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 in Jammu And Kashmir with ultimate accuracy.
| City | Head post Office | Sub Post Office | Branch Post Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ananthnag | 1 | 20 | 166 |
| Bandipur | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Baramulla | 1 | 17 | 163 |
| Budgam | 0 | 12 | 62 |
| Doda | 0 | 14 | 118 |
| Jammu | 2 | 74 | 164 |
| Kargil | 0 | 7 | 46 |
| Kathua | 1 | 16 | 124 |
| Kulgam | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| Kupwara | 0 | 5 | 73 |
| Leh | 1 | 7 | 35 |
| Poonch | 0 | 4 | 60 |
| Pulwama | 0 | 8 | 64 |
| Rajauri | 1 | 12 | 108 |
| Reasi | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Shopian | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Srinagar | 1 | 40 | 27 |
| Udhampur | 1 | 21 | 138 |
Q1: What is the Pin code of Jammu And Kashmir?.
A1: The pin codes of Jammu And Kashmir vary across 18 districts.
Q2: How many Pincodes & post offices are in Jammu And Kashmir?.
A2: There are 1635 post offices and 1684 PIN codes in Jammu And Kashmir
Q3: How many Head Post Offices , Sub Post Offices , and Branch Offices are in Jammu And Kashmir?.
A3:There are 9 Head Post Offices , 260 Sub Post Offices and 1366 Branch Offices in Jammu And Kashmir
Q4: Which digit in the pincode represents the state of Jammu And Kashmir?.
A4: The first digit of the Pin code represents the region or zone. The second digit when combined with the first digit represents the sub-region or the circle. The state of Jammu And Kashmir is generally represented by the combination of the first two digits.
Q5: What is the average geographical coverage of a PIN code in India?.
A5: The Total area of India comprises 3,287,590 square km (32.8 L sq-km), and the total no. of Pin codes is approx 1,50,000. So the Average area under a single Pin Code comes around to be approx: 3287590/150000 = 21.92 sq km, therefore a pin code covers around 2.6 Km in the radius of a circle approximately equivalent to a locality or a village in India.
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