Office Details — Baragaon Shimla
Baragaon Shimla Pin Code is 172027.Baragaon Shimla is located in district Shimla, HIMACHAL PRADESH, INDIA.
Baragaon Shimla — PIN Code 172027
The PIN code for Baragaon Shimla is 172027. This is a S.O located in Kumarsain Taluk, Shimla district, HIMACHAL PRADESH, India. It operates under the Rampur Bushahr Postal Division, within the Shimla HQ Region of the
Himachal PradeshPostal Circle
For all mail addressed to Baragaon Shimla, the correct 6-digit code to use is 172027 — 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 Baragaon Shimla 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.
Baragaon Shimla (S.O) is the delivery point for residents and businesses in this part of Kumarsain Taluk. Mail addressed to 172027 arrives here and is distributed to the surrounding addresses.
Moving up the chain: Baragaon Shimla reports to NA — the Sub-Office that manages a cluster of Branch Offices in this area, including Baragaon Shimla. NA 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 NA is Rampur Bushahr H.O— the Head Post Office for this part of Shimla. Rampur Bushahr 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 Rampur Bushahr Division but hasn't arrived, Rampur Bushahr H.Ois the right office to contact.
Above the Head Office sits the Rampur Bushahr Postal Division, which is part of the Shimla HQ Region , under the Himachal PradeshPostal Circle headquartered in HIMACHAL PRADESH. The Chief Postmaster General (CPMG) of the Himachal PradeshCircle oversees all postal operations across the state.
In plain terms: if you have a delivery problem at Baragaon Shimla, the escalation path is — Baragaon Shimla → NA → Rampur Bushahr H.O→ Rampur Bushahr Division office.
Delivery Status — What It Means for 172027
Baragaon Shimla is a {Delivery_Status} office. If Delivery Status = Delivery: This means Baragaon Shimla runs its own postman route. Letters, Speed Post articles, registered parcels, and e-commerce deliveries addressed to 172027 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 Baragaon Shimla.
If Delivery Status = Non-Delivery: This means Baragaon Shimla accepts mail for booking and handles administrative services, but does not run a doorstep delivery route. Inbound mail addressed to 172027 is passed to NA or another nearby delivery office for the final leg. If you're waiting for a parcel and tracking shows it has reached the Rampur Bushahr Division but not been delivered, contact NA — that is the office handling delivery for this area.
Understanding PIN Code 172027
The code 172027 is not a random number. Each digit carries a specific routing instruction that the India Post sorting system reads automatically.
Breaking down 172027: 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 Himachal PradeshPostal Circle, which covers HIMACHAL PRADESH. If you see a PIN code starting with {D1}{D2}, it belongs to HIMACHAL PRADESH.
The third digit — {D3} — is the sorting district code. When mail arrives at the HIMACHAL PRADESH sorting hub, this digit routes it directly to the Shimla area. The three-digit combination {D1}{D2}{D3} identifies the
Rampur Bushahr sorting district The final three digits — {D4}{D5}{D6} — identify Baragaon Shimla specifically as the delivery post office. These are what separate this office from every other post office in Shimla. 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 172027 reads as: Zone {D1} → Himachal PradeshCircle → Rampur Bushahr sorting hub → Baragaon Shimla delivery office.
Where to Use PIN Code 172027
The code 172027 is the valid postal identifier for Baragaon Shimla'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 172027 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. 172027 is the correct code for addresses in the Baragaon Shimla 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 Baragaon Shimla, 172027 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 Baragaon Shimla, use 172027 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. 172027 is the valid code for Baragaon Shimla's jurisdiction and is accepted across all state and central government systems.
Services at Baragaon Shimla
The range of services at any post office depends on its classification. As a S.O, here is what Baragaon Shimla typically handles and what you may need to access at NA or Rampur Bushahr H.Ofor:
Available at Baragaon Shimla: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 NA or Rampur Bushahr 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 NA and Rampur Bushahr H.O
If a service you need is not available at Baragaon Shimla, here is where to go next:
NA is the managing Sub-Office for Baragaon Shimla. 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 Baragaon Shimla area.
Rampur Bushahr H.O — the Shimla 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 — Baragaon Shimla
What is the PIN code of Baragaon Shimla?
The PIN code of Baragaon Shimla is 172027. This is a S.O located in Kumarsain Taluk, Shimla district, HIMACHAL PRADESH, India. It falls under the Rampur Bushahr Postal Division of the Himachal PradeshPostal 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 Baragaon Shimla?
Baragaon Shimla is classified as a S.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 (NA) or Head Post Office (Rampur Bushahr H.O). Full investment scheme services like PPF and NSC are generally available only at Sub-Office and Head Office level.
Is Baragaon Shimla a delivery post office?
Baragaon Shimla 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 NA for actual doorstep delivery.
Which Sub-Office manages Baragaon Shimla?
Baragaon Shimla falls under NA as its managing Sub-Office. For services not directly available at Baragaon Shimla — such as investment account openings, Aadhaar updates, or complaint escalations — NA is your next point of contact.
Which Head Post Office is Baragaon Shimla linked to?
The parent Head Post Office for Baragaon Shimla is Rampur Bushahr H.O. This is the district-level administrative office overseeing all postal operations in this part of Shimla. For unresolved delivery complaints or high-value consignment queries, escalate to Rampur Bushahr H.Oafter first contacting NA.
Which district and state does Baragaon Shimla belong to?
Baragaon Shimla is located in Shimla district, HIMACHAL PRADESH, India. It falls under the Kumarsain Taluk within that district, and is part of the Rampur Bushahr Postal Division under the Himachal PradeshPostal Circle.
What taluk does Baragaon Shimla come under?
Baragaon Shimla is in Kumarsain Taluk, Shimla 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 Baragaon Shimla belong to?
Baragaon Shimla is part of the Himachal PradeshPostal Circle, under the Shimla HQ Postal Region, in the Rampur Bushahr Postal Division. The Himachal PradeshCircle 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 Shimla HQ Region office is the next escalation point.
Can I open a PPF or NSC account at Baragaon Shimla?
As a S.O, Baragaon Shimla 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 NA or Rampur Bushahr 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 Baragaon Shimla?
IPPB services are being expanded across all post offices in HIMACHAL PRADESH. 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 NA to confirm current IPPB availability at Baragaon Shimla.
How do I track a Speed Post sent to PIN code 172027?
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 Rampur Bushahr Division sorting hub, it will be assigned to Baragaon Shimla for final delivery. If tracking shows the article has arrived at the division but hasn't been delivered within the expected window, contact NA with the tracking number.
How do I complain about a delayed or missing article at Baragaon Shimla?
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 Rampur Bushahr Division level, contact NA first — they manage delivery operations for this area. If unresolved, escalate to Rampur Bushahr 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 Baragaon Shimla?
International parcels addressed to 172027 are processed at the nearest Foreign Post Office (FPO) and then routed through the Rampur Bushahr Division to Baragaon Shimla for local delivery. For outbound international mail — booking registered letters or parcels to addresses outside India — visit NA or Rampur Bushahr H.O, which handle international mail acceptance and documentation.
What are the working hours of Baragaon Shimla?
Sub-Offices and Head Post Offices in HIMACHAL PRADESH 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 NA.
Is Aadhaar enrolment or update available at Baragaon Shimla?
Aadhaar enrolment and update services — including address changes, mobile number updates, and biometric corrections — are available at designated post offices. As a S.O, Baragaon Shimla may not offer this directly. For Aadhaar services, visit Rampur Bushahr H.Oor a designated Sub-Office in Shimla. Check the UIDAI locator tool or call NA to find the nearest active enrolment centre.
Can I buy postage stamps at Baragaon Shimla?
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 NA for availability of specific issues.
What is the difference between Baragaon Shimla and NA?
Baragaon Shimla is a S.O — it handles local mail delivery and basic financial services for the immediate Kumarsain Taluk area it serves. NA 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 Baragaon Shimla as part of its Branch Office cluster. If a service isn't available at Baragaon Shimla, the next step is always NA.