Office Details — Bara Shankar
Bara Shankar Pin Code is 845457.Bara Shankar is located in district East Champaran, BIHAR, INDIA.
Bara Shankar Post Office PIN Code: 845457
The PIN code of Bara Shankar post office is 845457. It is a B.O located in Dhaka taluk of {District} district, BIHAR, and its delivery status is {Delivery Status}.
Bara Shankar Post Office Details
| Detail | Information |
| Post Office Name | Bara Shankar |
| PIN Code | 845457 |
| Office Type | B.O |
| Delivery Status | {Delivery Status} |
| Taluk | Dhaka |
| District | East Champaran |
| State | BIHAR |
| Postal Division | East Champaran |
| Postal Region | Muzaffarpur |
| Postal Circle | Bihar |
| Related Sub Office | Patahi S.O (East Champaran) |
| Related Head Office | Motihari H.O |
| Country |
India |
About Bara Shankar Post Office
Bara Shankar is a post office under India Post in Dhaka taluk, {District} district, BIHAR. It is identified by the PIN code 845457 and serves residents, shops and businesses in and around its area.
The office falls under the East Champaran postal division, which is part of the {Region} region of the {Circle} postal circle. Mail sent to this office is routed through Motihari 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, Bara Shankar is one of the main post offices in East Champaran. 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, Bara Shankar works under Motihari 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, Bara Shankar mainly serves the local village and nearby rural areas. It reports to Patahi S.O (East Champaran), which in turn comes under Motihari H.O. For many people living nearby, this Branch Office is the closest point to send and receive mail.
Delivery Status of Bara Shankar
Use the block below that matches the delivery status:
[If Delivery Status = Delivery]
Bara Shankar is a delivery post office. This means letters, parcels, Speed Post and registered articles addressed to PIN code 845457 are delivered directly to homes and offices in its area by staff from this office.
[If Delivery Status = Non-Delivery]
Bara Shankar 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 Bara Shankar
Here is how Bara Shankar fits into the India Post network:
- Post Office: Bara Shankar (B.O)
- Sub Office: Patahi S.O (East Champaran)
- Head Office: Motihari H.O
- Division: East Champaran
- Region: Muzaffarpur
- Circle: Bihar
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 845457
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
Bara Shankar
Dhaka, East Champaran
BIHAR – 845457
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 Bara Shankar 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 Bara Shankar, 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 845457
You will need the PIN code 845457 if your address falls under Bara Shankar 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 845457
The PIN code 845457 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 Dhaka, East Champaran
Nearest Location pincode of Bara Shankar
FAQs — Bara Shankar
What is the PIN code of Bara Shankar?
The PIN code of Bara Shankar is 845457. This is a B.O located in Dhaka Taluk, East Champaran district, BIHAR, India. It falls under the East Champaran Postal Division of the BiharPostal 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 Bara Shankar?
The PIN code of Bara Shankar post office in {District}, BIHAR is 845457.
Which district does Bara Shankar post office belong to?
Bara Shankar post office is in {District} district of BIHAR.
Which taluk is Bara Shankar in?
Bara Shankar falls under Dhaka taluk.
What type of post office is Bara Shankar?
Bara Shankar is a B.O under India Post.
Is Bara Shankar a delivery post office?
The delivery status of Bara Shankar 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 Bara Shankar?
The Head Office of Bara Shankar is {Related Head Office}.
What is the Sub Office of Bara Shankar?
Bara Shankar is linked to {Related Sub Office}.
Which postal division does Bara Shankar come under?
Bara Shankar comes under the East Champaran postal division, in the Muzaffarpur region of the {Circle} circle.
Do other areas share the PIN code 845457?
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 845457 for Aadhaar, bank KYC or GST registration?
Yes, if your address is served by Bara Shankar post office, you can use 845457 for Aadhaar updates, bank KYC, GST registration and other official forms.
How do I track a parcel sent to Bara Shankar?
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 Bara Shankar or its Head Office, {Related Head Office}.
What should I do if my parcel is not delivered to Bara Shankar?
First, check that the address and PIN code 845457 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 Bara Shankar?
Sub-Offices and Head Post Offices in BIHAR 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 Patahi S.O (East Champaran).
Is Aadhaar enrolment or update available at Bara Shankar?
Aadhaar enrolment and update services — including address changes, mobile number updates, and biometric corrections — are available at designated post offices. As a B.O, Bara Shankar may not offer this directly. For Aadhaar services, visit Motihari H.Oor a designated Sub-Office in East Champaran. Check the UIDAI locator tool or call Patahi S.O (East Champaran) to find the nearest active enrolment centre.
Can I buy postage stamps at Bara Shankar?
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 Patahi S.O (East Champaran) for availability of specific issues.
What is the difference between Bara Shankar and Patahi S.O (East Champaran)?
Bara Shankar is a B.O — it handles local mail delivery and basic financial services for the immediate Dhaka Taluk area it serves. Patahi S.O (East Champaran) 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 Bara Shankar as part of its Branch Office cluster. If a service isn't available at Bara Shankar, the next step is always Patahi S.O (East Champaran).