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Official answers to the most common postal and courier delivery questions in India.
What is a 6-digit PIN code in India? ▾
A Postal Index Number (PIN) in India is a 6-digit numeric code introduced on August 15, 1972, by the Department of Posts. The first digit represents the regional postal zone (1 of 9 zones in India), the second digit indicates the sub-region or state circle, the third digit designates the sorting district, and the final three digits identify the specific delivery post office.
Is a PIN code the same as a postal code or ZIP code? ▾
Yes! In India, the PIN code is the exact national equivalent of a Postal Code (used in the UK, Canada, and internationally) or a ZIP Code (used in the United States). When an international e-commerce website or courier asks for your "Postal Code" or "ZIP", enter your 6-digit Indian PIN code.
How do you read or decode an Indian PIN code? ▾
For example, take PIN code 505001 (Karimnagar):
- Digit 1 (5): Southern Postal Zone (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka).
- Digit 2 (0): Telangana Circle.
- Digit 3 (5): Karimnagar Sorting District.
- Digits 4-6 (001): Karimnagar Head Post Office (H.O).
How do I find the PIN code for my current location or village? ▾
You can search on PincodeRadar.in by typing your locality, village, or district name into the search bar. Our database covers over 19,300 PIN codes and over 150,000 registered branch, sub, and head post offices across all 28 states and 8 Union Territories.
What is the difference between a Head Office (H.O), Sub Office (S.O), and Branch Office (B.O)? ▾
• Head Post Office (H.O): The main central accounting and sorting hub for a district.
• Sub Post Office (S.O): Located in urban, semi-urban towns with full financial and parcel delivery capabilities.
• Branch Post Office (B.O): Located in rural villages, handling basic mail collection, savings bank, and delivery services.