Office Details — Patnam
Patnam Pin Code is 517131.Patnam is located in district Chittoor, ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA.
Patnam Post Office PIN Code: 517131
The PIN code of Patnam post office is 517131. It is a B.O located in Kanipakam taluk of {District} district, ANDHRA PRADESH, and its delivery status is {Delivery Status}.
Patnam Post Office Details
| Detail | Information |
| Post Office Name | Patnam |
| PIN Code | 517131 |
| Office Type | B.O |
| Delivery Status | {Delivery Status} |
| Taluk | Kanipakam |
| District | Chittoor |
| State | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| Postal Division | Chittoor |
| Postal Region | Kurnool |
| Postal Circle | Andhra Pradesh |
| Related Sub Office | Kanipakam S.O |
| Related Head Office | Chittoor H.O |
| Country |
India |
About Patnam Post Office
Patnam is a post office under India Post in Kanipakam taluk, {District} district, ANDHRA PRADESH. It is identified by the PIN code 517131 and serves residents, shops and businesses in and around its area.
The office falls under the Chittoor postal division, which is part of the {Region} region of the {Circle} postal circle. Mail sent to this office is routed through Chittoor H.O, which acts as its controlling Head Office.
Use the block below that matches the office type:
[If Office Type = Head Office]
As a Head Office, Patnam is one of the main post offices in Chittoor. It supervises a number of Sub Offices and Branch Offices in its area, handles bulk mail sorting and offers a wide range of postal, banking and insurance services.
[If Office Type = Sub Office]
As a Sub Office, Patnam works under Chittoor H.O. It serves its local area with everyday postal services and also manages the Branch Offices attached to it, many of which serve nearby villages.
[If Office Type = Branch Office]
As a Branch Office, Patnam mainly serves the local village and nearby rural areas. It reports to Kanipakam S.O, which in turn comes under Chittoor H.O. For many people living nearby, this Branch Office is the closest point to send and receive mail.
Delivery Status of Patnam
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[If Delivery Status = Delivery]
Patnam is a delivery post office. This means letters, parcels, Speed Post and registered articles addressed to PIN code 517131 are delivered directly to homes and offices in its area by staff from this office.
[If Delivery Status = Non-Delivery]
Patnam is a non-delivery post office. It accepts mail and provides counter services, but it does not deliver letters and parcels to homes. Doorstep delivery for this area is handled by a nearby delivery post office. If you are expecting a delivery, the article will still reach you as long as your address and PIN code are written correctly.
Postal Hierarchy of Patnam
Here is how Patnam fits into the India Post network:
- Post Office: Patnam (B.O)
- Sub Office: Kanipakam S.O
- Head Office: Chittoor H.O
- Division: Chittoor
- Region: Kurnool
- Circle: Andhra Pradesh
Knowing the Sub Office and Head Office is useful when you need to track a parcel, raise a complaint or visit a larger post office for services not offered locally.
How to Write an Address With PIN Code 517131
To make sure your letter or parcel reaches the right place, write the address in this order:
Recipient's Name
House or Flat Number, Street or Colony
Patnam
Kanipakam, Chittoor
ANDHRA PRADESH – 517131
India
Always write the full 6-digit PIN code. A missing or wrong digit can send your article to another post office and delay delivery.
Services Available at Patnam Post Office
The services offered depend on the type and size of the post office. Common services include:
- Sending and receiving letters, parcels and registered post
- Speed Post booking and delivery
- Money orders
- Post Office Savings Account, Recurring Deposit and Time Deposit
- PPF, NSC, Kisan Vikas Patra, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana and Senior Citizen Savings Scheme
- India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) accounts and Aadhaar-enabled payments
- Postal Life Insurance and Rural Postal Life Insurance
Head Offices and larger Sub Offices usually offer the full list, and some also provide Aadhaar enrolment and update services. Branch Offices mostly offer basic mail, savings and money order services. For anything not available at Patnam, you can visit {Related Sub Office} or {Related Head Office}.
We recommend calling or visiting the post office to confirm service availability and working hours before you go.
Where You Can Use PIN Code 517131
You will need the PIN code 517131 if your address falls under Patnam post office. It is commonly required for:
- Online shopping and courier deliveries
- Bank account opening and KYC
- Aadhaar address updates
- GST and business registration
- Passport, PAN and other government applications
- School, college and job application forms
Other Post Offices With PIN Code 517131
The PIN code 517131 may also be shared by other post offices, usually Branch Offices that come under the same Sub Office.
[List of post offices sharing this PIN code]
Nearby Post Offices in Kanipakam, Chittoor
Nearest Location pincode of Patnam
FAQs — Patnam
What is the PIN code of Patnam?
The PIN code of Patnam is 517131. This is a B.O located in Kanipakam Taluk, Chittoor district, ANDHRA PRADESH, India. It falls under the Chittoor 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 is the PIN code of Patnam?
The PIN code of Patnam post office in {District}, ANDHRA PRADESH is 517131.
Which district does Patnam post office belong to?
Patnam post office is in {District} district of ANDHRA PRADESH.
Which taluk is Patnam in?
Patnam falls under Kanipakam taluk.
What type of post office is Patnam?
Patnam is a B.O under India Post.
Is Patnam a delivery post office?
The delivery status of Patnam is {Delivery Status}. A delivery post office delivers mail to homes, while a non-delivery office relies on a nearby office for doorstep delivery.
What is the Head Office of Patnam?
The Head Office of Patnam is {Related Head Office}.
What is the Sub Office of Patnam?
Patnam is linked to {Related Sub Office}.
Which postal division does Patnam come under?
Patnam comes under the Chittoor postal division, in the Kurnool region of the {Circle} circle.
Do other areas share the PIN code 517131?
Yes, it is common for more than one post office or village to share the same PIN code. You can see the full list in the section above.
Can I use PIN code 517131 for Aadhaar, bank KYC or GST registration?
Yes, if your address is served by Patnam post office, you can use 517131 for Aadhaar updates, bank KYC, GST registration and other official forms.
How do I track a parcel sent to Patnam?
You can track Speed Post and registered articles on the India Post website or app using the tracking number on your booking receipt. For delays, contact Patnam or its Head Office, {Related Head Office}.
What should I do if my parcel is not delivered to Patnam?
First, check that the address and PIN code 517131 are correct. Then contact the post office directly or raise a complaint on the India Post website or by calling the India Post toll-free number 1800-266-6868.
What are the working hours of Patnam?
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 Kanipakam S.O.
Is Aadhaar enrolment or update available at Patnam?
Aadhaar enrolment and update services — including address changes, mobile number updates, and biometric corrections — are available at designated post offices. As a B.O, Patnam may not offer this directly. For Aadhaar services, visit Chittoor H.Oor a designated Sub-Office in Chittoor. Check the UIDAI locator tool or call Kanipakam S.O to find the nearest active enrolment centre.
Can I buy postage stamps at Patnam?
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 Kanipakam S.O for availability of specific issues.
What is the difference between Patnam and Kanipakam S.O?
Patnam is a B.O — it handles local mail delivery and basic financial services for the immediate Kanipakam Taluk area it serves. Kanipakam 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 Patnam as part of its Branch Office cluster. If a service isn't available at Patnam, the next step is always Kanipakam S.O.