India does not use a 5-digit zip code system like the United States. Instead, India uses a 6-digit postal code system known as the PIN code (Postal Index Number).
Each PIN code is specific to a region, area, or locality within India and helps in the sorting and delivery of mail. The first digit of the PIN code indicates the region, the second digit represents the sub-region, and the third digit represents the district or delivery office. The last three digits identify the specific post office.
For example:
110001 is the PIN code for Connaught Place, New Delhi.
400001 is for Mumbai.
India’s postal system is organized around these 6-digit PIN codes, not 5 digits.
India 6-digit postal code system known as the PIN code (Postal Index Number), which helps in the sorting and delivery of mail across the country.
Structure of a 6-Digit PIN Code:
The first digit represents a region (geographical area) of India.
The second digit represents a sub-region within the region.
The third digit represents a district or delivery area.
The last three digits identify the specific post office.
Examples of Indian PIN Codes:
110001: Connaught Place, New Delhi
400001: Mumbai, Maharashtra
600001: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
500001: Hyderabad, Telangana
India’s 6-digit PIN code system is used across the entire country, and each region, district, and post office is assigned a unique code.