Office Details — Lagam
Lagam Pin Code is 835101.Lagam is located in district Ranchi, JHARKHAND, INDIA.
Lagam — PIN Code 835101
The PIN code for Lagam is 835101. This is a B.O located in Silli Taluk, Ranchi district, JHARKHAND, India. It operates under the Ranchi Postal Division, within the Ranchi Region of the
JharkhandPostal Circle
For all mail addressed to Lagam, the correct 6-digit code to use is 835101 — 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 Lagam 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.
Lagam (B.O) is the delivery point for residents and businesses in this part of Silli Taluk. Mail addressed to 835101 arrives here and is distributed to the surrounding addresses.
Moving up the chain: Lagam reports to Chotamuri S.O — the Sub-Office that manages a cluster of Branch Offices in this area, including Lagam. Chotamuri 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 Chotamuri S.O is Doranda H.O— the Head Post Office for this part of Ranchi. Doranda 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 Ranchi Division but hasn't arrived, Doranda H.Ois the right office to contact.
Above the Head Office sits the Ranchi 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 Lagam, the escalation path is — Lagam → Chotamuri S.O → Doranda H.O→ Ranchi Division office.
Delivery Status — What It Means for 835101
Lagam is a {Delivery_Status} office. If Delivery Status = Delivery: This means Lagam runs its own postman route. Letters, Speed Post articles, registered parcels, and e-commerce deliveries addressed to 835101 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 Lagam.
If Delivery Status = Non-Delivery: This means Lagam accepts mail for booking and handles administrative services, but does not run a doorstep delivery route. Inbound mail addressed to 835101 is passed to Chotamuri 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 Ranchi Division but not been delivered, contact Chotamuri S.O — that is the office handling delivery for this area.
Understanding PIN Code 835101
The code 835101 is not a random number. Each digit carries a specific routing instruction that the India Post sorting system reads automatically.
Breaking down 835101: 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 Ranchi area. The three-digit combination {D1}{D2}{D3} identifies the
Ranchi sorting district The final three digits — {D4}{D5}{D6} — identify Lagam specifically as the delivery post office. These are what separate this office from every other post office in Ranchi. 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 835101 reads as: Zone {D1} → JharkhandCircle → Ranchi sorting hub → Lagam delivery office.
Where to Use PIN Code 835101
The code 835101 is the valid postal identifier for Lagam'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 835101 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. 835101 is the correct code for addresses in the Lagam 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 Lagam, 835101 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 Lagam, use 835101 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. 835101 is the valid code for Lagam's jurisdiction and is accepted across all state and central government systems.
Services at Lagam
The range of services at any post office depends on its classification. As a B.O, here is what Lagam typically handles and what you may need to access at Chotamuri S.O or Doranda H.Ofor:
Available at Lagam: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 Chotamuri S.O or Doranda 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 Chotamuri S.O and Doranda H.O
If a service you need is not available at Lagam, here is where to go next:
Chotamuri S.O is the managing Sub-Office for Lagam. 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 Lagam area.
Doranda H.O — the Ranchi 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 — Lagam
What is the PIN code of Lagam?
The PIN code of Lagam is 835101. This is a B.O located in Silli Taluk, Ranchi district, JHARKHAND, India. It falls under the Ranchi 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 Lagam?
Lagam 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 (Chotamuri S.O) or Head Post Office (Doranda H.O). Full investment scheme services like PPF and NSC are generally available only at Sub-Office and Head Office level.
Is Lagam a delivery post office?
Lagam 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 Chotamuri S.O for actual doorstep delivery.
Which Sub-Office manages Lagam?
Lagam falls under Chotamuri S.O as its managing Sub-Office. For services not directly available at Lagam — such as investment account openings, Aadhaar updates, or complaint escalations — Chotamuri S.O is your next point of contact.
Which Head Post Office is Lagam linked to?
The parent Head Post Office for Lagam is Doranda H.O. This is the district-level administrative office overseeing all postal operations in this part of Ranchi. For unresolved delivery complaints or high-value consignment queries, escalate to Doranda H.Oafter first contacting Chotamuri S.O.
Which district and state does Lagam belong to?
Lagam is located in Ranchi district, JHARKHAND, India. It falls under the Silli Taluk within that district, and is part of the Ranchi Postal Division under the JharkhandPostal Circle.
What taluk does Lagam come under?
Lagam is in Silli Taluk, Ranchi 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 Lagam belong to?
Lagam is part of the JharkhandPostal Circle, under the Ranchi Postal Region, in the Ranchi 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 Lagam?
As a B.O, Lagam 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 Chotamuri S.O or Doranda 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 Lagam?
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 Chotamuri S.O to confirm current IPPB availability at Lagam.
How do I track a Speed Post sent to PIN code 835101?
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 Ranchi Division sorting hub, it will be assigned to Lagam for final delivery. If tracking shows the article has arrived at the division but hasn't been delivered within the expected window, contact Chotamuri S.O with the tracking number.
How do I complain about a delayed or missing article at Lagam?
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 Ranchi Division level, contact Chotamuri S.O first — they manage delivery operations for this area. If unresolved, escalate to Doranda 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 Lagam?
International parcels addressed to 835101 are processed at the nearest Foreign Post Office (FPO) and then routed through the Ranchi Division to Lagam for local delivery. For outbound international mail — booking registered letters or parcels to addresses outside India — visit Chotamuri S.O or Doranda H.O, which handle international mail acceptance and documentation.
What are the working hours of Lagam?
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 Chotamuri S.O.
Is Aadhaar enrolment or update available at Lagam?
Aadhaar enrolment and update services — including address changes, mobile number updates, and biometric corrections — are available at designated post offices. As a B.O, Lagam may not offer this directly. For Aadhaar services, visit Doranda H.Oor a designated Sub-Office in Ranchi. Check the UIDAI locator tool or call Chotamuri S.O to find the nearest active enrolment centre.
Can I buy postage stamps at Lagam?
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 Chotamuri S.O for availability of specific issues.
What is the difference between Lagam and Chotamuri S.O?
Lagam is a B.O — it handles local mail delivery and basic financial services for the immediate Silli Taluk area it serves. Chotamuri 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 Lagam as part of its Branch Office cluster. If a service isn't available at Lagam, the next step is always Chotamuri S.O.