Office Details — Kaura
Kaura Pin Code is 825404.Kaura is located in district Chatra, JHARKHAND, INDIA.
Kaura — PIN Code 825404
The PIN code for Kaura is 825404. This is a B.O located in Pratappur Taluk, Chatra district, JHARKHAND, India. It operates under the Hazaribagh Postal Division, within the Ranchi Region of the
JharkhandPostal Circle
For all mail addressed to Kaura, the correct 6-digit code to use is 825404 — 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 Kaura 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.
Kaura (B.O) is the delivery point for residents and businesses in this part of Pratappur Taluk. Mail addressed to 825404 arrives here and is distributed to the surrounding addresses.
Moving up the chain: Kaura reports to Pratappur S.O (Chatra) — the Sub-Office that manages a cluster of Branch Offices in this area, including Kaura. Pratappur S.O (Chatra) 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 Pratappur S.O (Chatra) is Hazaribagh H.O— the Head Post Office for this part of Chatra. Hazaribagh 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 Hazaribagh Division but hasn't arrived, Hazaribagh H.Ois the right office to contact.
Above the Head Office sits the Hazaribagh Postal Division, which is part of the Ranchi Region , under the JharkhandPostal Circle headquartered in JHARKHAND. The Chief Postmaster General (CPMG) of the JharkhandCircle oversees all postal operations across the state.
In plain terms: if you have a delivery problem at Kaura, the escalation path is — Kaura → Pratappur S.O (Chatra) → Hazaribagh H.O→ Hazaribagh Division office.
Delivery Status — What It Means for 825404
Kaura is a {Delivery_Status} office. If Delivery Status = Delivery: This means Kaura runs its own postman route. Letters, Speed Post articles, registered parcels, and e-commerce deliveries addressed to 825404 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 Kaura.
If Delivery Status = Non-Delivery: This means Kaura accepts mail for booking and handles administrative services, but does not run a doorstep delivery route. Inbound mail addressed to 825404 is passed to Pratappur S.O (Chatra) or another nearby delivery office for the final leg. If you're waiting for a parcel and tracking shows it has reached the Hazaribagh Division but not been delivered, contact Pratappur S.O (Chatra) — that is the office handling delivery for this area.
Understanding PIN Code 825404
The code 825404 is not a random number. Each digit carries a specific routing instruction that the India Post sorting system reads automatically.
Breaking down 825404: 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 JharkhandPostal Circle, which covers JHARKHAND. If you see a PIN code starting with {D1}{D2}, it belongs to JHARKHAND.
The third digit — {D3} — is the sorting district code. When mail arrives at the JHARKHAND sorting hub, this digit routes it directly to the Chatra area. The three-digit combination {D1}{D2}{D3} identifies the
Hazaribagh sorting district The final three digits — {D4}{D5}{D6} — identify Kaura specifically as the delivery post office. These are what separate this office from every other post office in Chatra. 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 825404 reads as: Zone {D1} → JharkhandCircle → Hazaribagh sorting hub → Kaura delivery office.
Where to Use PIN Code 825404
The code 825404 is the valid postal identifier for Kaura'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 825404 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. 825404 is the correct code for addresses in the Kaura 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 Kaura, 825404 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 Kaura, use 825404 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. 825404 is the valid code for Kaura's jurisdiction and is accepted across all state and central government systems.
Services at Kaura
The range of services at any post office depends on its classification. As a B.O, here is what Kaura typically handles and what you may need to access at Pratappur S.O (Chatra) or Hazaribagh H.Ofor:
Available at Kaura: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 Pratappur S.O (Chatra) or Hazaribagh 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 Pratappur S.O (Chatra) and Hazaribagh H.O
If a service you need is not available at Kaura, here is where to go next:
Pratappur S.O (Chatra) is the managing Sub-Office for Kaura. 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 Kaura area.
Hazaribagh H.O — the Chatra 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.
Nearest Location pincode of Kaura
FAQs — Kaura
What is the PIN code of Kaura?
The PIN code of Kaura is 825404. This is a B.O located in Pratappur Taluk, Chatra district, JHARKHAND, India. It falls under the Hazaribagh Postal Division of the JharkhandPostal 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 Kaura?
Kaura 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 (Pratappur S.O (Chatra)) or Head Post Office (Hazaribagh H.O). Full investment scheme services like PPF and NSC are generally available only at Sub-Office and Head Office level.
Is Kaura a delivery post office?
Kaura 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 Pratappur S.O (Chatra) for actual doorstep delivery.
Which Sub-Office manages Kaura?
Kaura falls under Pratappur S.O (Chatra) as its managing Sub-Office. For services not directly available at Kaura — such as investment account openings, Aadhaar updates, or complaint escalations — Pratappur S.O (Chatra) is your next point of contact.
Which Head Post Office is Kaura linked to?
The parent Head Post Office for Kaura is Hazaribagh H.O. This is the district-level administrative office overseeing all postal operations in this part of Chatra. For unresolved delivery complaints or high-value consignment queries, escalate to Hazaribagh H.Oafter first contacting Pratappur S.O (Chatra).
Which district and state does Kaura belong to?
Kaura is located in Chatra district, JHARKHAND, India. It falls under the Pratappur Taluk within that district, and is part of the Hazaribagh Postal Division under the JharkhandPostal Circle.
What taluk does Kaura come under?
Kaura is in Pratappur Taluk, Chatra 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 Kaura belong to?
Kaura is part of the JharkhandPostal Circle, under the Ranchi Postal Region, in the Hazaribagh Postal Division. The JharkhandCircle 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 Ranchi Region office is the next escalation point.
Can I open a PPF or NSC account at Kaura?
As a B.O, Kaura 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 Pratappur S.O (Chatra) or Hazaribagh 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 Kaura?
IPPB services are being expanded across all post offices in JHARKHAND. 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 Pratappur S.O (Chatra) to confirm current IPPB availability at Kaura.
How do I track a Speed Post sent to PIN code 825404?
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 Hazaribagh Division sorting hub, it will be assigned to Kaura for final delivery. If tracking shows the article has arrived at the division but hasn't been delivered within the expected window, contact Pratappur S.O (Chatra) with the tracking number.
How do I complain about a delayed or missing article at Kaura?
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 Hazaribagh Division level, contact Pratappur S.O (Chatra) first — they manage delivery operations for this area. If unresolved, escalate to Hazaribagh 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 Kaura?
International parcels addressed to 825404 are processed at the nearest Foreign Post Office (FPO) and then routed through the Hazaribagh Division to Kaura for local delivery. For outbound international mail — booking registered letters or parcels to addresses outside India — visit Pratappur S.O (Chatra) or Hazaribagh H.O, which handle international mail acceptance and documentation.
What are the working hours of Kaura?
Sub-Offices and Head Post Offices in JHARKHAND 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 Pratappur S.O (Chatra).
Is Aadhaar enrolment or update available at Kaura?
Aadhaar enrolment and update services — including address changes, mobile number updates, and biometric corrections — are available at designated post offices. As a B.O, Kaura may not offer this directly. For Aadhaar services, visit Hazaribagh H.Oor a designated Sub-Office in Chatra. Check the UIDAI locator tool or call Pratappur S.O (Chatra) to find the nearest active enrolment centre.
Can I buy postage stamps at Kaura?
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 Pratappur S.O (Chatra) for availability of specific issues.
What is the difference between Kaura and Pratappur S.O (Chatra)?
Kaura is a B.O — it handles local mail delivery and basic financial services for the immediate Pratappur Taluk area it serves. Pratappur S.O (Chatra) 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 Kaura as part of its Branch Office cluster. If a service isn't available at Kaura, the next step is always Pratappur S.O (Chatra).