Indian Postal Code System is a government operated postal system in India. It is a six digit postal system called the Postal Index Number or PIN. This system was started in the year 1972.

The Indian Postal System is a vital component of the country's communication infrastructure, connecting every nook and cranny of the nation. With its extensive network of post offices and dedicated employees, the Indian Postal System ensures that letters, parcels, and important documents reach their intended recipients, even in the remotest corners of the country.

One crucial aspect of this system is the "pin code," a unique numerical code that helps in efficient sorting and delivery of mail. In this article, we will explore the Indian Postal System and delve into the significance of pin codes in streamlining the delivery process.

• The six digit code simplifies manuel work , reduces incorrect deliveries and any confusion in address.


• India is divided into 9 postal zones , first digit of the pin code indicates the zone. The Second digit indicates the sub-zone. The third digit denotes the sorting districts. The last 3 numbers of the pin code denotes the Post Office.


• Each pincode has one post office , which receives all the mails that has to be delivered to one or more postal offices within its area(all of which share the same postal code).

Postal codes doesn't just provide a seamless system to deliver mail/courier , it also forms the backbone of the ecommerce and logistics business in india. It ensures the continuity of supply chain and is an integral system supporting the business economics in India.

PinCode is needed not only to deliver courier/parcel/mail , but it is also use to identify an address or a locality. Pincode can help to identify the area , locality , address of a person's residence. Thereby helping to provide an address identity for an individual.