Browse PIN Codes by Starting Number
The first digit of any Indian Postal Index Number represents the regional postal zone. Select a number below to drill down into sub-regions and districts.
Northern: Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Ladakh, Chandigarh
Northern: Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand
Western: Rajasthan, Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Western & Central: Maharashtra, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh
Southern: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka
Southern: Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Lakshadweep
Eastern & North Eastern: West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Sikkim, NE States
Eastern: Bihar, Jharkhand
Functional: Army Postal Service (APS) / Field Post Office (FPO)
The 9 National Postal Zones of India
When the Postal Index Number (PIN) system was introduced on 15 August 1972, India was partitioned into 9 strategic sorting zones:
| Zone Prefix | Geographical Region | Covered States & Union Territories |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Northern | Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Chandigarh |
| Zone 2 | Northern | Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand |
| Zone 3 | Western | Rajasthan, Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli |
| Zone 4 | Western & Central | Maharashtra, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh |
| Zone 5 | Southern | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka |
| Zone 6 | Southern | Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Lakshadweep |
| Zone 7 | Eastern & North Eastern | West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura |
| Zone 8 | Eastern | Bihar, Jharkhand |
| Zone 9 | Special Functional | Army Postal Service (APS) & Field Post Offices (FPO) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many postal zones are there in India?
India is divided into 9 postal zones (8 geographical zones covering civilian states and union territories, and 1 functional zone dedicated to the Army Postal Service).
What does the first digit of an Indian PIN code represent?
The first digit represents the national postal zone or region. For example, PIN codes starting with 1 cover Northern India (Delhi, Punjab, Haryana), while PIN codes starting with 6 cover Southern India (Tamil Nadu, Kerala).
How can I browse PIN codes by number?
Click on any starting digit card below (1 to 9). You can then drill down by the second and third digits to see sorting districts and all local delivery post offices.