Office Details — Raikban
Raikban Pin Code is 185135.Raikban is located in district Rajauri, JAMMU & KASHMIR, INDIA.
Raikban — PIN Code 185135
The PIN code for Raikban is 185135. This is a B.O located in Rajouri Taluk, Rajauri district, JAMMU & KASHMIR, India. It operates under the Rajouri Postal Division, within the Srinagar HQ Region of the
JammukashmirPostal Circle
For all mail addressed to Raikban, the correct 6-digit code to use is 185135 — 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 Raikban 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.
Raikban (B.O) is the delivery point for residents and businesses in this part of Rajouri Taluk. Mail addressed to 185135 arrives here and is distributed to the surrounding addresses.
Moving up the chain: Raikban reports to Darhal Malkan S.O — the Sub-Office that manages a cluster of Branch Offices in this area, including Raikban. Darhal Malkan 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 Darhal Malkan S.O is Rajouri H.O— the Head Post Office for this part of Rajauri. Rajouri 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 Rajouri Division but hasn't arrived, Rajouri H.Ois the right office to contact.
Above the Head Office sits the Rajouri Postal Division, which is part of the Srinagar HQ Region , under the JammukashmirPostal Circle headquartered in JAMMU & KASHMIR. The Chief Postmaster General (CPMG) of the JammukashmirCircle oversees all postal operations across the state.
In plain terms: if you have a delivery problem at Raikban, the escalation path is — Raikban → Darhal Malkan S.O → Rajouri H.O→ Rajouri Division office.
Delivery Status — What It Means for 185135
Raikban is a {Delivery_Status} office. If Delivery Status = Delivery: This means Raikban runs its own postman route. Letters, Speed Post articles, registered parcels, and e-commerce deliveries addressed to 185135 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 Raikban.
If Delivery Status = Non-Delivery: This means Raikban accepts mail for booking and handles administrative services, but does not run a doorstep delivery route. Inbound mail addressed to 185135 is passed to Darhal Malkan 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 Rajouri Division but not been delivered, contact Darhal Malkan S.O — that is the office handling delivery for this area.
Understanding PIN Code 185135
The code 185135 is not a random number. Each digit carries a specific routing instruction that the India Post sorting system reads automatically.
Breaking down 185135: 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 JammukashmirPostal Circle, which covers JAMMU & KASHMIR. If you see a PIN code starting with {D1}{D2}, it belongs to JAMMU & KASHMIR.
The third digit — {D3} — is the sorting district code. When mail arrives at the JAMMU & KASHMIR sorting hub, this digit routes it directly to the Rajauri area. The three-digit combination {D1}{D2}{D3} identifies the
Rajouri sorting district The final three digits — {D4}{D5}{D6} — identify Raikban specifically as the delivery post office. These are what separate this office from every other post office in Rajauri. 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 185135 reads as: Zone {D1} → JammukashmirCircle → Rajouri sorting hub → Raikban delivery office.
Where to Use PIN Code 185135
The code 185135 is the valid postal identifier for Raikban'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 185135 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. 185135 is the correct code for addresses in the Raikban 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 Raikban, 185135 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 Raikban, use 185135 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. 185135 is the valid code for Raikban's jurisdiction and is accepted across all state and central government systems.
Services at Raikban
The range of services at any post office depends on its classification. As a B.O, here is what Raikban typically handles and what you may need to access at Darhal Malkan S.O or Rajouri H.Ofor:
Available at Raikban: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 Darhal Malkan S.O or Rajouri 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 Darhal Malkan S.O and Rajouri H.O
If a service you need is not available at Raikban, here is where to go next:
Darhal Malkan S.O is the managing Sub-Office for Raikban. 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 Raikban area.
Rajouri H.O — the Rajauri 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 — Raikban
What is the PIN code of Raikban?
The PIN code of Raikban is 185135. This is a B.O located in Rajouri Taluk, Rajauri district, JAMMU & KASHMIR, India. It falls under the Rajouri Postal Division of the JammukashmirPostal 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 Raikban?
Raikban 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 (Darhal Malkan S.O) or Head Post Office (Rajouri H.O). Full investment scheme services like PPF and NSC are generally available only at Sub-Office and Head Office level.
Is Raikban a delivery post office?
Raikban 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 Darhal Malkan S.O for actual doorstep delivery.
Which Sub-Office manages Raikban?
Raikban falls under Darhal Malkan S.O as its managing Sub-Office. For services not directly available at Raikban — such as investment account openings, Aadhaar updates, or complaint escalations — Darhal Malkan S.O is your next point of contact.
Which Head Post Office is Raikban linked to?
The parent Head Post Office for Raikban is Rajouri H.O. This is the district-level administrative office overseeing all postal operations in this part of Rajauri. For unresolved delivery complaints or high-value consignment queries, escalate to Rajouri H.Oafter first contacting Darhal Malkan S.O.
Which district and state does Raikban belong to?
Raikban is located in Rajauri district, JAMMU & KASHMIR, India. It falls under the Rajouri Taluk within that district, and is part of the Rajouri Postal Division under the JammukashmirPostal Circle.
What taluk does Raikban come under?
Raikban is in Rajouri Taluk, Rajauri 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 Raikban belong to?
Raikban is part of the JammukashmirPostal Circle, under the Srinagar HQ Postal Region, in the Rajouri Postal Division. The JammukashmirCircle 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 Srinagar HQ Region office is the next escalation point.
Can I open a PPF or NSC account at Raikban?
As a B.O, Raikban 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 Darhal Malkan S.O or Rajouri 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 Raikban?
IPPB services are being expanded across all post offices in JAMMU & KASHMIR. 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 Darhal Malkan S.O to confirm current IPPB availability at Raikban.
How do I track a Speed Post sent to PIN code 185135?
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 Rajouri Division sorting hub, it will be assigned to Raikban for final delivery. If tracking shows the article has arrived at the division but hasn't been delivered within the expected window, contact Darhal Malkan S.O with the tracking number.
How do I complain about a delayed or missing article at Raikban?
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 Rajouri Division level, contact Darhal Malkan S.O first — they manage delivery operations for this area. If unresolved, escalate to Rajouri 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 Raikban?
International parcels addressed to 185135 are processed at the nearest Foreign Post Office (FPO) and then routed through the Rajouri Division to Raikban for local delivery. For outbound international mail — booking registered letters or parcels to addresses outside India — visit Darhal Malkan S.O or Rajouri H.O, which handle international mail acceptance and documentation.
What are the working hours of Raikban?
Sub-Offices and Head Post Offices in JAMMU & KASHMIR 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 Darhal Malkan S.O.
Is Aadhaar enrolment or update available at Raikban?
Aadhaar enrolment and update services — including address changes, mobile number updates, and biometric corrections — are available at designated post offices. As a B.O, Raikban may not offer this directly. For Aadhaar services, visit Rajouri H.Oor a designated Sub-Office in Rajauri. Check the UIDAI locator tool or call Darhal Malkan S.O to find the nearest active enrolment centre.
Can I buy postage stamps at Raikban?
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 Darhal Malkan S.O for availability of specific issues.
What is the difference between Raikban and Darhal Malkan S.O?
Raikban is a B.O — it handles local mail delivery and basic financial services for the immediate Rajouri Taluk area it serves. Darhal Malkan 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 Raikban as part of its Branch Office cluster. If a service isn't available at Raikban, the next step is always Darhal Malkan S.O.