Office Details — Banda Kharmunda
Banda Kharmunda Pin Code is 768038.Banda Kharmunda is located in district Bargarh, ODISHA, INDIA.
Banda Kharmunda — PIN Code 768038
The PIN code for Banda Kharmunda is 768038. This is a B.O located in Bargarh Taluk, Bargarh district, ODISHA, India. It operates under the Sambalpur Postal Division, within the Sambalpur Region of the
OdishaPostal Circle
For all mail addressed to Banda Kharmunda, the correct 6-digit code to use is 768038 — 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 Banda Kharmunda 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.
Banda Kharmunda (B.O) is the delivery point for residents and businesses in this part of Bargarh Taluk. Mail addressed to 768038 arrives here and is distributed to the surrounding addresses.
Moving up the chain: Banda Kharmunda reports to Bardol S.O (Bargarh) — the Sub-Office that manages a cluster of Branch Offices in this area, including Banda Kharmunda. Bardol S.O (Bargarh) 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 Bardol S.O (Bargarh) is Bargarh H.O— the Head Post Office for this part of Bargarh. Bargarh 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 Sambalpur Division but hasn't arrived, Bargarh H.Ois the right office to contact.
Above the Head Office sits the Sambalpur Postal Division, which is part of the Sambalpur Region , under the OdishaPostal Circle headquartered in ODISHA. The Chief Postmaster General (CPMG) of the OdishaCircle oversees all postal operations across the state.
In plain terms: if you have a delivery problem at Banda Kharmunda, the escalation path is — Banda Kharmunda → Bardol S.O (Bargarh) → Bargarh H.O→ Sambalpur Division office.
Delivery Status — What It Means for 768038
Banda Kharmunda is a {Delivery_Status} office. If Delivery Status = Delivery: This means Banda Kharmunda runs its own postman route. Letters, Speed Post articles, registered parcels, and e-commerce deliveries addressed to 768038 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 Banda Kharmunda.
If Delivery Status = Non-Delivery: This means Banda Kharmunda accepts mail for booking and handles administrative services, but does not run a doorstep delivery route. Inbound mail addressed to 768038 is passed to Bardol S.O (Bargarh) or another nearby delivery office for the final leg. If you're waiting for a parcel and tracking shows it has reached the Sambalpur Division but not been delivered, contact Bardol S.O (Bargarh) — that is the office handling delivery for this area.
Understanding PIN Code 768038
The code 768038 is not a random number. Each digit carries a specific routing instruction that the India Post sorting system reads automatically.
Breaking down 768038: 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 OdishaPostal Circle, which covers ODISHA. If you see a PIN code starting with {D1}{D2}, it belongs to ODISHA.
The third digit — {D3} — is the sorting district code. When mail arrives at the ODISHA sorting hub, this digit routes it directly to the Bargarh area. The three-digit combination {D1}{D2}{D3} identifies the
Sambalpur sorting district The final three digits — {D4}{D5}{D6} — identify Banda Kharmunda specifically as the delivery post office. These are what separate this office from every other post office in Bargarh. 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 768038 reads as: Zone {D1} → OdishaCircle → Sambalpur sorting hub → Banda Kharmunda delivery office.
Where to Use PIN Code 768038
The code 768038 is the valid postal identifier for Banda Kharmunda'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 768038 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. 768038 is the correct code for addresses in the Banda Kharmunda 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 Banda Kharmunda, 768038 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 Banda Kharmunda, use 768038 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. 768038 is the valid code for Banda Kharmunda's jurisdiction and is accepted across all state and central government systems.
Services at Banda Kharmunda
The range of services at any post office depends on its classification. As a B.O, here is what Banda Kharmunda typically handles and what you may need to access at Bardol S.O (Bargarh) or Bargarh H.Ofor:
Available at Banda Kharmunda: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 Bardol S.O (Bargarh) or Bargarh 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 Bardol S.O (Bargarh) and Bargarh H.O
If a service you need is not available at Banda Kharmunda, here is where to go next:
Bardol S.O (Bargarh) is the managing Sub-Office for Banda Kharmunda. 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 Banda Kharmunda area.
Bargarh H.O — the Bargarh 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 — Banda Kharmunda
What is the PIN code of Banda Kharmunda?
The PIN code of Banda Kharmunda is 768038. This is a B.O located in Bargarh Taluk, Bargarh district, ODISHA, India. It falls under the Sambalpur Postal Division of the OdishaPostal 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 Banda Kharmunda?
Banda Kharmunda 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 (Bardol S.O (Bargarh)) or Head Post Office (Bargarh H.O). Full investment scheme services like PPF and NSC are generally available only at Sub-Office and Head Office level.
Is Banda Kharmunda a delivery post office?
Banda Kharmunda 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 Bardol S.O (Bargarh) for actual doorstep delivery.
Which Sub-Office manages Banda Kharmunda?
Banda Kharmunda falls under Bardol S.O (Bargarh) as its managing Sub-Office. For services not directly available at Banda Kharmunda — such as investment account openings, Aadhaar updates, or complaint escalations — Bardol S.O (Bargarh) is your next point of contact.
Which Head Post Office is Banda Kharmunda linked to?
The parent Head Post Office for Banda Kharmunda is Bargarh H.O. This is the district-level administrative office overseeing all postal operations in this part of Bargarh. For unresolved delivery complaints or high-value consignment queries, escalate to Bargarh H.Oafter first contacting Bardol S.O (Bargarh).
Which district and state does Banda Kharmunda belong to?
Banda Kharmunda is located in Bargarh district, ODISHA, India. It falls under the Bargarh Taluk within that district, and is part of the Sambalpur Postal Division under the OdishaPostal Circle.
What taluk does Banda Kharmunda come under?
Banda Kharmunda is in Bargarh Taluk, Bargarh 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 Banda Kharmunda belong to?
Banda Kharmunda is part of the OdishaPostal Circle, under the Sambalpur Postal Region, in the Sambalpur Postal Division. The OdishaCircle 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 Sambalpur Region office is the next escalation point.
Can I open a PPF or NSC account at Banda Kharmunda?
As a B.O, Banda Kharmunda 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 Bardol S.O (Bargarh) or Bargarh 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 Banda Kharmunda?
IPPB services are being expanded across all post offices in ODISHA. 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 Bardol S.O (Bargarh) to confirm current IPPB availability at Banda Kharmunda.
How do I track a Speed Post sent to PIN code 768038?
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 Sambalpur Division sorting hub, it will be assigned to Banda Kharmunda for final delivery. If tracking shows the article has arrived at the division but hasn't been delivered within the expected window, contact Bardol S.O (Bargarh) with the tracking number.
How do I complain about a delayed or missing article at Banda Kharmunda?
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 Sambalpur Division level, contact Bardol S.O (Bargarh) first — they manage delivery operations for this area. If unresolved, escalate to Bargarh 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 Banda Kharmunda?
International parcels addressed to 768038 are processed at the nearest Foreign Post Office (FPO) and then routed through the Sambalpur Division to Banda Kharmunda for local delivery. For outbound international mail — booking registered letters or parcels to addresses outside India — visit Bardol S.O (Bargarh) or Bargarh H.O, which handle international mail acceptance and documentation.
What are the working hours of Banda Kharmunda?
Sub-Offices and Head Post Offices in ODISHA 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 Bardol S.O (Bargarh).
Is Aadhaar enrolment or update available at Banda Kharmunda?
Aadhaar enrolment and update services — including address changes, mobile number updates, and biometric corrections — are available at designated post offices. As a B.O, Banda Kharmunda may not offer this directly. For Aadhaar services, visit Bargarh H.Oor a designated Sub-Office in Bargarh. Check the UIDAI locator tool or call Bardol S.O (Bargarh) to find the nearest active enrolment centre.
Can I buy postage stamps at Banda Kharmunda?
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 Bardol S.O (Bargarh) for availability of specific issues.
What is the difference between Banda Kharmunda and Bardol S.O (Bargarh)?
Banda Kharmunda is a B.O — it handles local mail delivery and basic financial services for the immediate Bargarh Taluk area it serves. Bardol S.O (Bargarh) 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 Banda Kharmunda as part of its Branch Office cluster. If a service isn't available at Banda Kharmunda, the next step is always Bardol S.O (Bargarh).