India Pincode Directory
Find accurate pincode numbers, post office details, and area information for every region across India. Search by pincode, area name, or post office.
- 164,890
- Pincodes
- 754
- Districts
- 36
- States & UTs
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Popular locations and central hubs across India.
Which Indian cities have the most pincodes?
India's largest cities each cover dozens of pincodes spread across multiple districts. Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad each have 80–150 pincodes covering their metropolitan area, while smaller cities typically have 10–30. Browse the full directory for any city below.
What states and UTs make up India's pincode system?
How to Find a Pincode in India
A PIN code (Postal Index Number) is a 6-digit code used by India Post to identify specific geographic regions and post offices across the country. The system was introduced on 15 August 1972 by Shriram Bhikaji Velankar to simplify mail sorting and delivery. Each digit in the pincode carries meaning: the first digit represents the region, the second indicates the sub-region, the third specifies the sorting district, and the last three digits identify the specific post office.
"To find a pincode using our directory, simply type the 6-digit pincode number, area name, or post office name into the search bar above. Our database covers all 36 states and union territories, 754 districts, and 164,890 pincodes including all major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and thousands of smaller towns and villages across India."
Whether you need a pincode for mailing a letter, filling out official documents, verifying an address for e-commerce deliveries, or completing KYC requirements, our pincode lookup tool provides accurate and up-to-date information sourced from India Post records.