How do I find the PIN code of my area?

You can find your area's PIN code by: (1) Using the search box above — type your locality, district, or city name; (2) Browsing by state and then district; (3) Entering the post office name directly. Our directory covers all 165,615 post offices in India.

What does each digit of a PIN code mean?

The 6-digit PIN code has a specific structure: The 1st digit identifies the postal zone (1-9), the 2nd digit identifies the sub-zone (0-9), the 3rd digit identifies the sorting district, and the last 3 digits (4th, 5th, 6th) identify the specific post office within that district.

What are the different types of post offices in India?

India Post has three types of post offices: (1) Head Post Office (HO) – the main post office for a district or city, (2) Sub Post Office (SO) – serves a subdivision or tehsil under an HO, (3) Branch Post Office (BO) – the smallest unit, usually in villages or small localities under an SO.

How many PIN codes are there in India?

India has approximately 19,586 unique PIN codes covering 165,615 post offices across all 36 states and union territories. The number varies slightly as India Post periodically adds or reorganises post offices.

What is the difference between Delivery and Non-Delivery post offices?

A Delivery post office handles direct mail delivery to homes and businesses in its area. A Non-Delivery post office handles only counter services like savings, postal orders, and money transfers — mail for its area is delivered by a nearby Delivery post office.

What does PIN code starting with 1 mean?

PIN codes starting with 1 belong to Zone 1, which covers Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Chandigarh. For example, 110001 is the PIN code for Connaught Place Head Post Office in New Delhi.

How do I find the PIN code of a village in India?

To find the PIN code of a village, search for the nearest Branch Post Office (BO) or Sub Post Office (SO) serving that village. Use our search to type the village name or the nearest known town. Each village is served by the nearest delivery post office and shares its PIN code.

Is a PIN code the same as a postal code or ZIP code?

Yes. India's PIN code is equivalent to the ZIP code (USA), Postal Code (UK/Canada), or Postcode used in other countries. All refer to a numeric code that identifies a specific geographic delivery area for postal services.

What is 9 series PIN code in India?

PIN codes starting with 9 (900000 series) are reserved for the Army Postal Service (APS), which handles mail delivery for the Indian Armed Forces. These are operational post offices in military cantonments, field areas, and defence establishments.

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Q: What is a PIN code in India?

PIN code (Postal Index Number) is a 6-digit code used by India Post to identify post offices and delivery areas. It was introduced on August 15, 1972 by Shriram Bhikaji Velankar to simplify mail sorting and delivery.

Q: When was the PIN code system introduced in India?

The PIN code (Postal Index Number) system was introduced in India on August 15, 1972, by the then Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Communications, Shriram Bhikaji Velankar. The system was designed to eliminate confusion caused by similar-sounding place names and multiple languages.

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#	Office Name	PIN Code	District	State	Type	Delivery
26	Fatehpur HO	212601	FATEHPUR	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →
27	Firozabad HO	283203	FIROZABAD	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →
28	Ghaziabad HO	201001	GHAZIABAD	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →
29	Ghazipur HO	233001	GHAZIPUR	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →
30	Gonda HO	271001	GONDA	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →
31	Gorakhpur HO	273001	GORAKHPUR	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →
32	Hamirpur HO	210301	HAMIRPUR	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →
33	Hardoi HO	241001	HARDOI	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →
34	Jaunpur HO	222001	JAUNPUR	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →
35	JHANSI HO	284001	JHANSI	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →
36	Kanpur Cantt HO	208004	KANPUR NAGAR	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →
37	Kanpur HO	208001	FATEHPUR	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →
38	Kheri HO	262701	KHERI	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →
39	Lalganj Raebareli HO	229206	RAE BARELI	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →
40	LALITPUR HO	284403	LALITPUR	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →
41	Lucknow Chowk HO	226003	LUCKNOW	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →
42	Lucknow GPO	226001	LUCKNOW	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →
43	Maharajganj H.O	273303	MAHARAJGANJ	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →
44	Mainpuri HO	205001	MAINPURI	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →
45	Mathura HO	281001	MATHURA	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →
46	Mau HO	275101	MAU	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →
47	Meerut Cantt HO	250001	MEERUT	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →
48	Meerut City HO	250002	MEERUT	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →
49	Mirzapur HO	231001	MIRZAPUR	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →
50	Moradabad HO	244001	MORADABAD	UTTAR PRADESH	HO	✓ Delivery	View →

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Frequently Asked Questions About PIN Codes

Everything you need to know about India's Postal Index Number (PIN) system

What is a PIN code in India? +

A PIN code (Postal Index Number) is a 6-digit numeric code used by India Post to uniquely identify post offices and their delivery areas across the country. It was introduced on August 15, 1972 to simplify mail sorting and delivery, eliminating confusion from similarly named places in different states.

How many digits are in an Indian PIN code? +

An Indian PIN code has exactly 6 digits. The first digit identifies the postal zone (1–9), the second identifies the sub-zone, the third identifies the sorting district, and the last three digits identify the specific post office. For example, 110001 is the PIN for New Delhi's main post office.

What is the difference between a PIN code and a ZIP code? +

Both serve the same purpose — identifying a postal delivery area. India uses "PIN code" (Postal Index Number), while the USA uses "ZIP code" (Zone Improvement Plan). Canada uses "Postal Code", the UK uses "Postcode", and most other countries use "Postal Code". All are functionally equivalent geographic delivery identifiers.

How do I find the PIN code for my village or rural area? +

Rural areas in India share the PIN code of the nearest delivery post office (usually a Sub Post Office or Head Post Office). To find your village's PIN code, search for your village name or the nearest town above. Branch Post Offices in villages share the PIN of their parent Sub Post Office.

What is a Head Post Office (HO)? +

A Head Post Office (HO) is the top-level post office for a district or major city. It manages all Sub Post Offices (SO) and Branch Post Offices (BO) in its area. HOs offer a full range of services including speed post, registered mail, money orders, savings accounts, and passport services. There is typically one HO per district.

What does "Non-Delivery" mean for a post office? +

A Non-Delivery post office handles counter services only — such as savings accounts, postal orders, and stamps — but does NOT make door-to-door mail deliveries. Mail addressed to a Non-Delivery office's area is delivered by the nearest Delivery post office. Most Branch Post Offices in villages are Delivery offices.

When was the PIN code system introduced in India? +

The PIN code system was introduced on August 15, 1972 (India's 25th Independence Day) by Shriram Bhikaji Velankar, who was then Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Communications. The system originally divided India into 8 regions with zones 1–8; Zone 9 for Army Postal Service was added later.

Why does my PIN code start with 110? +

PIN codes starting with 110 belong to Delhi. The first digit "1" means Zone 1 (northern India), the second "1" indicates the Delhi sub-zone, and the third "0" identifies the Delhi sorting district. The last three digits (like 001, 002, etc.) identify the specific post office. 110001 is Connaught Place HO, 110002 is Delhi Secretariat, and so on.

Can two different places have the same PIN code? +

Yes. Multiple localities, areas, and villages served by the same post office share a single PIN code. For example, if a Sub Post Office serves 10 surrounding villages, all those villages use that office's PIN code for postal purposes. Similarly, large apartments or campuses sometimes have their own unique PIN codes.

What is the Army PIN code series in India? +

PIN codes starting with 9 (900000 series) are reserved for the Army Postal Service (APS), which handles mail for Indian Army personnel, military cantonments, and defence establishments. These are operational post offices within the military system and are not part of the civilian postal network.

How do I verify if a PIN code is correct? +

Use the search on this page to enter the PIN code. If it's valid and active, you'll see the post offices associated with that PIN code along with their district and state. You can also cross-check on the India Post official website. Always verify PIN codes before sending important mail or filling official documents.

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