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How is an Indian Pincode structured?

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A Postal Index Number (PIN) in India is a 6-digit code used by India Post to identify post offices and delivery areas.

Detailed Explanation

The first digit indicates the postal region (1-8 for geographical regions, 9 for Army Postal Service). The second digit indicates the sub-region, the third digit indicates the sorting district, and the last three digits specify the individual post office responsible for mail delivery.
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Source: Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Govt. of India (Open Data License) Last Verified: 16 Sept 2026

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In India, an 11-character IFSC code always has a '0' (zero) as its 5th character, reserved for future expansion.

Source: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) (2026-09-16) Search Indian IFSC & Bank Branches