Office Details — Pakala Railway Colony
Pakala Railway Colony Pin Code is 517505.Pakala Railway Colony is located in district Chittoor, ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA.
Pakala Railway Colony — PIN Code 517505
The PIN code for Pakala Railway Colony is 517505. This is a B.O located in Pakala Taluk, Chittoor district, ANDHRA PRADESH, India. It operates under the Tirupati Postal Division, within the Kurnool Region of the
Andhra PradeshPostal Circle
For all mail addressed to Pakala Railway Colony, the correct 6-digit code to use is 517505 — on courier forms, bank applications, GST registration, Aadhaar update requests, and any official document that asks for a postal code. This is the code India Post uses internally to route letters and parcels to this office's delivery area. Using a nearby locality's code, even one that shares the same first five digits, can reroute your mail to a different delivery point entirely.
Where Pakala Railway Colony Sits in the Postal Chain
Every post office in India connects upward through a chain of administrative offices — and knowing this chain matters when a delivery goes wrong, when you need to escalate a complaint, or when you're looking for a service that the local office doesn't offer directly.
Pakala Railway Colony (B.O) is the delivery point for residents and businesses in this part of Pakala Taluk. Mail addressed to 517505 arrives here and is distributed to the surrounding addresses.
Moving up the chain: Pakala Railway Colony reports to Perumallapalle S.O — the Sub-Office that manages a cluster of Branch Offices in this area, including Pakala Railway Colony. Perumallapalle S.O handles services that aren't available at the Branch Office level and is the first escalation point for delivery complaints specific to this locality.
Above Perumallapalle S.O is Tirupati H.O— the Head Post Office for this part of Chittoor. Tirupati H.Ois where district-level postal accounting, treasury functions, and unresolved consumer grievances are handled. If a parcel is showing as in transit within the Tirupati Division but hasn't arrived, Tirupati H.Ois the right office to contact.
Above the Head Office sits the Tirupati Postal Division, which is part of the Kurnool Region , under the Andhra PradeshPostal Circle headquartered in ANDHRA PRADESH. The Chief Postmaster General (CPMG) of the Andhra PradeshCircle oversees all postal operations across the state.
In plain terms: if you have a delivery problem at Pakala Railway Colony, the escalation path is — Pakala Railway Colony → Perumallapalle S.O → Tirupati H.O→ Tirupati Division office.
Delivery Status — What It Means for 517505
Pakala Railway Colony is a {Delivery_Status} office. If Delivery Status = Delivery: This means Pakala Railway Colony runs its own postman route. Letters, Speed Post articles, registered parcels, and e-commerce deliveries addressed to 517505 are brought to this office and dispatched from here to the individual doorsteps within its jurisdiction. When a tracking update says "out for delivery," the postman is working out of Pakala Railway Colony.
If Delivery Status = Non-Delivery: This means Pakala Railway Colony accepts mail for booking and handles administrative services, but does not run a doorstep delivery route. Inbound mail addressed to 517505 is passed to Perumallapalle S.O or another nearby delivery office for the final leg. If you're waiting for a parcel and tracking shows it has reached the Tirupati Division but not been delivered, contact Perumallapalle S.O — that is the office handling delivery for this area.
Understanding PIN Code 517505
The code 517505 is not a random number. Each digit carries a specific routing instruction that the India Post sorting system reads automatically.
Breaking down 517505: The first digit — {D1}
— places this post office in Postal Zone {D1} of India's national postal network. This zone covers {Zone_States}, and every PIN code beginning with {D1} belongs to this geographic region.
The second digit — {D2}— together with the first digit, identifies the specific postal circle. The combination {D1}{D2} is the identifier for the Andhra PradeshPostal Circle, which covers ANDHRA PRADESH. If you see a PIN code starting with {D1}{D2}, it belongs to ANDHRA PRADESH.
The third digit — {D3} — is the sorting district code. When mail arrives at the ANDHRA PRADESH sorting hub, this digit routes it directly to the Chittoor area. The three-digit combination {D1}{D2}{D3} identifies the
Tirupati sorting district The final three digits — {D4}{D5}{D6} — identify Pakala Railway Colony specifically as the delivery post office. These are what separate this office from every other post office in Chittoor. Two offices in the same district share the same first three digits but differ in the last three. Getting the last three digits wrong is the most common addressing mistake — and it's the one that causes actual misdelivery.
So 517505 reads as: Zone {D1} → Andhra PradeshCircle → Tirupati sorting hub → Pakala Railway Colony delivery office.
Where to Use PIN Code 517505
The code 517505 is the valid postal identifier for Pakala Railway Colony's service area. Here is where you will be asked for it and why accuracy matters each time:
E-commerce orders (Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, and others) When placing an order online, entering 517505 is how the platform checks whether your locality is serviceable, which courier partner handles deliveries there, and what the estimated delivery date is. Some platforms also use it to determine which fulfilment centre your order ships from. A wrong code can show your area as unserviceable or route the order to a different delivery zone.
Bank account opening and address KYC Banks and fintech platforms cross-check the PIN code you provide against postal records. If the code does not match India Post's records for your locality, the KYC check flags a mismatch and can stall the application. 517505 is the correct code for addresses in the Pakala Railway Colony service area.
GST registration The business address on a GST application must use a valid PIN code that matches postal records. For any business operating in the area served by Pakala Railway Colony, 517505 is the code to use on the registration form and on all GST invoices. An incorrect code can trigger a mismatch during return reconciliation.
Aadhaar address update If you are updating your Aadhaar address to a location served by Pakala Railway Colony, use 517505 as the postal code on the update form. The UIDAI system validates this against India Post's official records.
Court filings, legal documents, and affidavits Address fields in legal documentation — affidavits, court filings, notarised documents, property registrations — require a verified PIN code. 517505 is the valid code for Pakala Railway Colony's jurisdiction and is accepted across all state and central government systems.
Services at Pakala Railway Colony
The range of services at any post office depends on its classification. As a B.O, here is what Pakala Railway Colony typically handles and what you may need to access at Perumallapalle S.O or Tirupati H.Ofor:
Available at Pakala Railway Colony:Acceptance and delivery of ordinary letters, registered post, Speed Post, and parcels. Money order issuance and payment. Basic savings account transactions. India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) services including Aadhaar-enabled payments and domestic money transfers — increasingly delivered at doorstep level by Grameen Dak Sevak (GDS) staff. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana and other DBT-linked scheme facilitation. Pension disbursements. Sale of postage stamps (definitive and standard commemorative issues). Recurring deposit transactions.
For these, visit Perumallapalle S.O or Tirupati H.O: Public Provident Fund (PPF) account opening and management. National Savings Certificate (NSC) and Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) investment accounts. Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS). Postal Life Insurance (PLI) and Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI) policies. Aadhaar enrolment and biometric update services. Passport application and collection (if a POPSK is active). International mail and parcel bookings. Post box and post bag rental facilities.
How to Reach Perumallapalle S.O and Tirupati H.O
If a service you need is not available at Pakala Railway Colony, here is where to go next:
Perumallapalle S.O is the managing Sub-Office for Pakala Railway Colony. It offers the full range of postal and savings services and is the first point of contact for delivery complaints and account-related queries specific to the Pakala Railway Colony area.
Tirupati H.O — the Chittoor Head Post Office — is the district-level hub for escalations, complex account matters, Speed Post processing, and any service not available at Sub-Office level.
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FAQs — Pakala Railway Colony
What is the PIN code of Pakala Railway Colony?
The PIN code of Pakala Railway Colony is 517505. This is a B.O located in Pakala Taluk, Chittoor district, ANDHRA PRADESH, India. It falls under the Tirupati Postal Division of the Andhra PradeshPostal Circle. Use this 6-digit code on all courier forms, bank applications, government documents, and online delivery address fields.
What type of post office is Pakala Railway Colony?
Pakala Railway Colony is classified as a B.O. In the India Post hierarchy, this determines which services are available directly at this office and which require a visit to the managing Sub-Office (Perumallapalle S.O) or Head Post Office (Tirupati H.O). Full investment scheme services like PPF and NSC are generally available only at Sub-Office and Head Office level.
Is Pakala Railway Colony a delivery post office?
Pakala Railway Colony has a {Delivery_Status} status. If it is a delivery office, it handles the last-mile drop-off of letters, registered articles, Speed Post, and parcels to addresses within its jurisdiction. If it is a non-delivery office, inbound mail for this area is handled by Perumallapalle S.O for actual doorstep delivery.
Which Sub-Office manages Pakala Railway Colony?
Pakala Railway Colony falls under Perumallapalle S.O as its managing Sub-Office. For services not directly available at Pakala Railway Colony — such as investment account openings, Aadhaar updates, or complaint escalations — Perumallapalle S.O is your next point of contact.
Which Head Post Office is Pakala Railway Colony linked to?
The parent Head Post Office for Pakala Railway Colony is Tirupati H.O. This is the district-level administrative office overseeing all postal operations in this part of Chittoor. For unresolved delivery complaints or high-value consignment queries, escalate to Tirupati H.Oafter first contacting Perumallapalle S.O.
Which district and state does Pakala Railway Colony belong to?
Pakala Railway Colony is located in Chittoor district, ANDHRA PRADESH, India. It falls under the Pakala Taluk within that district, and is part of the Tirupati Postal Division under the Andhra PradeshPostal Circle.
What taluk does Pakala Railway Colony come under?
Pakala Railway Colony is in Pakala Taluk, Chittoor district. The taluk is the administrative block that groups this post office with surrounding villages and localities for both postal and revenue administration purposes.
Which postal circle and region does Pakala Railway Colony belong to?
Pakala Railway Colony is part of the Andhra PradeshPostal Circle, under the Kurnool Postal Region, in the Tirupati Postal Division. The Andhra PradeshCircle is headquartered in the state capital and is headed by the Chief Postmaster General (CPMG). If you ever need to contact postal administration above the Head Office level, the Kurnool Region office is the next escalation point.
Can I open a PPF or NSC account at Pakala Railway Colony?
As a B.O, Pakala Railway Colony may not offer the full suite of investment scheme accounts at the counter level. For PPF, NSC, Kisan Vikas Patra, and Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, visit Perumallapalle S.O or Tirupati H.Odirectly, where a full-service savings counter is available. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana and basic recurring deposits can often be facilitated at the Branch Office level.
Is India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) available at Pakala Railway Colony?
IPPB services are being expanded across all post offices in ANDHRA PRADESH. At Branch Office level, IPPB transactions — including Aadhaar-based withdrawals, deposits, and domestic money transfers — are often handled by the Grameen Dak Sevak (GDS) staff, who carry mobile banking devices for doorstep service in rural areas. Contact Perumallapalle S.O to confirm current IPPB availability at Pakala Railway Colony.
How do I track a Speed Post sent to PIN code 517505?
Use the 13-digit tracking number printed on your booking receipt and enter it at the India Post tracking portal (indiapost.gov.in). Once the article reaches the Tirupati Division sorting hub, it will be assigned to Pakala Railway Colony for final delivery. If tracking shows the article has arrived at the division but hasn't been delivered within the expected window, contact Perumallapalle S.O with the tracking number.
How do I complain about a delayed or missing article at Pakala Railway Colony?
Note the tracking number from your booking receipt and check the current status on the India Post portal. If the article is showing delayed at the Tirupati Division level, contact Perumallapalle S.O first — they manage delivery operations for this area. If unresolved, escalate to Tirupati H.O, which handles consumer grievances for the district. You can also file a complaint online through the India Post consumer grievance portal using your tracking reference.
Can I receive international parcels at Pakala Railway Colony?
International parcels addressed to 517505 are processed at the nearest Foreign Post Office (FPO) and then routed through the Tirupati Division to Pakala Railway Colony for local delivery. For outbound international mail — booking registered letters or parcels to addresses outside India — visit Perumallapalle S.O or Tirupati H.O, which handle international mail acceptance and documentation.
What are the working hours of Pakala Railway Colony?
Sub-Offices and Head Post Offices in ANDHRA PRADESH generally operate Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturdays. Branch Offices may have shorter public hours — typically 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays — depending on the GDS staff schedule and local conditions. For confirmed current timings, contact Perumallapalle S.O.
Is Aadhaar enrolment or update available at Pakala Railway Colony?
Aadhaar enrolment and update services — including address changes, mobile number updates, and biometric corrections — are available at designated post offices. As a B.O, Pakala Railway Colony may not offer this directly. For Aadhaar services, visit Tirupati H.Oor a designated Sub-Office in Chittoor. Check the UIDAI locator tool or call Perumallapalle S.O to find the nearest active enrolment centre.
Can I buy postage stamps at Pakala Railway Colony?
Yes. Definitive postage stamps for domestic and international mail are available at all post offices, including Branch Offices. Special commemorative stamp releases and philatelic products may be available only at the Head Office or major Sub-Offices — check with Perumallapalle S.O for availability of specific issues.
What is the difference between Pakala Railway Colony and Perumallapalle S.O?
Pakala Railway Colony is a B.O — it handles local mail delivery and basic financial services for the immediate Pakala Taluk area it serves. Perumallapalle S.O is its managing Sub-Office — a larger, full-service postal outlet that offers the complete range of savings, investment, Speed Post, and administrative services, and that supervises Pakala Railway Colony as part of its Branch Office cluster. If a service isn't available at Pakala Railway Colony, the next step is always Perumallapalle S.O.