PIN codes - Postal Index Numbers of India (भारत)

PIN codes of India consist of six digits. They are an integral part of India's postal office numbering system, managed by India Post. Each digit in a PIN code has a specific significance. Its purpose is to simplify mail sorting, expedite transmission, and enhance delivery efficiency. If mail volume is high, a new delivery office is created, and the next available PIN is assigned.

Brief History about PIN Codes

  1. The PIN code system was introduced in India by Shriram Bhikaji Velankar in 1972.
  2. Its purpose was to simplify mail sorting, expedite transmission, and enhance delivery efficiency.
  3. The need arose due to confusion caused by duplicate place names, multiple languages for addresses, and varied spellings of place names.

How PIN Codes Work

  1. First Digit: Represents the postal zone, ranging from 1 to 9. India has nine postal zones.
  2. Second Digit: Denotes the sub-zone (usually a state or Union territory).
  3. Third Digit: Points to the sorting district, except for the functional zone for the Army.
  4. Fourth Digit: Indicates the service route within the sorting district.
  5. Fifth and Sixth Digits: Identify the individual post office within the jurisdiction.

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