Office Details — Deokali
Deokali Pin Code is 824118.Deokali is located in district Gaya, BIHAR, INDIA.
Deokali — PIN Code 824118
The PIN code for Deokali is 824118. This is a B.O located in G.mills Taluk, Gaya district, BIHAR, India. It operates under the Gaya Postal Division, within the Patna HQ Region of the
BiharPostal Circle
For all mail addressed to Deokali, the correct 6-digit code to use is 824118 — 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 Deokali 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.
Deokali (B.O) is the delivery point for residents and businesses in this part of G.mills Taluk. Mail addressed to 824118 arrives here and is distributed to the surrounding addresses.
Moving up the chain: Deokali reports to Guraru Mills S.O — the Sub-Office that manages a cluster of Branch Offices in this area, including Deokali. Guraru Mills 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 Guraru Mills S.O is Gaya H.O— the Head Post Office for this part of Gaya. Gaya 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 Gaya Division but hasn't arrived, Gaya H.Ois the right office to contact.
Above the Head Office sits the Gaya Postal Division, which is part of the Patna HQ Region , under the BiharPostal Circle headquartered in BIHAR. The Chief Postmaster General (CPMG) of the BiharCircle oversees all postal operations across the state.
In plain terms: if you have a delivery problem at Deokali, the escalation path is — Deokali → Guraru Mills S.O → Gaya H.O→ Gaya Division office.
Delivery Status — What It Means for 824118
Deokali is a {Delivery_Status} office. If Delivery Status = Delivery: This means Deokali runs its own postman route. Letters, Speed Post articles, registered parcels, and e-commerce deliveries addressed to 824118 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 Deokali.
If Delivery Status = Non-Delivery: This means Deokali accepts mail for booking and handles administrative services, but does not run a doorstep delivery route. Inbound mail addressed to 824118 is passed to Guraru Mills 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 Gaya Division but not been delivered, contact Guraru Mills S.O — that is the office handling delivery for this area.
Understanding PIN Code 824118
The code 824118 is not a random number. Each digit carries a specific routing instruction that the India Post sorting system reads automatically.
Breaking down 824118: 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 BiharPostal Circle, which covers BIHAR. If you see a PIN code starting with {D1}{D2}, it belongs to BIHAR.
The third digit — {D3} — is the sorting district code. When mail arrives at the BIHAR sorting hub, this digit routes it directly to the Gaya area. The three-digit combination {D1}{D2}{D3} identifies the
Gaya sorting district The final three digits — {D4}{D5}{D6} — identify Deokali specifically as the delivery post office. These are what separate this office from every other post office in Gaya. 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 824118 reads as: Zone {D1} → BiharCircle → Gaya sorting hub → Deokali delivery office.
Where to Use PIN Code 824118
The code 824118 is the valid postal identifier for Deokali'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 824118 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. 824118 is the correct code for addresses in the Deokali 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 Deokali, 824118 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 Deokali, use 824118 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. 824118 is the valid code for Deokali's jurisdiction and is accepted across all state and central government systems.
Services at Deokali
The range of services at any post office depends on its classification. As a B.O, here is what Deokali typically handles and what you may need to access at Guraru Mills S.O or Gaya H.Ofor:
Available at Deokali: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 Guraru Mills S.O or Gaya 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 Guraru Mills S.O and Gaya H.O
If a service you need is not available at Deokali, here is where to go next:
Guraru Mills S.O is the managing Sub-Office for Deokali. 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 Deokali area.
Gaya H.O — the Gaya 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 — Deokali
What is the PIN code of Deokali?
The PIN code of Deokali is 824118. This is a B.O located in G.mills Taluk, Gaya district, BIHAR, India. It falls under the Gaya 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 type of post office is Deokali?
Deokali 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 (Guraru Mills S.O) or Head Post Office (Gaya H.O). Full investment scheme services like PPF and NSC are generally available only at Sub-Office and Head Office level.
Is Deokali a delivery post office?
Deokali 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 Guraru Mills S.O for actual doorstep delivery.
Which Sub-Office manages Deokali?
Deokali falls under Guraru Mills S.O as its managing Sub-Office. For services not directly available at Deokali — such as investment account openings, Aadhaar updates, or complaint escalations — Guraru Mills S.O is your next point of contact.
Which Head Post Office is Deokali linked to?
The parent Head Post Office for Deokali is Gaya H.O. This is the district-level administrative office overseeing all postal operations in this part of Gaya. For unresolved delivery complaints or high-value consignment queries, escalate to Gaya H.Oafter first contacting Guraru Mills S.O.
Which district and state does Deokali belong to?
Deokali is located in Gaya district, BIHAR, India. It falls under the G.mills Taluk within that district, and is part of the Gaya Postal Division under the BiharPostal Circle.
What taluk does Deokali come under?
Deokali is in G.mills Taluk, Gaya 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 Deokali belong to?
Deokali is part of the BiharPostal Circle, under the Patna HQ Postal Region, in the Gaya Postal Division. The BiharCircle 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 Patna HQ Region office is the next escalation point.
Can I open a PPF or NSC account at Deokali?
As a B.O, Deokali 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 Guraru Mills S.O or Gaya 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 Deokali?
IPPB services are being expanded across all post offices in BIHAR. 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 Guraru Mills S.O to confirm current IPPB availability at Deokali.
How do I track a Speed Post sent to PIN code 824118?
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 Gaya Division sorting hub, it will be assigned to Deokali for final delivery. If tracking shows the article has arrived at the division but hasn't been delivered within the expected window, contact Guraru Mills S.O with the tracking number.
How do I complain about a delayed or missing article at Deokali?
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 Gaya Division level, contact Guraru Mills S.O first — they manage delivery operations for this area. If unresolved, escalate to Gaya 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 Deokali?
International parcels addressed to 824118 are processed at the nearest Foreign Post Office (FPO) and then routed through the Gaya Division to Deokali for local delivery. For outbound international mail — booking registered letters or parcels to addresses outside India — visit Guraru Mills S.O or Gaya H.O, which handle international mail acceptance and documentation.
What are the working hours of Deokali?
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 Guraru Mills S.O.
Is Aadhaar enrolment or update available at Deokali?
Aadhaar enrolment and update services — including address changes, mobile number updates, and biometric corrections — are available at designated post offices. As a B.O, Deokali may not offer this directly. For Aadhaar services, visit Gaya H.Oor a designated Sub-Office in Gaya. Check the UIDAI locator tool or call Guraru Mills S.O to find the nearest active enrolment centre.
Can I buy postage stamps at Deokali?
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 Guraru Mills S.O for availability of specific issues.
What is the difference between Deokali and Guraru Mills S.O?
Deokali is a B.O — it handles local mail delivery and basic financial services for the immediate G.mills Taluk area it serves. Guraru Mills 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 Deokali as part of its Branch Office cluster. If a service isn't available at Deokali, the next step is always Guraru Mills S.O.