Office Details — Sarai Khawaja
Sarai Khawaja Pin Code is 282001.Sarai Khawaja is located in district Agra, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA.
Sarai Khawaja — PIN Code 282001
The PIN code for Sarai Khawaja is 282001. This is a S.O located in NA Taluk, Agra district, UTTAR PRADESH, India. It operates under the Agra Postal Division, within the Agra Region of the
Uttar PradeshPostal Circle
For all mail addressed to Sarai Khawaja, the correct 6-digit code to use is 282001 — 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 Sarai Khawaja 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.
Sarai Khawaja (S.O) is the delivery point for residents and businesses in this part of NA Taluk. Mail addressed to 282001 arrives here and is distributed to the surrounding addresses.
Moving up the chain: Sarai Khawaja reports to NA — the Sub-Office that manages a cluster of Branch Offices in this area, including Sarai Khawaja. NA 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 NA is Agra H.O— the Head Post Office for this part of Agra. Agra 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 Agra Division but hasn't arrived, Agra H.Ois the right office to contact.
Above the Head Office sits the Agra Postal Division, which is part of the Agra Region , under the Uttar PradeshPostal Circle headquartered in UTTAR PRADESH. The Chief Postmaster General (CPMG) of the Uttar PradeshCircle oversees all postal operations across the state.
In plain terms: if you have a delivery problem at Sarai Khawaja, the escalation path is — Sarai Khawaja → NA → Agra H.O→ Agra Division office.
Delivery Status — What It Means for 282001
Sarai Khawaja is a {Delivery_Status} office. If Delivery Status = Delivery: This means Sarai Khawaja runs its own postman route. Letters, Speed Post articles, registered parcels, and e-commerce deliveries addressed to 282001 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 Sarai Khawaja.
If Delivery Status = Non-Delivery: This means Sarai Khawaja accepts mail for booking and handles administrative services, but does not run a doorstep delivery route. Inbound mail addressed to 282001 is passed to NA or another nearby delivery office for the final leg. If you're waiting for a parcel and tracking shows it has reached the Agra Division but not been delivered, contact NA — that is the office handling delivery for this area.
Understanding PIN Code 282001
The code 282001 is not a random number. Each digit carries a specific routing instruction that the India Post sorting system reads automatically.
Breaking down 282001: 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 Uttar PradeshPostal Circle, which covers UTTAR PRADESH. If you see a PIN code starting with {D1}{D2}, it belongs to UTTAR PRADESH.
The third digit — {D3} — is the sorting district code. When mail arrives at the UTTAR PRADESH sorting hub, this digit routes it directly to the Agra area. The three-digit combination {D1}{D2}{D3} identifies the
Agra sorting district The final three digits — {D4}{D5}{D6} — identify Sarai Khawaja specifically as the delivery post office. These are what separate this office from every other post office in Agra. 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 282001 reads as: Zone {D1} → Uttar PradeshCircle → Agra sorting hub → Sarai Khawaja delivery office.
Where to Use PIN Code 282001
The code 282001 is the valid postal identifier for Sarai Khawaja'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 282001 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. 282001 is the correct code for addresses in the Sarai Khawaja 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 Sarai Khawaja, 282001 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 Sarai Khawaja, use 282001 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. 282001 is the valid code for Sarai Khawaja's jurisdiction and is accepted across all state and central government systems.
Services at Sarai Khawaja
The range of services at any post office depends on its classification. As a S.O, here is what Sarai Khawaja typically handles and what you may need to access at NA or Agra H.Ofor:
Available at Sarai Khawaja: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 NA or Agra 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 NA and Agra H.O
If a service you need is not available at Sarai Khawaja, here is where to go next:
NA is the managing Sub-Office for Sarai Khawaja. 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 Sarai Khawaja area.
Agra H.O — the Agra 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 — Sarai Khawaja
What is the PIN code of Sarai Khawaja?
The PIN code of Sarai Khawaja is 282001. This is a S.O located in NA Taluk, Agra district, UTTAR PRADESH, India. It falls under the Agra Postal Division of the Uttar PradeshPostal 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 Sarai Khawaja?
Sarai Khawaja is classified as a S.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 (NA) or Head Post Office (Agra H.O). Full investment scheme services like PPF and NSC are generally available only at Sub-Office and Head Office level.
Is Sarai Khawaja a delivery post office?
Sarai Khawaja 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 NA for actual doorstep delivery.
Which Sub-Office manages Sarai Khawaja?
Sarai Khawaja falls under NA as its managing Sub-Office. For services not directly available at Sarai Khawaja — such as investment account openings, Aadhaar updates, or complaint escalations — NA is your next point of contact.
Which Head Post Office is Sarai Khawaja linked to?
The parent Head Post Office for Sarai Khawaja is Agra H.O. This is the district-level administrative office overseeing all postal operations in this part of Agra. For unresolved delivery complaints or high-value consignment queries, escalate to Agra H.Oafter first contacting NA.
Which district and state does Sarai Khawaja belong to?
Sarai Khawaja is located in Agra district, UTTAR PRADESH, India. It falls under the NA Taluk within that district, and is part of the Agra Postal Division under the Uttar PradeshPostal Circle.
What taluk does Sarai Khawaja come under?
Sarai Khawaja is in NA Taluk, Agra 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 Sarai Khawaja belong to?
Sarai Khawaja is part of the Uttar PradeshPostal Circle, under the Agra Postal Region, in the Agra Postal Division. The Uttar PradeshCircle 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 Agra Region office is the next escalation point.
Can I open a PPF or NSC account at Sarai Khawaja?
As a S.O, Sarai Khawaja 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 NA or Agra 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 Sarai Khawaja?
IPPB services are being expanded across all post offices in UTTAR PRADESH. 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 NA to confirm current IPPB availability at Sarai Khawaja.
How do I track a Speed Post sent to PIN code 282001?
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 Agra Division sorting hub, it will be assigned to Sarai Khawaja for final delivery. If tracking shows the article has arrived at the division but hasn't been delivered within the expected window, contact NA with the tracking number.
How do I complain about a delayed or missing article at Sarai Khawaja?
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 Agra Division level, contact NA first — they manage delivery operations for this area. If unresolved, escalate to Agra 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 Sarai Khawaja?
International parcels addressed to 282001 are processed at the nearest Foreign Post Office (FPO) and then routed through the Agra Division to Sarai Khawaja for local delivery. For outbound international mail — booking registered letters or parcels to addresses outside India — visit NA or Agra H.O, which handle international mail acceptance and documentation.
What are the working hours of Sarai Khawaja?
Sub-Offices and Head Post Offices in UTTAR PRADESH 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 NA.
Is Aadhaar enrolment or update available at Sarai Khawaja?
Aadhaar enrolment and update services — including address changes, mobile number updates, and biometric corrections — are available at designated post offices. As a S.O, Sarai Khawaja may not offer this directly. For Aadhaar services, visit Agra H.Oor a designated Sub-Office in Agra. Check the UIDAI locator tool or call NA to find the nearest active enrolment centre.
Can I buy postage stamps at Sarai Khawaja?
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 NA for availability of specific issues.
What is the difference between Sarai Khawaja and NA?
Sarai Khawaja is a S.O — it handles local mail delivery and basic financial services for the immediate NA Taluk area it serves. NA 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 Sarai Khawaja as part of its Branch Office cluster. If a service isn't available at Sarai Khawaja, the next step is always NA.