Office Details — Barakanda
Barakanda Pin Code is 754224.Barakanda is located in district Kendrapara, ODISHA, INDIA.
Barakanda — PIN Code 754224
The PIN code for Barakanda is 754224. This is a B.O located in Kendrapara Taluk, Kendrapara district, ODISHA, India. It operates under the Cuttack North Postal Division, within the Bhubaneswar HQ Region of the
OdishaPostal Circle
For all mail addressed to Barakanda, the correct 6-digit code to use is 754224 — 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 Barakanda 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.
Barakanda (B.O) is the delivery point for residents and businesses in this part of Kendrapara Taluk. Mail addressed to 754224 arrives here and is distributed to the surrounding addresses.
Moving up the chain: Barakanda reports to Mahakalpara S.O — the Sub-Office that manages a cluster of Branch Offices in this area, including Barakanda. Mahakalpara 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 Mahakalpara S.O is Kendrapara H.O— the Head Post Office for this part of Kendrapara. Kendrapara 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 Cuttack North Division but hasn't arrived, Kendrapara H.Ois the right office to contact.
Above the Head Office sits the Cuttack North Postal Division, which is part of the Bhubaneswar HQ 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 Barakanda, the escalation path is — Barakanda → Mahakalpara S.O → Kendrapara H.O→ Cuttack North Division office.
Delivery Status — What It Means for 754224
Barakanda is a {Delivery_Status} office. If Delivery Status = Delivery: This means Barakanda runs its own postman route. Letters, Speed Post articles, registered parcels, and e-commerce deliveries addressed to 754224 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 Barakanda.
If Delivery Status = Non-Delivery: This means Barakanda accepts mail for booking and handles administrative services, but does not run a doorstep delivery route. Inbound mail addressed to 754224 is passed to Mahakalpara 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 Cuttack North Division but not been delivered, contact Mahakalpara S.O — that is the office handling delivery for this area.
Understanding PIN Code 754224
The code 754224 is not a random number. Each digit carries a specific routing instruction that the India Post sorting system reads automatically.
Breaking down 754224: 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 Kendrapara area. The three-digit combination {D1}{D2}{D3} identifies the
Cuttack North sorting district The final three digits — {D4}{D5}{D6} — identify Barakanda specifically as the delivery post office. These are what separate this office from every other post office in Kendrapara. 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 754224 reads as: Zone {D1} → OdishaCircle → Cuttack North sorting hub → Barakanda delivery office.
Where to Use PIN Code 754224
The code 754224 is the valid postal identifier for Barakanda'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 754224 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. 754224 is the correct code for addresses in the Barakanda 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 Barakanda, 754224 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 Barakanda, use 754224 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. 754224 is the valid code for Barakanda's jurisdiction and is accepted across all state and central government systems.
Services at Barakanda
The range of services at any post office depends on its classification. As a B.O, here is what Barakanda typically handles and what you may need to access at Mahakalpara S.O or Kendrapara H.Ofor:
Available at Barakanda: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 Mahakalpara S.O or Kendrapara 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 Mahakalpara S.O and Kendrapara H.O
If a service you need is not available at Barakanda, here is where to go next:
Mahakalpara S.O is the managing Sub-Office for Barakanda. 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 Barakanda area.
Kendrapara H.O — the Kendrapara 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 — Barakanda
What is the PIN code of Barakanda?
The PIN code of Barakanda is 754224. This is a B.O located in Kendrapara Taluk, Kendrapara district, ODISHA, India. It falls under the Cuttack North 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 Barakanda?
Barakanda 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 (Mahakalpara S.O) or Head Post Office (Kendrapara H.O). Full investment scheme services like PPF and NSC are generally available only at Sub-Office and Head Office level.
Is Barakanda a delivery post office?
Barakanda 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 Mahakalpara S.O for actual doorstep delivery.
Which Sub-Office manages Barakanda?
Barakanda falls under Mahakalpara S.O as its managing Sub-Office. For services not directly available at Barakanda — such as investment account openings, Aadhaar updates, or complaint escalations — Mahakalpara S.O is your next point of contact.
Which Head Post Office is Barakanda linked to?
The parent Head Post Office for Barakanda is Kendrapara H.O. This is the district-level administrative office overseeing all postal operations in this part of Kendrapara. For unresolved delivery complaints or high-value consignment queries, escalate to Kendrapara H.Oafter first contacting Mahakalpara S.O.
Which district and state does Barakanda belong to?
Barakanda is located in Kendrapara district, ODISHA, India. It falls under the Kendrapara Taluk within that district, and is part of the Cuttack North Postal Division under the OdishaPostal Circle.
What taluk does Barakanda come under?
Barakanda is in Kendrapara Taluk, Kendrapara 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 Barakanda belong to?
Barakanda is part of the OdishaPostal Circle, under the Bhubaneswar HQ Postal Region, in the Cuttack North 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 Bhubaneswar HQ Region office is the next escalation point.
Can I open a PPF or NSC account at Barakanda?
As a B.O, Barakanda 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 Mahakalpara S.O or Kendrapara 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 Barakanda?
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 Mahakalpara S.O to confirm current IPPB availability at Barakanda.
How do I track a Speed Post sent to PIN code 754224?
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 Cuttack North Division sorting hub, it will be assigned to Barakanda for final delivery. If tracking shows the article has arrived at the division but hasn't been delivered within the expected window, contact Mahakalpara S.O with the tracking number.
How do I complain about a delayed or missing article at Barakanda?
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 Cuttack North Division level, contact Mahakalpara S.O first — they manage delivery operations for this area. If unresolved, escalate to Kendrapara 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 Barakanda?
International parcels addressed to 754224 are processed at the nearest Foreign Post Office (FPO) and then routed through the Cuttack North Division to Barakanda for local delivery. For outbound international mail — booking registered letters or parcels to addresses outside India — visit Mahakalpara S.O or Kendrapara H.O, which handle international mail acceptance and documentation.
What are the working hours of Barakanda?
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 Mahakalpara S.O.
Is Aadhaar enrolment or update available at Barakanda?
Aadhaar enrolment and update services — including address changes, mobile number updates, and biometric corrections — are available at designated post offices. As a B.O, Barakanda may not offer this directly. For Aadhaar services, visit Kendrapara H.Oor a designated Sub-Office in Kendrapara. Check the UIDAI locator tool or call Mahakalpara S.O to find the nearest active enrolment centre.
Can I buy postage stamps at Barakanda?
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 Mahakalpara S.O for availability of specific issues.
What is the difference between Barakanda and Mahakalpara S.O?
Barakanda is a B.O — it handles local mail delivery and basic financial services for the immediate Kendrapara Taluk area it serves. Mahakalpara 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 Barakanda as part of its Branch Office cluster. If a service isn't available at Barakanda, the next step is always Mahakalpara S.O.