Office Details — Buraburi Than
Buraburi Than Pin Code is 786157.Buraburi Than is located in district Tinsukia, ASSAM, INDIA.
Buraburi Than — PIN Code 786157
The PIN code for Buraburi Than is 786157. This is a B.O located in Chapakhowa Taluk, Tinsukia district, ASSAM, India. It operates under the Tinsukia Postal Division, within the Dibrugarh Region of the
AssamPostal Circle
For all mail addressed to Buraburi Than, the correct 6-digit code to use is 786157 — 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 Buraburi Than 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.
Buraburi Than (B.O) is the delivery point for residents and businesses in this part of Chapakhowa Taluk. Mail addressed to 786157 arrives here and is distributed to the surrounding addresses.
Moving up the chain: Buraburi Than reports to Chapakhowa S.O — the Sub-Office that manages a cluster of Branch Offices in this area, including Buraburi Than. Chapakhowa 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 Chapakhowa S.O is Tinsukia H.O— the Head Post Office for this part of Tinsukia. Tinsukia 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 Tinsukia Division but hasn't arrived, Tinsukia H.Ois the right office to contact.
Above the Head Office sits the Tinsukia Postal Division, which is part of the Dibrugarh Region , under the AssamPostal Circle headquartered in ASSAM. The Chief Postmaster General (CPMG) of the AssamCircle oversees all postal operations across the state.
In plain terms: if you have a delivery problem at Buraburi Than, the escalation path is — Buraburi Than → Chapakhowa S.O → Tinsukia H.O→ Tinsukia Division office.
Delivery Status — What It Means for 786157
Buraburi Than is a {Delivery_Status} office. If Delivery Status = Delivery: This means Buraburi Than runs its own postman route. Letters, Speed Post articles, registered parcels, and e-commerce deliveries addressed to 786157 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 Buraburi Than.
If Delivery Status = Non-Delivery: This means Buraburi Than accepts mail for booking and handles administrative services, but does not run a doorstep delivery route. Inbound mail addressed to 786157 is passed to Chapakhowa 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 Tinsukia Division but not been delivered, contact Chapakhowa S.O — that is the office handling delivery for this area.
Understanding PIN Code 786157
The code 786157 is not a random number. Each digit carries a specific routing instruction that the India Post sorting system reads automatically.
Breaking down 786157: 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 AssamPostal Circle, which covers ASSAM. If you see a PIN code starting with {D1}{D2}, it belongs to ASSAM.
The third digit — {D3} — is the sorting district code. When mail arrives at the ASSAM sorting hub, this digit routes it directly to the Tinsukia area. The three-digit combination {D1}{D2}{D3} identifies the
Tinsukia sorting district The final three digits — {D4}{D5}{D6} — identify Buraburi Than specifically as the delivery post office. These are what separate this office from every other post office in Tinsukia. 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 786157 reads as: Zone {D1} → AssamCircle → Tinsukia sorting hub → Buraburi Than delivery office.
Where to Use PIN Code 786157
The code 786157 is the valid postal identifier for Buraburi Than'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 786157 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. 786157 is the correct code for addresses in the Buraburi Than 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 Buraburi Than, 786157 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 Buraburi Than, use 786157 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. 786157 is the valid code for Buraburi Than's jurisdiction and is accepted across all state and central government systems.
Services at Buraburi Than
The range of services at any post office depends on its classification. As a B.O, here is what Buraburi Than typically handles and what you may need to access at Chapakhowa S.O or Tinsukia H.Ofor:
Available at Buraburi Than: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 Chapakhowa S.O or Tinsukia 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 Chapakhowa S.O and Tinsukia H.O
If a service you need is not available at Buraburi Than, here is where to go next:
Chapakhowa S.O is the managing Sub-Office for Buraburi Than. 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 Buraburi Than area.
Tinsukia H.O — the Tinsukia 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 — Buraburi Than
What is the PIN code of Buraburi Than?
The PIN code of Buraburi Than is 786157. This is a B.O located in Chapakhowa Taluk, Tinsukia district, ASSAM, India. It falls under the Tinsukia Postal Division of the AssamPostal 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 Buraburi Than?
Buraburi Than 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 (Chapakhowa S.O) or Head Post Office (Tinsukia H.O). Full investment scheme services like PPF and NSC are generally available only at Sub-Office and Head Office level.
Is Buraburi Than a delivery post office?
Buraburi Than 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 Chapakhowa S.O for actual doorstep delivery.
Which Sub-Office manages Buraburi Than?
Buraburi Than falls under Chapakhowa S.O as its managing Sub-Office. For services not directly available at Buraburi Than — such as investment account openings, Aadhaar updates, or complaint escalations — Chapakhowa S.O is your next point of contact.
Which Head Post Office is Buraburi Than linked to?
The parent Head Post Office for Buraburi Than is Tinsukia H.O. This is the district-level administrative office overseeing all postal operations in this part of Tinsukia. For unresolved delivery complaints or high-value consignment queries, escalate to Tinsukia H.Oafter first contacting Chapakhowa S.O.
Which district and state does Buraburi Than belong to?
Buraburi Than is located in Tinsukia district, ASSAM, India. It falls under the Chapakhowa Taluk within that district, and is part of the Tinsukia Postal Division under the AssamPostal Circle.
What taluk does Buraburi Than come under?
Buraburi Than is in Chapakhowa Taluk, Tinsukia 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 Buraburi Than belong to?
Buraburi Than is part of the AssamPostal Circle, under the Dibrugarh Postal Region, in the Tinsukia Postal Division. The AssamCircle 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 Dibrugarh Region office is the next escalation point.
Can I open a PPF or NSC account at Buraburi Than?
As a B.O, Buraburi Than 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 Chapakhowa S.O or Tinsukia 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 Buraburi Than?
IPPB services are being expanded across all post offices in ASSAM. 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 Chapakhowa S.O to confirm current IPPB availability at Buraburi Than.
How do I track a Speed Post sent to PIN code 786157?
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 Tinsukia Division sorting hub, it will be assigned to Buraburi Than for final delivery. If tracking shows the article has arrived at the division but hasn't been delivered within the expected window, contact Chapakhowa S.O with the tracking number.
How do I complain about a delayed or missing article at Buraburi Than?
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 Tinsukia Division level, contact Chapakhowa S.O first — they manage delivery operations for this area. If unresolved, escalate to Tinsukia 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 Buraburi Than?
International parcels addressed to 786157 are processed at the nearest Foreign Post Office (FPO) and then routed through the Tinsukia Division to Buraburi Than for local delivery. For outbound international mail — booking registered letters or parcels to addresses outside India — visit Chapakhowa S.O or Tinsukia H.O, which handle international mail acceptance and documentation.
What are the working hours of Buraburi Than?
Sub-Offices and Head Post Offices in ASSAM 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 Chapakhowa S.O.
Is Aadhaar enrolment or update available at Buraburi Than?
Aadhaar enrolment and update services — including address changes, mobile number updates, and biometric corrections — are available at designated post offices. As a B.O, Buraburi Than may not offer this directly. For Aadhaar services, visit Tinsukia H.Oor a designated Sub-Office in Tinsukia. Check the UIDAI locator tool or call Chapakhowa S.O to find the nearest active enrolment centre.
Can I buy postage stamps at Buraburi Than?
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 Chapakhowa S.O for availability of specific issues.
What is the difference between Buraburi Than and Chapakhowa S.O?
Buraburi Than is a B.O — it handles local mail delivery and basic financial services for the immediate Chapakhowa Taluk area it serves. Chapakhowa 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 Buraburi Than as part of its Branch Office cluster. If a service isn't available at Buraburi Than, the next step is always Chapakhowa S.O.