Office Details — Hirri
Hirri Pin Code is 494229.Hirri is located in district Bastar, CHATTISGARH, INDIA.
Hirri — PIN Code 494229
The PIN code for Hirri is 494229. This is a B.O located in Keshkal Taluk, Bastar district, CHATTISGARH, India. It operates under the Bastar Postal Division, within the Raipur Region of the
ChattisgarhPostal Circle
For all mail addressed to Hirri, the correct 6-digit code to use is 494229 — 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 Hirri 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.
Hirri (B.O) is the delivery point for residents and businesses in this part of Keshkal Taluk. Mail addressed to 494229 arrives here and is distributed to the surrounding addresses.
Moving up the chain: Hirri reports to Pharasgaon Camp S.O — the Sub-Office that manages a cluster of Branch Offices in this area, including Hirri. Pharasgaon Camp 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 Pharasgaon Camp S.O is Kanker H.O— the Head Post Office for this part of Bastar. Kanker 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 Bastar Division but hasn't arrived, Kanker H.Ois the right office to contact.
Above the Head Office sits the Bastar Postal Division, which is part of the Raipur Region , under the ChattisgarhPostal Circle headquartered in CHATTISGARH. The Chief Postmaster General (CPMG) of the ChattisgarhCircle oversees all postal operations across the state.
In plain terms: if you have a delivery problem at Hirri, the escalation path is — Hirri → Pharasgaon Camp S.O → Kanker H.O→ Bastar Division office.
Delivery Status — What It Means for 494229
Hirri is a {Delivery_Status} office. If Delivery Status = Delivery: This means Hirri runs its own postman route. Letters, Speed Post articles, registered parcels, and e-commerce deliveries addressed to 494229 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 Hirri.
If Delivery Status = Non-Delivery: This means Hirri accepts mail for booking and handles administrative services, but does not run a doorstep delivery route. Inbound mail addressed to 494229 is passed to Pharasgaon Camp 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 Bastar Division but not been delivered, contact Pharasgaon Camp S.O — that is the office handling delivery for this area.
Understanding PIN Code 494229
The code 494229 is not a random number. Each digit carries a specific routing instruction that the India Post sorting system reads automatically.
Breaking down 494229: 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 ChattisgarhPostal Circle, which covers CHATTISGARH. If you see a PIN code starting with {D1}{D2}, it belongs to CHATTISGARH.
The third digit — {D3} — is the sorting district code. When mail arrives at the CHATTISGARH sorting hub, this digit routes it directly to the Bastar area. The three-digit combination {D1}{D2}{D3} identifies the
Bastar sorting district The final three digits — {D4}{D5}{D6} — identify Hirri specifically as the delivery post office. These are what separate this office from every other post office in Bastar. 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 494229 reads as: Zone {D1} → ChattisgarhCircle → Bastar sorting hub → Hirri delivery office.
Where to Use PIN Code 494229
The code 494229 is the valid postal identifier for Hirri'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 494229 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. 494229 is the correct code for addresses in the Hirri 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 Hirri, 494229 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 Hirri, use 494229 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. 494229 is the valid code for Hirri's jurisdiction and is accepted across all state and central government systems.
Services at Hirri
The range of services at any post office depends on its classification. As a B.O, here is what Hirri typically handles and what you may need to access at Pharasgaon Camp S.O or Kanker H.Ofor:
Available at Hirri: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 Pharasgaon Camp S.O or Kanker 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 Pharasgaon Camp S.O and Kanker H.O
If a service you need is not available at Hirri, here is where to go next:
Pharasgaon Camp S.O is the managing Sub-Office for Hirri. 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 Hirri area.
Kanker H.O — the Bastar 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 — Hirri
What is the PIN code of Hirri?
The PIN code of Hirri is 494229. This is a B.O located in Keshkal Taluk, Bastar district, CHATTISGARH, India. It falls under the Bastar Postal Division of the ChattisgarhPostal 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 Hirri?
Hirri 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 (Pharasgaon Camp S.O) or Head Post Office (Kanker H.O). Full investment scheme services like PPF and NSC are generally available only at Sub-Office and Head Office level.
Is Hirri a delivery post office?
Hirri 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 Pharasgaon Camp S.O for actual doorstep delivery.
Which Sub-Office manages Hirri?
Hirri falls under Pharasgaon Camp S.O as its managing Sub-Office. For services not directly available at Hirri — such as investment account openings, Aadhaar updates, or complaint escalations — Pharasgaon Camp S.O is your next point of contact.
Which Head Post Office is Hirri linked to?
The parent Head Post Office for Hirri is Kanker H.O. This is the district-level administrative office overseeing all postal operations in this part of Bastar. For unresolved delivery complaints or high-value consignment queries, escalate to Kanker H.Oafter first contacting Pharasgaon Camp S.O.
Which district and state does Hirri belong to?
Hirri is located in Bastar district, CHATTISGARH, India. It falls under the Keshkal Taluk within that district, and is part of the Bastar Postal Division under the ChattisgarhPostal Circle.
What taluk does Hirri come under?
Hirri is in Keshkal Taluk, Bastar 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 Hirri belong to?
Hirri is part of the ChattisgarhPostal Circle, under the Raipur Postal Region, in the Bastar Postal Division. The ChattisgarhCircle 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 Raipur Region office is the next escalation point.
Can I open a PPF or NSC account at Hirri?
As a B.O, Hirri 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 Pharasgaon Camp S.O or Kanker 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 Hirri?
IPPB services are being expanded across all post offices in CHATTISGARH. 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 Pharasgaon Camp S.O to confirm current IPPB availability at Hirri.
How do I track a Speed Post sent to PIN code 494229?
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 Bastar Division sorting hub, it will be assigned to Hirri for final delivery. If tracking shows the article has arrived at the division but hasn't been delivered within the expected window, contact Pharasgaon Camp S.O with the tracking number.
How do I complain about a delayed or missing article at Hirri?
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 Bastar Division level, contact Pharasgaon Camp S.O first — they manage delivery operations for this area. If unresolved, escalate to Kanker 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 Hirri?
International parcels addressed to 494229 are processed at the nearest Foreign Post Office (FPO) and then routed through the Bastar Division to Hirri for local delivery. For outbound international mail — booking registered letters or parcels to addresses outside India — visit Pharasgaon Camp S.O or Kanker H.O, which handle international mail acceptance and documentation.
What are the working hours of Hirri?
Sub-Offices and Head Post Offices in CHATTISGARH 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 Pharasgaon Camp S.O.
Is Aadhaar enrolment or update available at Hirri?
Aadhaar enrolment and update services — including address changes, mobile number updates, and biometric corrections — are available at designated post offices. As a B.O, Hirri may not offer this directly. For Aadhaar services, visit Kanker H.Oor a designated Sub-Office in Bastar. Check the UIDAI locator tool or call Pharasgaon Camp S.O to find the nearest active enrolment centre.
Can I buy postage stamps at Hirri?
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 Pharasgaon Camp S.O for availability of specific issues.
What is the difference between Hirri and Pharasgaon Camp S.O?
Hirri is a B.O — it handles local mail delivery and basic financial services for the immediate Keshkal Taluk area it serves. Pharasgaon Camp 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 Hirri as part of its Branch Office cluster. If a service isn't available at Hirri, the next step is always Pharasgaon Camp S.O.