India Pin Code & Post Office Directory

PIN Code List for Post Offices in 28 states & 8 union territories in India

Pin codes have been an important part of Indian postal services. It was introduced with the aim of categorizing places with a unique six digit code. Postal index numbers also known as PIN codes have their significance in locating the right place and address. The Pin code postal system was launched on 15 August 1972 by Shri Ram Bhikaji Velankar an additional secretary in the Government of India's Ministry of Communications. The pincode postal system includes six digit numbers that are used to send letters, parcels and other postal documents to the right address with ultimate accuracy.

Every number in postal codes has its own unique identity. There are overall nine postal zones in India, It includes eight regional zones and one functional zone is kept for the Indian Army. The first number represents the zone of the country, the second number represents the sub-region and the third number signifies the district. The rest numbers represent the location of the post office. This gives a unique identity to all physical addresses of the country which helps the department in terms of post office jurisdiction.

India Post plans to introduce a 12-digit unique code called DAC(Digital Address Code)for every house in India based on geo coordinates.

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