Office Details — Targaonajgara
Targaonajgara Pin Code is 221115.Targaonajgara is located in district Varanasi, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA.
Targaonajgara — PIN Code 221115
The PIN code for Targaonajgara is 221115. This is a B.O located in Varanasi Taluk, Varanasi district, UTTAR PRADESH, India. It operates under the Varanasi East Postal Division, within the Allahabad Region of the
Uttar PradeshPostal Circle
For all mail addressed to Targaonajgara, the correct 6-digit code to use is 221115 — 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 Targaonajgara 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.
Targaonajgara (B.O) is the delivery point for residents and businesses in this part of Varanasi Taluk. Mail addressed to 221115 arrives here and is distributed to the surrounding addresses.
Moving up the chain: Targaonajgara reports to Tanda Kalan S.O — the Sub-Office that manages a cluster of Branch Offices in this area, including Targaonajgara. Tanda Kalan 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 Tanda Kalan S.O is Varanasi H.O— the Head Post Office for this part of Varanasi. Varanasi 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 Varanasi East Division but hasn't arrived, Varanasi H.Ois the right office to contact.
Above the Head Office sits the Varanasi East Postal Division, which is part of the Allahabad 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 Targaonajgara, the escalation path is — Targaonajgara → Tanda Kalan S.O → Varanasi H.O→ Varanasi East Division office.
Delivery Status — What It Means for 221115
Targaonajgara is a {Delivery_Status} office. If Delivery Status = Delivery: This means Targaonajgara runs its own postman route. Letters, Speed Post articles, registered parcels, and e-commerce deliveries addressed to 221115 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 Targaonajgara.
If Delivery Status = Non-Delivery: This means Targaonajgara accepts mail for booking and handles administrative services, but does not run a doorstep delivery route. Inbound mail addressed to 221115 is passed to Tanda Kalan 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 Varanasi East Division but not been delivered, contact Tanda Kalan S.O — that is the office handling delivery for this area.
Understanding PIN Code 221115
The code 221115 is not a random number. Each digit carries a specific routing instruction that the India Post sorting system reads automatically.
Breaking down 221115: 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 Varanasi area. The three-digit combination {D1}{D2}{D3} identifies the
Varanasi East sorting district The final three digits — {D4}{D5}{D6} — identify Targaonajgara specifically as the delivery post office. These are what separate this office from every other post office in Varanasi. 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 221115 reads as: Zone {D1} → Uttar PradeshCircle → Varanasi East sorting hub → Targaonajgara delivery office.
Where to Use PIN Code 221115
The code 221115 is the valid postal identifier for Targaonajgara'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 221115 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. 221115 is the correct code for addresses in the Targaonajgara 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 Targaonajgara, 221115 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 Targaonajgara, use 221115 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. 221115 is the valid code for Targaonajgara's jurisdiction and is accepted across all state and central government systems.
Services at Targaonajgara
The range of services at any post office depends on its classification. As a B.O, here is what Targaonajgara typically handles and what you may need to access at Tanda Kalan S.O or Varanasi H.Ofor:
Available at Targaonajgara: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 Tanda Kalan S.O or Varanasi 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 Tanda Kalan S.O and Varanasi H.O
If a service you need is not available at Targaonajgara, here is where to go next:
Tanda Kalan S.O is the managing Sub-Office for Targaonajgara. 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 Targaonajgara area.
Varanasi H.O — the Varanasi 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 — Targaonajgara
What is the PIN code of Targaonajgara?
The PIN code of Targaonajgara is 221115. This is a B.O located in Varanasi Taluk, Varanasi district, UTTAR PRADESH, India. It falls under the Varanasi East 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 Targaonajgara?
Targaonajgara 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 (Tanda Kalan S.O) or Head Post Office (Varanasi H.O). Full investment scheme services like PPF and NSC are generally available only at Sub-Office and Head Office level.
Is Targaonajgara a delivery post office?
Targaonajgara 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 Tanda Kalan S.O for actual doorstep delivery.
Which Sub-Office manages Targaonajgara?
Targaonajgara falls under Tanda Kalan S.O as its managing Sub-Office. For services not directly available at Targaonajgara — such as investment account openings, Aadhaar updates, or complaint escalations — Tanda Kalan S.O is your next point of contact.
Which Head Post Office is Targaonajgara linked to?
The parent Head Post Office for Targaonajgara is Varanasi H.O. This is the district-level administrative office overseeing all postal operations in this part of Varanasi. For unresolved delivery complaints or high-value consignment queries, escalate to Varanasi H.Oafter first contacting Tanda Kalan S.O.
Which district and state does Targaonajgara belong to?
Targaonajgara is located in Varanasi district, UTTAR PRADESH, India. It falls under the Varanasi Taluk within that district, and is part of the Varanasi East Postal Division under the Uttar PradeshPostal Circle.
What taluk does Targaonajgara come under?
Targaonajgara is in Varanasi Taluk, Varanasi 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 Targaonajgara belong to?
Targaonajgara is part of the Uttar PradeshPostal Circle, under the Allahabad Postal Region, in the Varanasi East 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 Allahabad Region office is the next escalation point.
Can I open a PPF or NSC account at Targaonajgara?
As a B.O, Targaonajgara 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 Tanda Kalan S.O or Varanasi 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 Targaonajgara?
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 Tanda Kalan S.O to confirm current IPPB availability at Targaonajgara.
How do I track a Speed Post sent to PIN code 221115?
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 Varanasi East Division sorting hub, it will be assigned to Targaonajgara for final delivery. If tracking shows the article has arrived at the division but hasn't been delivered within the expected window, contact Tanda Kalan S.O with the tracking number.
How do I complain about a delayed or missing article at Targaonajgara?
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 Varanasi East Division level, contact Tanda Kalan S.O first — they manage delivery operations for this area. If unresolved, escalate to Varanasi 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 Targaonajgara?
International parcels addressed to 221115 are processed at the nearest Foreign Post Office (FPO) and then routed through the Varanasi East Division to Targaonajgara for local delivery. For outbound international mail — booking registered letters or parcels to addresses outside India — visit Tanda Kalan S.O or Varanasi H.O, which handle international mail acceptance and documentation.
What are the working hours of Targaonajgara?
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 Tanda Kalan S.O.
Is Aadhaar enrolment or update available at Targaonajgara?
Aadhaar enrolment and update services — including address changes, mobile number updates, and biometric corrections — are available at designated post offices. As a B.O, Targaonajgara may not offer this directly. For Aadhaar services, visit Varanasi H.Oor a designated Sub-Office in Varanasi. Check the UIDAI locator tool or call Tanda Kalan S.O to find the nearest active enrolment centre.
Can I buy postage stamps at Targaonajgara?
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 Tanda Kalan S.O for availability of specific issues.
What is the difference between Targaonajgara and Tanda Kalan S.O?
Targaonajgara is a B.O — it handles local mail delivery and basic financial services for the immediate Varanasi Taluk area it serves. Tanda Kalan 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 Targaonajgara as part of its Branch Office cluster. If a service isn't available at Targaonajgara, the next step is always Tanda Kalan S.O.