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PIN Code 176202

Kangra, Himachal Pradesh · Dharamsala

Postal Zone Circle: Himachal Pradesh · Hub Region: Shimla HQ

Recommended Courier
India Post / Delhivery Surface
COD Available

Pin code 176202 belongs to the Dharamsala area in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

Associated Post Offices

  • •
    Aundh (Delivery Office)
  • •
    Gahin Lagore (Delivery Office)
  • •
    Gurchal (Delivery Office)
  • •
    Khushi Nagar (Delivery Office)
  • •
    Kopra (Delivery Office)
  • •
    Niazpur (Sub Post Office)
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    Nurpur (Delivery Office)
  • •
    Sadwan (Delivery Office)

Key Details

  • • District: Kangra
  • • State: Himachal Pradesh
  • • Postal Division: Dharamsala
  • • Postal Circle: Himachal Pradesh
  • • Postal Region: Shimla HQ
Registered Offices
8 Post Offices
H.O, S.O & B.O Branches
RTO Return Risk
MEDIUM
14% - 19% Est. Return Rate
Standard Delivery TAT
2 - 4 Days
Standard Surface/Air
ODA Surcharge
ODA Area
Out of Delivery Area Surcharge
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★ PRI™ SEMI-URBAN / TIER-3 Reliability Index (2026)

Delivery Infrastructure Score: 67/100

Moderate Coverage · Verify COD Orders. Evaluated across 6 major logistics carriers, line-haul connectivity, and Cash on Delivery liquidity.

67 PRI™
SEMI-URBAN / TIER-3 Verified Infrastructure Methodology Guide →
Courier Redundancy 25/30
5/6 carriers active
Transit Speed (TAT) 10/25
5-7 Days Extended
COD Liquidity 20/25
4 carriers offering COD
Fulfillment Resilience 12/20
MEDIUM Return Risk
Live Delivery Pulse (Community Verified) Active Cycle 2026 · Real-Time Shippers Feed

Community Delivery Performance (176202)

Crowdsourced courier fulfillment telemetry verified by local shippers, D2C merchants, and shoppers in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

On-Time Success
85% High SLA
33 Verified Reports
Avg Transit Time
3-5 Days
Dispatch to Doorstep
Community Rating
★ 4.8 / 5.0
Buyer & Seller Feedback
Top Reported Carrier
India Post Speed Post
✓ Lowest Delay Rate
Recent Verified Reports in PIN 176202 Live community feed
India Post Speed Post Delivered On-Time • 2-3 Days
"Prompt dispatch, OTP verified on delivery." 3 hours ago
DTDC Delivered On-Time • 2-3 Days
"COD payment accepted via QR code smoothly." 11 hours ago
India Post Speed Post 1 Day Delay • 4 Days
"Local distribution delayed by 1 day due to line-haul scheduling." 1 day ago

Courier Serviceability & COD Radar (176202)

Real-time carrier capability matrix cross-referenced with postal sorting hub data.

Delhivery

Standard Surface
Serviceable
Cash On Delivery (COD): Available (₹35,000)
Estimated Turnaround (TAT): 2 - 4 Days
ODA Status: ⚠️ ODA Surcharge
Service Tier: High Coverage

Blue Dart

Air Priority
Serviceable
Cash On Delivery (COD): Not Supported
Estimated Turnaround (TAT): 3 - 5 Days
ODA Status: ⚠️ ODA Surcharge
Service Tier: Regional Express

Xpressbees

E-Com Express
Serviceable
Cash On Delivery (COD): Available (₹30,000)
Estimated Turnaround (TAT): 3 - 5 Days
ODA Status: ⚠️ ODA Surcharge
Service Tier: D2C E-Com Fav

DTDC

Plus / Lite
Serviceable
Cash On Delivery (COD): Available (₹25,000)
Estimated Turnaround (TAT): 2 - 4 Days
ODA Status: ✓ Standard Delivery
Service Tier: Pan-India Reach

India Post (Speed Post)

National Speed Post
Serviceable
Cash On Delivery (COD): Available (₹50,000)
Estimated Turnaround (TAT): 3 - 5 Days
ODA Status: ✓ Standard Delivery
Service Tier: 100% Pincode Reach

Shadowfax

Limited
Unavailable
Cash On Delivery (COD): Not Supported
Estimated Turnaround (TAT): 2 - 3 Days
ODA Status: ⚠️ ODA Surcharge
Service Tier: Metro Only
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Merchant Delivery & RTO Risk Advisory for PIN 176202

MEDIUM RISK

Remote/rural branch office location. Call customer via WhatsApp to verify complete address & landmark before dispatch.

• Estimated Return on Delivery: 14% - 19% • Recommended Carrier: India Post / Delhivery Surface
⚡ Intelligence Methodology & Transparency
Dataset Cycle: Active 2026 · Source: India Post & Carrier Routing Networks

How PincodeRadar Evaluates Postal & Courier Logistics

PincodeRadar synthesizes official Department of Posts (India Post) branch records with commercial logistics routing networks to provide free, transparent operational insights for consumers and e-commerce shippers.

🛡️ RTO Risk Scoring Model

A geographic heuristic evaluated on postal circle tier, sorting hub distance, and branch office delivery density. It reflects regional fulfillment difficulty rather than individual buyer creditworthiness.

📍 ODA Surcharge Benchmark

Private couriers (Delhivery, Blue Dart, DTDC) typically levy ₹80–₹150+ surcharges for locations beyond 25km of sorting hubs. India Post Speed Post maintains universal ₹0 ODA across all pins.

🔄 Data Freshness & Verification

Postal boundaries are compiled from open government datasets. Courier capabilities reflect published standard serviceability matrices. Consignors should confirm critical air dispatches with respective carriers.

All Registered Post Offices Under PIN 176202

Department of Posts (India Post) Official Directory
# Office Name Type Delivery Status Taluk / Block District & State
1 Aundh Branch Post Office Delivery Nurpur Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
2 Gahin Lagore Branch Post Office Delivery Nurpur Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
3 Gurchal Branch Post Office Delivery Nurpur Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
4 Khushi Nagar Branch Post Office Delivery Nurpur Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
5 Kopra Branch Post Office Delivery Nurpur Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
6 Niazpur Sub Post Office Non-Delivery Nurpur Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
7 Nurpur Sub Post Office Delivery Nurpur Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
8 Sadwan Branch Post Office Delivery Nurpur Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know About PIN 176202

Verified postal and courier delivery answers for Dharamsala, Kangra.

Which area, district, and state does PIN code 176202 belong to? ▾

PIN code 176202 belongs to the Dharamsala area in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. It operates under the Himachal Pradesh Postal Circle and Dharamsala Postal Division.

Which post offices provide delivery under PIN 176202? Post offices list ▾

The registered post offices serving PIN 176202 include: Aundh, Gahin Lagore, Gurchal, Khushi Nagar, Kopra, Niazpur, Nurpur, Sadwan. Deliveries and speed post dispatches are routed through the regional sorting hub.

Is Cash on Delivery (COD) supported in PIN 176202? ▾

Yes, Cash on Delivery (COD) is actively supported in PIN 176202 by major commercial carriers including India Post / Delhivery Surface, Blue Dart, and DTDC with consignment limits up to ₹50,000.

What is the average courier delivery turnaround time (TAT) for PIN 176202? ▾

Air priority shipments typically arrive in 2 - 3 business days. Standard surface shipments take 3 - 5 days depending on origin hub distance. PIN 176202 currently holds a PRI™ Reliability Score of 67/100 (SEMI-URBAN / TIER-3).

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