Office Details — Mander
Mander Pin Code is 362230.Mander is located in district Porbandar, GUJARAT, INDIA.
Mander — PIN Code 362230
The PIN code for Mander is 362230. This is a B.O located in Porbandar Taluk, Porbandar district, GUJARAT, India. It operates under the Porbandar Postal Division, within the Rajkot Region of the
GujaratPostal Circle
For all mail addressed to Mander, the correct 6-digit code to use is 362230 — 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 Mander 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.
Mander (B.O) is the delivery point for residents and businesses in this part of Porbandar Taluk. Mail addressed to 362230 arrives here and is distributed to the surrounding addresses.
Moving up the chain: Mander reports to Madhavpur S.O — the Sub-Office that manages a cluster of Branch Offices in this area, including Mander. Madhavpur 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 Madhavpur S.O is Porbandar H.O— the Head Post Office for this part of Porbandar. Porbandar 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 Porbandar Division but hasn't arrived, Porbandar H.Ois the right office to contact.
Above the Head Office sits the Porbandar Postal Division, which is part of the Rajkot Region , under the GujaratPostal Circle headquartered in GUJARAT. The Chief Postmaster General (CPMG) of the GujaratCircle oversees all postal operations across the state.
In plain terms: if you have a delivery problem at Mander, the escalation path is — Mander → Madhavpur S.O → Porbandar H.O→ Porbandar Division office.
Delivery Status — What It Means for 362230
Mander is a {Delivery_Status} office. If Delivery Status = Delivery: This means Mander runs its own postman route. Letters, Speed Post articles, registered parcels, and e-commerce deliveries addressed to 362230 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 Mander.
If Delivery Status = Non-Delivery: This means Mander accepts mail for booking and handles administrative services, but does not run a doorstep delivery route. Inbound mail addressed to 362230 is passed to Madhavpur 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 Porbandar Division but not been delivered, contact Madhavpur S.O — that is the office handling delivery for this area.
Understanding PIN Code 362230
The code 362230 is not a random number. Each digit carries a specific routing instruction that the India Post sorting system reads automatically.
Breaking down 362230: 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 GujaratPostal Circle, which covers GUJARAT. If you see a PIN code starting with {D1}{D2}, it belongs to GUJARAT.
The third digit — {D3} — is the sorting district code. When mail arrives at the GUJARAT sorting hub, this digit routes it directly to the Porbandar area. The three-digit combination {D1}{D2}{D3} identifies the
Porbandar sorting district The final three digits — {D4}{D5}{D6} — identify Mander specifically as the delivery post office. These are what separate this office from every other post office in Porbandar. 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 362230 reads as: Zone {D1} → GujaratCircle → Porbandar sorting hub → Mander delivery office.
Where to Use PIN Code 362230
The code 362230 is the valid postal identifier for Mander'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 362230 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. 362230 is the correct code for addresses in the Mander 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 Mander, 362230 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 Mander, use 362230 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. 362230 is the valid code for Mander's jurisdiction and is accepted across all state and central government systems.
Services at Mander
The range of services at any post office depends on its classification. As a B.O, here is what Mander typically handles and what you may need to access at Madhavpur S.O or Porbandar H.Ofor:
Available at Mander: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 Madhavpur S.O or Porbandar 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 Madhavpur S.O and Porbandar H.O
If a service you need is not available at Mander, here is where to go next:
Madhavpur S.O is the managing Sub-Office for Mander. 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 Mander area.
Porbandar H.O — the Porbandar 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 — Mander
What is the PIN code of Mander?
The PIN code of Mander is 362230. This is a B.O located in Porbandar Taluk, Porbandar district, GUJARAT, India. It falls under the Porbandar Postal Division of the GujaratPostal 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 Mander?
Mander 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 (Madhavpur S.O) or Head Post Office (Porbandar H.O). Full investment scheme services like PPF and NSC are generally available only at Sub-Office and Head Office level.
Is Mander a delivery post office?
Mander 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 Madhavpur S.O for actual doorstep delivery.
Which Sub-Office manages Mander?
Mander falls under Madhavpur S.O as its managing Sub-Office. For services not directly available at Mander — such as investment account openings, Aadhaar updates, or complaint escalations — Madhavpur S.O is your next point of contact.
Which Head Post Office is Mander linked to?
The parent Head Post Office for Mander is Porbandar H.O. This is the district-level administrative office overseeing all postal operations in this part of Porbandar. For unresolved delivery complaints or high-value consignment queries, escalate to Porbandar H.Oafter first contacting Madhavpur S.O.
Which district and state does Mander belong to?
Mander is located in Porbandar district, GUJARAT, India. It falls under the Porbandar Taluk within that district, and is part of the Porbandar Postal Division under the GujaratPostal Circle.
What taluk does Mander come under?
Mander is in Porbandar Taluk, Porbandar 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 Mander belong to?
Mander is part of the GujaratPostal Circle, under the Rajkot Postal Region, in the Porbandar Postal Division. The GujaratCircle 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 Rajkot Region office is the next escalation point.
Can I open a PPF or NSC account at Mander?
As a B.O, Mander 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 Madhavpur S.O or Porbandar 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 Mander?
IPPB services are being expanded across all post offices in GUJARAT. 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 Madhavpur S.O to confirm current IPPB availability at Mander.
How do I track a Speed Post sent to PIN code 362230?
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 Porbandar Division sorting hub, it will be assigned to Mander for final delivery. If tracking shows the article has arrived at the division but hasn't been delivered within the expected window, contact Madhavpur S.O with the tracking number.
How do I complain about a delayed or missing article at Mander?
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 Porbandar Division level, contact Madhavpur S.O first — they manage delivery operations for this area. If unresolved, escalate to Porbandar 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 Mander?
International parcels addressed to 362230 are processed at the nearest Foreign Post Office (FPO) and then routed through the Porbandar Division to Mander for local delivery. For outbound international mail — booking registered letters or parcels to addresses outside India — visit Madhavpur S.O or Porbandar H.O, which handle international mail acceptance and documentation.
What are the working hours of Mander?
Sub-Offices and Head Post Offices in GUJARAT 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 Madhavpur S.O.
Is Aadhaar enrolment or update available at Mander?
Aadhaar enrolment and update services — including address changes, mobile number updates, and biometric corrections — are available at designated post offices. As a B.O, Mander may not offer this directly. For Aadhaar services, visit Porbandar H.Oor a designated Sub-Office in Porbandar. Check the UIDAI locator tool or call Madhavpur S.O to find the nearest active enrolment centre.
Can I buy postage stamps at Mander?
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 Madhavpur S.O for availability of specific issues.
What is the difference between Mander and Madhavpur S.O?
Mander is a B.O — it handles local mail delivery and basic financial services for the immediate Porbandar Taluk area it serves. Madhavpur 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 Mander as part of its Branch Office cluster. If a service isn't available at Mander, the next step is always Madhavpur S.O.