. This code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the ITU-T E.164 standard. It covers the city of Paithan and its surrounding administrative areas within the Aurangabad district. Paithan is historically significant, located on the banks of the Godavari River, and is known for its temples and the Jayakwadi Dam.
Geographic Coverage and Dialing Formats
The +91 2431 prefix serves the Paithan telephone exchange area, which includes the municipal town and nearby villages. Subscribers within this region are assigned local numbers of 7 digits, resulting in a complete national significant number (NSN) length of 10 digits (excluding the country code). The international dialing format for a Paithan number is +91 2431 XXX XXXX (or +91-2431-XXXXXXX). For domestic long-distance calls from other Indian states, callers must dial 0-2431-XXXXXXX. Local calls within the same STD code area can be made using the 7-digit subscriber number directly.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Paithan): Dial the 7-digit subscriber number directly. For example, if the local number is 1234567, simply dial 1234567.
- Domestic callers (from other Indian cities): Dial 0 (trunk prefix) followed by 2431 and then the 7-digit number. Example: 0-2431-1234567.
- International callers: Dial the country code +91, then the area code 2431 (without the leading zero), followed by the 7-digit subscriber number. Example: +91-2431-1234567.
Administrative and Regulatory Notes
Paithan falls under the Aurangabad telecom district in the Maharashtra circle. The numbering area is not subject to overlay codes at present, meaning the 2431 prefix is unique for this geographic region. As with all Indian geographic codes, the prefix is tied to a physical exchange, but due to network modernization, calls may be routed over IP backbones. However, the number remains associated with the Paithan area for regulatory and emergency service purposes. When dialing from abroad, ensure you use the correct international exit code (e.g., 00 or +) before the country code.