Office Details — Panhale Tarf Saundal
Panhale Tarf Saundal Pin Code is 416702.Panhale Tarf Saundal is located in district Ratnagiri, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA.
Panhale Tarf Saundal — PIN Code 416702
The PIN code for Panhale Tarf Saundal is 416702. This is a B.O located in Rajapur Taluk, Ratnagiri district, MAHARASHTRA, India. It operates under the Ratnagiri Postal Division, within the Goa-Panaji Region of the
MaharashtraPostal Circle
For all mail addressed to Panhale Tarf Saundal, the correct 6-digit code to use is 416702 — 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 Panhale Tarf Saundal 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.
Panhale Tarf Saundal (B.O) is the delivery point for residents and businesses in this part of Rajapur Taluk. Mail addressed to 416702 arrives here and is distributed to the surrounding addresses.
Moving up the chain: Panhale Tarf Saundal reports to Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri) — the Sub-Office that manages a cluster of Branch Offices in this area, including Panhale Tarf Saundal. Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri) 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 Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri) is Ratnagiri H.O— the Head Post Office for this part of Ratnagiri. Ratnagiri 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 Ratnagiri Division but hasn't arrived, Ratnagiri H.Ois the right office to contact.
Above the Head Office sits the Ratnagiri Postal Division, which is part of the Goa-Panaji Region , under the MaharashtraPostal Circle headquartered in MAHARASHTRA. The Chief Postmaster General (CPMG) of the MaharashtraCircle oversees all postal operations across the state.
In plain terms: if you have a delivery problem at Panhale Tarf Saundal, the escalation path is — Panhale Tarf Saundal → Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri) → Ratnagiri H.O→ Ratnagiri Division office.
Delivery Status — What It Means for 416702
Panhale Tarf Saundal is a {Delivery_Status} office. If Delivery Status = Delivery: This means Panhale Tarf Saundal runs its own postman route. Letters, Speed Post articles, registered parcels, and e-commerce deliveries addressed to 416702 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 Panhale Tarf Saundal.
If Delivery Status = Non-Delivery: This means Panhale Tarf Saundal accepts mail for booking and handles administrative services, but does not run a doorstep delivery route. Inbound mail addressed to 416702 is passed to Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri) or another nearby delivery office for the final leg. If you're waiting for a parcel and tracking shows it has reached the Ratnagiri Division but not been delivered, contact Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri) — that is the office handling delivery for this area.
Understanding PIN Code 416702
The code 416702 is not a random number. Each digit carries a specific routing instruction that the India Post sorting system reads automatically.
Breaking down 416702: 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 MaharashtraPostal Circle, which covers MAHARASHTRA. If you see a PIN code starting with {D1}{D2}, it belongs to MAHARASHTRA.
The third digit — {D3} — is the sorting district code. When mail arrives at the MAHARASHTRA sorting hub, this digit routes it directly to the Ratnagiri area. The three-digit combination {D1}{D2}{D3} identifies the
Ratnagiri sorting district The final three digits — {D4}{D5}{D6} — identify Panhale Tarf Saundal specifically as the delivery post office. These are what separate this office from every other post office in Ratnagiri. 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 416702 reads as: Zone {D1} → MaharashtraCircle → Ratnagiri sorting hub → Panhale Tarf Saundal delivery office.
Where to Use PIN Code 416702
The code 416702 is the valid postal identifier for Panhale Tarf Saundal'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 416702 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. 416702 is the correct code for addresses in the Panhale Tarf Saundal 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 Panhale Tarf Saundal, 416702 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 Panhale Tarf Saundal, use 416702 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. 416702 is the valid code for Panhale Tarf Saundal's jurisdiction and is accepted across all state and central government systems.
Services at Panhale Tarf Saundal
The range of services at any post office depends on its classification. As a B.O, here is what Panhale Tarf Saundal typically handles and what you may need to access at Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri) or Ratnagiri H.Ofor:
Available at Panhale Tarf Saundal: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 Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri) or Ratnagiri 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 Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri) and Ratnagiri H.O
If a service you need is not available at Panhale Tarf Saundal, here is where to go next:
Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri) is the managing Sub-Office for Panhale Tarf Saundal. 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 Panhale Tarf Saundal area.
Ratnagiri H.O — the Ratnagiri 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 — Panhale Tarf Saundal
What is the PIN code of Panhale Tarf Saundal?
The PIN code of Panhale Tarf Saundal is 416702. This is a B.O located in Rajapur Taluk, Ratnagiri district, MAHARASHTRA, India. It falls under the Ratnagiri Postal Division of the MaharashtraPostal 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 Panhale Tarf Saundal?
Panhale Tarf Saundal 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 (Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri)) or Head Post Office (Ratnagiri H.O). Full investment scheme services like PPF and NSC are generally available only at Sub-Office and Head Office level.
Is Panhale Tarf Saundal a delivery post office?
Panhale Tarf Saundal 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 Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri) for actual doorstep delivery.
Which Sub-Office manages Panhale Tarf Saundal?
Panhale Tarf Saundal falls under Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri) as its managing Sub-Office. For services not directly available at Panhale Tarf Saundal — such as investment account openings, Aadhaar updates, or complaint escalations — Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri) is your next point of contact.
Which Head Post Office is Panhale Tarf Saundal linked to?
The parent Head Post Office for Panhale Tarf Saundal is Ratnagiri H.O. This is the district-level administrative office overseeing all postal operations in this part of Ratnagiri. For unresolved delivery complaints or high-value consignment queries, escalate to Ratnagiri H.Oafter first contacting Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri).
Which district and state does Panhale Tarf Saundal belong to?
Panhale Tarf Saundal is located in Ratnagiri district, MAHARASHTRA, India. It falls under the Rajapur Taluk within that district, and is part of the Ratnagiri Postal Division under the MaharashtraPostal Circle.
What taluk does Panhale Tarf Saundal come under?
Panhale Tarf Saundal is in Rajapur Taluk, Ratnagiri 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 Panhale Tarf Saundal belong to?
Panhale Tarf Saundal is part of the MaharashtraPostal Circle, under the Goa-Panaji Postal Region, in the Ratnagiri Postal Division. The MaharashtraCircle 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 Goa-Panaji Region office is the next escalation point.
Can I open a PPF or NSC account at Panhale Tarf Saundal?
As a B.O, Panhale Tarf Saundal 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 Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri) or Ratnagiri 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 Panhale Tarf Saundal?
IPPB services are being expanded across all post offices in MAHARASHTRA. 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 Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri) to confirm current IPPB availability at Panhale Tarf Saundal.
How do I track a Speed Post sent to PIN code 416702?
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 Ratnagiri Division sorting hub, it will be assigned to Panhale Tarf Saundal for final delivery. If tracking shows the article has arrived at the division but hasn't been delivered within the expected window, contact Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri) with the tracking number.
How do I complain about a delayed or missing article at Panhale Tarf Saundal?
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 Ratnagiri Division level, contact Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri) first — they manage delivery operations for this area. If unresolved, escalate to Ratnagiri 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 Panhale Tarf Saundal?
International parcels addressed to 416702 are processed at the nearest Foreign Post Office (FPO) and then routed through the Ratnagiri Division to Panhale Tarf Saundal for local delivery. For outbound international mail — booking registered letters or parcels to addresses outside India — visit Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri) or Ratnagiri H.O, which handle international mail acceptance and documentation.
What are the working hours of Panhale Tarf Saundal?
Sub-Offices and Head Post Offices in MAHARASHTRA 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 Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri).
Is Aadhaar enrolment or update available at Panhale Tarf Saundal?
Aadhaar enrolment and update services — including address changes, mobile number updates, and biometric corrections — are available at designated post offices. As a B.O, Panhale Tarf Saundal may not offer this directly. For Aadhaar services, visit Ratnagiri H.Oor a designated Sub-Office in Ratnagiri. Check the UIDAI locator tool or call Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri) to find the nearest active enrolment centre.
Can I buy postage stamps at Panhale Tarf Saundal?
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 Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri) for availability of specific issues.
What is the difference between Panhale Tarf Saundal and Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri)?
Panhale Tarf Saundal is a B.O — it handles local mail delivery and basic financial services for the immediate Rajapur Taluk area it serves. Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri) 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 Panhale Tarf Saundal as part of its Branch Office cluster. If a service isn't available at Panhale Tarf Saundal, the next step is always Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri).