Find PIN Codes Across India: Search by Post Office, District and Village

India PIN Code Directory

India Post runs one of the largest postal networks in the world, reaching every state and union territory, from big cities to small villages. With so many post offices, finding the right PIN code for an address isn't always easy. This directory makes it simple.

You can search by state, district, village, locality, post office name or the PIN code itself. Each result shows the post office name, PIN code, office type, delivery status, district, taluk and postal circle, so you can confirm an address before you use it.

Whether you are sending a courier, filling out a bank form, updating your Aadhaar, registering for GST or shopping online, the correct PIN code helps your address get accepted and your delivery reach the right place.

What Is a PIN Code?

PIN stands for Postal Index Number. It is a 6-digit code that India Post uses to identify a post office and the area it serves. The system was introduced in 1972 to make mail sorting faster and reduce errors caused by similar or confusing place names.

Every address in India falls under a PIN code. Postal staff, courier companies, banks, government offices and e-commerce websites all rely on it to locate and verify addresses. A single wrong digit can send a parcel to another district or get an application rejected, so it is worth checking before you submit.

Why the Correct PIN Code Matters

PIN codes are used far beyond letters and parcels. You will need the right one for:

• Online shopping and checking whether delivery is available in your area
• Courier and Speed Post bookings
• Bank account opening and KYC
• Aadhaar address updates
• GST and business registration
• Loan, insurance and job applications
• School admissions and government scheme forms

If the PIN code doesn't match the address, a form may be returned, a delivery may be delayed, or a website may show that service is unavailable in your area.

How a 6-Digit PIN Code Is Structured

Each digit in a PIN code has a purpose:

• First digit: the postal zone
• First two digits: the sub-zone or postal circle
• First three digits: the sorting district
• Last three digits: the specific delivery post office

Example: In 110001, the "1" points to the northern zone, "11" to the Delhi circle, "110" to the Delhi sorting district, and "001" to the New Delhi GPO area. This step-by-step breakdown is what lets mail move quickly from one end of the country to the other.

Postal Zones in India

India has eight regional postal zones, plus a ninth reserved for the Army Postal Service. The first digit of any PIN code tells you which zone it belongs to.

Types of Post Offices in India

Head Office (HO)

The Head Office is the main post office of a postal division. It manages the Sub Offices and Branch Offices under it and offers the full range of services, including Speed Post, registered post, parcels, savings schemes, postal life insurance, Aadhaar services and complaint handling.

Sub Office (SO)

A Sub Office reports to a Head Office and usually serves a town, tehsil or large locality. It handles everyday postal work along with parcels, savings accounts and India Post Payments Bank services.

Branch Office (BO)

Branch Offices mostly serve villages and rural areas. They offer basic services such as mail delivery, money orders and small savings, often through the village postmaster. Many Branch Offices share the PIN code of the Sub Office they report to, which is why several villages can have the same PIN code.

Delivery vs Non-Delivery Post Offices

A delivery post office delivers letters and parcels directly to homes and businesses in its area.

A non-delivery post office accepts mail and provides counter services, but doorstep delivery is handled by a nearby delivery office.

This directory shows the delivery status of each post office, so you can see which office actually delivers to your address.

What You Can Find in This Directory

For every post office, you can check:

• Post office name
• 6-digit PIN code
• Office type (HO, SO or BO)
• Delivery status
• Taluk or tehsil
• District
• State
• Postal division, region and circle

How to Search for a PIN Code

By state: Pick a state to see its districts and all the post offices within them.

By district: Choose a district to view every post office and PIN code in that district.

By village or locality: Type the name of your village, town or area to find its PIN code.

By post office name: Already know the post office? Search it directly for its PIN code and full details.

By PIN code: Enter a 6-digit PIN code to see which post office, district and state it belongs to. This is useful when you want to double-check an address someone has shared with you.