Office Details — Akkivaram
Akkivaram Pin Code is 535216.Akkivaram is located in district Vizianagaram, ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA.
Akkivaram — PIN Code 535216
The PIN code for Akkivaram is 535216. This is a B.O located in Denkada Taluk, Vizianagaram district, ANDHRA PRADESH, India. It operates under the Vizianagaram Postal Division, within the Visakhapatnam Region of the
Andhra PradeshPostal Circle
For all mail addressed to Akkivaram, the correct 6-digit code to use is 535216 — 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 Akkivaram 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.
Akkivaram (B.O) is the delivery point for residents and businesses in this part of Denkada Taluk. Mail addressed to 535216 arrives here and is distributed to the surrounding addresses.
Moving up the chain: Akkivaram reports to Bhogapuram S.O — the Sub-Office that manages a cluster of Branch Offices in this area, including Akkivaram. Bhogapuram 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 Bhogapuram S.O is Vizianagaram H.O— the Head Post Office for this part of Vizianagaram. Vizianagaram 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 Vizianagaram Division but hasn't arrived, Vizianagaram H.Ois the right office to contact.
Above the Head Office sits the Vizianagaram Postal Division, which is part of the Visakhapatnam 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 Akkivaram, the escalation path is — Akkivaram → Bhogapuram S.O → Vizianagaram H.O→ Vizianagaram Division office.
Delivery Status — What It Means for 535216
Akkivaram is a {Delivery_Status} office. If Delivery Status = Delivery: This means Akkivaram runs its own postman route. Letters, Speed Post articles, registered parcels, and e-commerce deliveries addressed to 535216 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 Akkivaram.
If Delivery Status = Non-Delivery: This means Akkivaram accepts mail for booking and handles administrative services, but does not run a doorstep delivery route. Inbound mail addressed to 535216 is passed to Bhogapuram 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 Vizianagaram Division but not been delivered, contact Bhogapuram S.O — that is the office handling delivery for this area.
Understanding PIN Code 535216
The code 535216 is not a random number. Each digit carries a specific routing instruction that the India Post sorting system reads automatically.
Breaking down 535216: 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 Vizianagaram area. The three-digit combination {D1}{D2}{D3} identifies the
Vizianagaram sorting district The final three digits — {D4}{D5}{D6} — identify Akkivaram specifically as the delivery post office. These are what separate this office from every other post office in Vizianagaram. 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 535216 reads as: Zone {D1} → Andhra PradeshCircle → Vizianagaram sorting hub → Akkivaram delivery office.
Where to Use PIN Code 535216
The code 535216 is the valid postal identifier for Akkivaram'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 535216 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. 535216 is the correct code for addresses in the Akkivaram 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 Akkivaram, 535216 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 Akkivaram, use 535216 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. 535216 is the valid code for Akkivaram's jurisdiction and is accepted across all state and central government systems.
Services at Akkivaram
The range of services at any post office depends on its classification. As a B.O, here is what Akkivaram typically handles and what you may need to access at Bhogapuram S.O or Vizianagaram H.Ofor:
Available at Akkivaram: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 Bhogapuram S.O or Vizianagaram 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 Bhogapuram S.O and Vizianagaram H.O
If a service you need is not available at Akkivaram, here is where to go next:
Bhogapuram S.O is the managing Sub-Office for Akkivaram. 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 Akkivaram area.
Vizianagaram H.O — the Vizianagaram 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 — Akkivaram
What is the PIN code of Akkivaram?
The PIN code of Akkivaram is 535216. This is a B.O located in Denkada Taluk, Vizianagaram district, ANDHRA PRADESH, India. It falls under the Vizianagaram 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 Akkivaram?
Akkivaram 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 (Bhogapuram S.O) or Head Post Office (Vizianagaram H.O). Full investment scheme services like PPF and NSC are generally available only at Sub-Office and Head Office level.
Is Akkivaram a delivery post office?
Akkivaram 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 Bhogapuram S.O for actual doorstep delivery.
Which Sub-Office manages Akkivaram?
Akkivaram falls under Bhogapuram S.O as its managing Sub-Office. For services not directly available at Akkivaram — such as investment account openings, Aadhaar updates, or complaint escalations — Bhogapuram S.O is your next point of contact.
Which Head Post Office is Akkivaram linked to?
The parent Head Post Office for Akkivaram is Vizianagaram H.O. This is the district-level administrative office overseeing all postal operations in this part of Vizianagaram. For unresolved delivery complaints or high-value consignment queries, escalate to Vizianagaram H.Oafter first contacting Bhogapuram S.O.
Which district and state does Akkivaram belong to?
Akkivaram is located in Vizianagaram district, ANDHRA PRADESH, India. It falls under the Denkada Taluk within that district, and is part of the Vizianagaram Postal Division under the Andhra PradeshPostal Circle.
What taluk does Akkivaram come under?
Akkivaram is in Denkada Taluk, Vizianagaram 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 Akkivaram belong to?
Akkivaram is part of the Andhra PradeshPostal Circle, under the Visakhapatnam Postal Region, in the Vizianagaram 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 Visakhapatnam Region office is the next escalation point.
Can I open a PPF or NSC account at Akkivaram?
As a B.O, Akkivaram 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 Bhogapuram S.O or Vizianagaram 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 Akkivaram?
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 Bhogapuram S.O to confirm current IPPB availability at Akkivaram.
How do I track a Speed Post sent to PIN code 535216?
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 Vizianagaram Division sorting hub, it will be assigned to Akkivaram for final delivery. If tracking shows the article has arrived at the division but hasn't been delivered within the expected window, contact Bhogapuram S.O with the tracking number.
How do I complain about a delayed or missing article at Akkivaram?
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 Vizianagaram Division level, contact Bhogapuram S.O first — they manage delivery operations for this area. If unresolved, escalate to Vizianagaram 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 Akkivaram?
International parcels addressed to 535216 are processed at the nearest Foreign Post Office (FPO) and then routed through the Vizianagaram Division to Akkivaram for local delivery. For outbound international mail — booking registered letters or parcels to addresses outside India — visit Bhogapuram S.O or Vizianagaram H.O, which handle international mail acceptance and documentation.
What are the working hours of Akkivaram?
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 Bhogapuram S.O.
Is Aadhaar enrolment or update available at Akkivaram?
Aadhaar enrolment and update services — including address changes, mobile number updates, and biometric corrections — are available at designated post offices. As a B.O, Akkivaram may not offer this directly. For Aadhaar services, visit Vizianagaram H.Oor a designated Sub-Office in Vizianagaram. Check the UIDAI locator tool or call Bhogapuram S.O to find the nearest active enrolment centre.
Can I buy postage stamps at Akkivaram?
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 Bhogapuram S.O for availability of specific issues.
What is the difference between Akkivaram and Bhogapuram S.O?
Akkivaram is a B.O — it handles local mail delivery and basic financial services for the immediate Denkada Taluk area it serves. Bhogapuram 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 Akkivaram as part of its Branch Office cluster. If a service isn't available at Akkivaram, the next step is always Bhogapuram S.O.