How to find a PIN code
A PIN code belongs to a delivery post office, not to a street name. The quickest way to get it right is to start from whatever part of the address you are sure about, then confirm it against the post office record.
1. Start from the locality or area name
Type the locality into the search box above. Matching areas show the delivery post office, district and state alongside the PIN code, so you can tell similar names apart. You can also browse the areas and localities directory if you would rather scan a list.
2. Search by post office when you know it
If the address names a post office, that is the most reliable starting point — one post office has exactly one PIN code. Look it up in the post office directory, which also shows whether the office is a head, sub or branch office and whether it delivers.
3. Narrow down from city, district or state
Large cities use many PIN codes, so work downwards: pick the city in the cities and towns directory, or start from the state and union territory list and then the district. Each level lists the PIN codes and post offices it covers.
4. Check a PIN code you already have
If someone gave you a six-digit code, enter it directly. The PIN code index opens a page listing every post office and area under that code, so you can confirm the code really covers the address you are posting to.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Reusing a nearby locality's PIN code — neighbouring areas often belong to different offices.
- Assuming one city has one PIN code; metros have hundreds.
- Trusting an old code after an area was reorganised; always confirm against the post office record.
Next, read what each digit of a PIN code means or open the state-wise directories.