Office Details — Shrirangnagar
Shrirangnagar Pin Code is 400608.Shrirangnagar is located in district Thane, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA.
Shrirangnagar — PIN Code 400608
The PIN code for Shrirangnagar is 400608. This is a B.O located in Thane Taluk, Thane district, MAHARASHTRA, India. It operates under the Thane Central Postal Division, within the Mumbai Region of the
MaharashtraPostal Circle
For all mail addressed to Shrirangnagar, the correct 6-digit code to use is 400608 — 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 Shrirangnagar 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.
Shrirangnagar (B.O) is the delivery point for residents and businesses in this part of Thane Taluk. Mail addressed to 400608 arrives here and is distributed to the surrounding addresses.
Moving up the chain: Shrirangnagar reports to Balkum S.O — the Sub-Office that manages a cluster of Branch Offices in this area, including Shrirangnagar. Balkum 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 Balkum S.O is Thane H.O— the Head Post Office for this part of Thane. Thane 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 Thane Central Division but hasn't arrived, Thane H.Ois the right office to contact.
Above the Head Office sits the Thane Central Postal Division, which is part of the Mumbai 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 Shrirangnagar, the escalation path is — Shrirangnagar → Balkum S.O → Thane H.O→ Thane Central Division office.
Delivery Status — What It Means for 400608
Shrirangnagar is a {Delivery_Status} office. If Delivery Status = Delivery: This means Shrirangnagar runs its own postman route. Letters, Speed Post articles, registered parcels, and e-commerce deliveries addressed to 400608 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 Shrirangnagar.
If Delivery Status = Non-Delivery: This means Shrirangnagar accepts mail for booking and handles administrative services, but does not run a doorstep delivery route. Inbound mail addressed to 400608 is passed to Balkum 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 Thane Central Division but not been delivered, contact Balkum S.O — that is the office handling delivery for this area.
Understanding PIN Code 400608
The code 400608 is not a random number. Each digit carries a specific routing instruction that the India Post sorting system reads automatically.
Breaking down 400608: 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 Thane area. The three-digit combination {D1}{D2}{D3} identifies the
Thane Central sorting district The final three digits — {D4}{D5}{D6} — identify Shrirangnagar specifically as the delivery post office. These are what separate this office from every other post office in Thane. 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 400608 reads as: Zone {D1} → MaharashtraCircle → Thane Central sorting hub → Shrirangnagar delivery office.
Where to Use PIN Code 400608
The code 400608 is the valid postal identifier for Shrirangnagar'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 400608 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. 400608 is the correct code for addresses in the Shrirangnagar 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 Shrirangnagar, 400608 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 Shrirangnagar, use 400608 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. 400608 is the valid code for Shrirangnagar's jurisdiction and is accepted across all state and central government systems.
Services at Shrirangnagar
The range of services at any post office depends on its classification. As a B.O, here is what Shrirangnagar typically handles and what you may need to access at Balkum S.O or Thane H.Ofor:
Available at Shrirangnagar: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 Balkum S.O or Thane 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 Balkum S.O and Thane H.O
If a service you need is not available at Shrirangnagar, here is where to go next:
Balkum S.O is the managing Sub-Office for Shrirangnagar. 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 Shrirangnagar area.
Thane H.O — the Thane 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 — Shrirangnagar
What is the PIN code of Shrirangnagar?
The PIN code of Shrirangnagar is 400608. This is a B.O located in Thane Taluk, Thane district, MAHARASHTRA, India. It falls under the Thane Central 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 Shrirangnagar?
Shrirangnagar 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 (Balkum S.O) or Head Post Office (Thane H.O). Full investment scheme services like PPF and NSC are generally available only at Sub-Office and Head Office level.
Is Shrirangnagar a delivery post office?
Shrirangnagar 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 Balkum S.O for actual doorstep delivery.
Which Sub-Office manages Shrirangnagar?
Shrirangnagar falls under Balkum S.O as its managing Sub-Office. For services not directly available at Shrirangnagar — such as investment account openings, Aadhaar updates, or complaint escalations — Balkum S.O is your next point of contact.
Which Head Post Office is Shrirangnagar linked to?
The parent Head Post Office for Shrirangnagar is Thane H.O. This is the district-level administrative office overseeing all postal operations in this part of Thane. For unresolved delivery complaints or high-value consignment queries, escalate to Thane H.Oafter first contacting Balkum S.O.
Which district and state does Shrirangnagar belong to?
Shrirangnagar is located in Thane district, MAHARASHTRA, India. It falls under the Thane Taluk within that district, and is part of the Thane Central Postal Division under the MaharashtraPostal Circle.
What taluk does Shrirangnagar come under?
Shrirangnagar is in Thane Taluk, Thane 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 Shrirangnagar belong to?
Shrirangnagar is part of the MaharashtraPostal Circle, under the Mumbai Postal Region, in the Thane Central 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 Mumbai Region office is the next escalation point.
Can I open a PPF or NSC account at Shrirangnagar?
As a B.O, Shrirangnagar 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 Balkum S.O or Thane 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 Shrirangnagar?
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 Balkum S.O to confirm current IPPB availability at Shrirangnagar.
How do I track a Speed Post sent to PIN code 400608?
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 Thane Central Division sorting hub, it will be assigned to Shrirangnagar for final delivery. If tracking shows the article has arrived at the division but hasn't been delivered within the expected window, contact Balkum S.O with the tracking number.
How do I complain about a delayed or missing article at Shrirangnagar?
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 Thane Central Division level, contact Balkum S.O first — they manage delivery operations for this area. If unresolved, escalate to Thane 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 Shrirangnagar?
International parcels addressed to 400608 are processed at the nearest Foreign Post Office (FPO) and then routed through the Thane Central Division to Shrirangnagar for local delivery. For outbound international mail — booking registered letters or parcels to addresses outside India — visit Balkum S.O or Thane H.O, which handle international mail acceptance and documentation.
What are the working hours of Shrirangnagar?
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 Balkum S.O.
Is Aadhaar enrolment or update available at Shrirangnagar?
Aadhaar enrolment and update services — including address changes, mobile number updates, and biometric corrections — are available at designated post offices. As a B.O, Shrirangnagar may not offer this directly. For Aadhaar services, visit Thane H.Oor a designated Sub-Office in Thane. Check the UIDAI locator tool or call Balkum S.O to find the nearest active enrolment centre.
Can I buy postage stamps at Shrirangnagar?
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 Balkum S.O for availability of specific issues.
What is the difference between Shrirangnagar and Balkum S.O?
Shrirangnagar is a B.O — it handles local mail delivery and basic financial services for the immediate Thane Taluk area it serves. Balkum 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 Shrirangnagar as part of its Branch Office cluster. If a service isn't available at Shrirangnagar, the next step is always Balkum S.O.