PINCode Search, Post Office Details, All India Post Office

What is a pin code/zip code/postal code India

A pin code/zip code/postal code is a code dedicated to all Indian post offices. When somebody posts a letter, telegram or send a courier, then he/she should mention the pin code or zip code or postal code of the recipient in the address note. Pin code is a term used in India and it is a necessary part of the address. In the absence of the pin code, the letter or the telegram or the courier will be sent back to the sender’s address for reposting with a proper pin code. The use of the pin code is to determine the nearest post office address that is situated near the recipient’s house or office.

Use of a pin code/zip code/postal code India

Indian pin code / postal code/zip code is a six digit number that is used to depict a post office. An address is written in the format (house number, street name, area, city, state). But, when a pin code is mentioned, then the letter/telegram/courier will reach the right post office from which the postman will collect the postings and deliver it to the right address. Post offices in India are making use of Google Map service to track the addresses.

Indian Postal Service

India holds the distinction of having the largest postal networks in India and world. Even the remote villages in India have a post office, which is active as well. Post offices in India also act as a bank and many people have their accounts in the post offices. India post may not be as fast as other countries postal services, but it surely is reliable. Now, with the use of Google Map services, India post has become better and more efficient.

Search for Pin code, Post Offices in India

Following is the list of Pin Code/Zip Code/Postal Code and Nearest Post Offices for all Indian States and UT's:

What is offered by India postal services?

Indian postal services, being one of the largest public sectors in the country, giving a significant amount of revenue to the country. Indian postal services have collaborated with global companies such as Google Map and WorldNet Express to give the most phenomenal services to the people of India. The speed of delivering the commodities has increased and the reliability factor has too seen a growth.

History of Indian Postal Stamps

The date goes back to 1852 because this was the year when the first stamp was issued by Sir Bartie Frere in the British India. In 1854, stamps with a picture of Queen Victoria came out and used for several years. The first pictorial stamp in India was issued in 1931 in New Delhi. The stamp was created with ink and paper. On 21st Nov, 1947, India issued its first Free India stamp, which has the Indian Flag in it. In the next year, stamps of Mahatma Gandhi were issued. Since then, there have been many postal stamps that were issued by the Government of India.