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⚡ India Postal Data Reference • 2026 Updated

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157,126+

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19,300+

Unique PIN Codes

737

Postal Districts

36

States & UTs

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Browse PIN Codes by State & Union Territory

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Andaman And Nicobar Islands

3 Districts • 22 PINs

13 Districts • 1,243 PINs

Arunachal Pradesh

25 Districts • 49 PINs

33 Districts • 574 PINs

38 Districts • 857 PINs

1 Districts • 25 PINs

28 Districts • 274 PINs

11 Districts • 97 PINs

2 Districts • 88 PINs

33 Districts • 1,010 PINs

22 Districts • 315 PINs

Himachal Pradesh

12 Districts • 436 PINs

Jammu and Kashmir

20 Districts • 196 PINs

24 Districts • 381 PINs

30 Districts • 1,347 PINs

14 Districts • 1,425 PINs

2 Districts • 16 PINs

1 Districts • 9 PINs

52 Districts • 770 PINs

36 Districts • 1,585 PINs

16 Districts • 52 PINs

11 Districts • 69 PINs

11 Districts • 47 PINs

12 Districts • 43 PINs

30 Districts • 935 PINs

4 Districts • 33 PINs

23 Districts • 534 PINs

33 Districts • 1,004 PINs

4 Districts • 19 PINs

38 Districts • 2,040 PINs

33 Districts • 676 PINs

The Dadra And Nagar Haveli And Daman And Diu

3 Districts • 10 PINs

8 Districts • 80 PINs

75 Districts • 1,655 PINs

13 Districts • 302 PINs

23 Districts • 1,128 PINs

How Indian Postal Index Numbers (PIN) Work

Introduced on 15 August 1972 by Shriram Bhikaji Velankar, the 6-digit PIN code system standardizes mail sorting across India into 9 postal zones.

Example PIN Code Structure

560001

Bengaluru G.P.O., Karnataka

Digit 1: Zone

Indicates 1 of the 9 postal regions in India (1 & 2: North, 3 & 4: West, 5 & 6: South, 7 & 8: East, 9: Army Postal Service).

Digit 2: Sub-Zone

Determines the state or postal circle within that geographical zone (e.g. 56 is Karnataka, 11 is Delhi).

Digit 3: District

Represents the revenue sorting district within the postal circle where mail is concentrated.

Digits 4–6: Office

Designates the specific delivery post office (Head Office, Sub Office, or Branch Office).

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How Indian PIN Codes Work

Complete breakdown of the 6-digit postal system, 9 geographical zones, and sorting district mapping across India.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Indian postal codes, post office types, and delivery rules.

What is the full form of PIN in PIN code? ▼

PIN stands for Postal Index Number. It is a 6-digit code introduced by India Post on 15th August 1972 to eliminate confusion caused by duplicate city names and different languages across India.

What is the difference between HO, SO, and BO in India Post? ▼

Head Office (HO): The primary administrative and financial nodal post office for a district/postal division.

Sub Office (SO): Located in urban or semi-urban areas under the jurisdiction of a Head Office, providing full postal services including Speed Post, savings accounts, and parcels.

Branch Office (BO): Located primarily in rural areas providing basic postal banking, registered letters, and delivery services.

How is Speed Post rate calculated? ▼

Speed Post charges depend on the weight of the parcel and the distance between origin and destination PIN codes (Local, up to 200 km, 201–1,000 km, 1,001–2,000 km, or above 2,000 km). An 18% GST is applicable on all domestic Speed Post services. You can use our interactive Speed Post Rate Calculator to calculate the exact postage.