PIN Code Lookup
Decode any Indian 6-digit PIN code to find the state, district and postal zone.
How PIN codes are structured
India's PIN (Postal Index Number) system was introduced in 1972. The 6-digit code has a hierarchical structure where each level narrows down the location.
Frequently asked questions
What does the first digit of a PIN code mean?
The first digit represents the postal zone: 1=Northern (Delhi, UP, Haryana, etc.), 2=Northern (UP, Uttarakhand), 3=Western (Rajasthan, Gujarat), 4=Western (Maharashtra, MP, CG), 5=Southern (AP, Telangana, Karnataka), 6=Southern (Kerala, Tamil Nadu), 7=Eastern (West Bengal, Odisha, NE), 8=Eastern (Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha), 9=APS (Army Postal Service).
Is 000000 a valid PIN code?
No. Valid PIN codes range from 110001 (Delhi) to 899999. The first digit cannot be 0. PIN codes starting with 9 are reserved for Army Postal Service (APS) and are not used for civilian addresses.
Can two post offices have the same PIN code?
No. Each PIN code is unique to a specific post office. However, a single post office can serve multiple areas/localities, meaning multiple localities share one PIN code.
How many PIN codes are there in India?
India has approximately 155,000 post offices, each with a unique PIN code. Larger cities may have hundreds of PIN codes — Mumbai alone has over 200 PIN codes for its various localities.
Where can I find the complete PIN code list?
The complete and authoritative PIN code database is maintained by India Post at indiapost.gov.in. This tool identifies the state from the first two digits; for exact post office names, check the India Post website.