India PIN Code, Post Office & Postal Place Directory
Use the India PIN Code directory to find six-digit postal codes by place, post office, district, State or Union Territory. The directory currently organizes 19,486 unique PIN codes, 164,888 post office or area records and 754 district directories across 36 available State or UT listings.
If you know the code, start with the India PIN Codes Directory. If you know the locality or post office name, browse the Post Office & Place Directory. You can also move geographically through the State & Union Territory Directory and District PIN Code Directory to reach the exact postal page you need.
State-level postal directories currently include Uttar Pradesh PIN codes, Maharashtra PIN codes, Tamil Nadu PIN codes, Rajasthan PIN codes, Andhra Pradesh PIN codes, Madhya Pradesh PIN codes and additional State or UT directories. Each State page links to its districts, and each district links onward to individual PIN-code and post-office pages.
What Is a PIN Code and How Does India's Postal Index Number Work?
PIN stands for Postal Index Number. India uses a six-digit PIN code to organize postal areas and help route mail through the postal network. The system was introduced on 15 August 1972 and PIN codes are now widely used as a standard part of Indian postal addresses.
A PIN is more than a six-digit number. Its digits describe progressively more specific postal routing levels, ending with the delivery post office. This is why checking the post office or locality together with the PIN is useful when several places share the same code.
Finding the right PIN
Search by locality, post office, district, city or six-digit code, then confirm the matching place before using it in an address.
PIN and DIGIPIN are different
The familiar PIN is the six-digit postal code. DIGIPIN is a separate geocoded addressing system introduced later by the Department of Posts for more precise location referencing.
Official postal reference
For time-sensitive or official postal information, confirm details with the Department of Posts. Visit India Post.
Browse by State / Union Territory
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Looking for a city PIN code? Start with a major Indian city below. Where the postal dataset has a matching district directory, the city link opens that crawlable district index directly; otherwise it opens a focused site search so you can choose the correct locality or post office.
Browse District Directories
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View all PIN codesOpen a PIN page to see the post offices and postal places grouped under the same six-digit code, along with district, State, delivery and routing information when available.
What You Can Find Here
How to Search Indian PIN Codes More Accurately
A place name can occur in more than one district or State, and a single PIN code can be shared by several post offices or postal areas. For the best match, search with the most specific information you know—for example a six-digit PIN, post office name, locality plus district, or city plus State. Then open the linked PIN page to confirm the other places using the same code.
When using a PIN code for a parcel, letter or address form, match it with the recipient's exact locality and district rather than relying on the PIN alone. Individual post-office and place pages provide the most specific record available in this directory, while PIN-code pages help compare every listed office sharing that code.
India PIN Code Questions
What does PIN stand for in an Indian postal address?
PIN stands for Postal Index Number. India uses a six-digit PIN code system for postal routing and post-office numbering; the system was introduced in 1972.
How are the six digits of an Indian PIN code structured?
The first digit indicates a postal region, the first two digits together indicate a sub-region or postal circle, the first three digits together indicate a sorting or revenue district, and the last three digits identify the delivery post office.
How can I find the PIN code of a place in India?
Search with a locality, post office, district, city or six-digit PIN. You can also browse State and Union Territory directories, then open the relevant district and PIN-code page.
Can several post offices use the same PIN code?
Yes. One six-digit PIN can be connected with multiple post offices or postal places. Open the PIN-code page to see the records grouped under that code.
How many PIN codes are available in this directory?
19,486 unique PIN codes and 164,888 postal records are currently available in the directory.
Can I search Indian PIN codes by city or district?
Yes. Use the search box or open a city-related district directory below. District and State pages link onward to the individual PIN-code and post-office pages.
What should I check before using a PIN code for a parcel or address?
Confirm the recipient locality, district, State or Union Territory and the six-digit PIN. If a PIN page lists several places, use the recipient’s exact locality rather than another place that shares the same code.
Is a six-digit PIN code the same as DIGIPIN?
No. The familiar PIN is the six-digit postal code used in Indian addresses. DIGIPIN is a separate geocoded addressing system introduced later by the Department of Posts for more precise location referencing.