Basically, a pincode denotes a zip code. This is a kind of numeric encryption allocated to post offices. The Indian postal system uses these numbers in a postal code system. This helps in coordinating the specific locality where the letter or product should be delivered.
If we go through the pages of history, we will see that the PIN system was launched on August 15, 1972 by Shrayram Bhikadji Velankar, additional secretary in the trade union ministry of communications. A simplification of manual sorting and delivery of mail messages was introduced by removing confusion at incorrect addresses, similar place names and different languages used by people in the country.
To improve governance in India, 9 PIN zones have been created. It also contains eight regional zones and one functional zone for the Indian army.
Important fact : Today in India there are 1.54 Lakh post offices.
The PIN is exactly six digits. The first digit indicates the region. The second digit shows the subregion and the third digit indicating the region of sorting in the region. The last three digits are allocated to a separate post office. Of the last three digits, the last two digits represent the office within the sorting area, starting at 01, which will be subject to group policy (General Post Office) or HO (Head Office) or SO (Sub Office).
IDUs are a specific geographic region called a sorting county. this
headquartered in the main post office of the largest city. An office is also known as a sorting office. The fourth digit is the route along which the shipping department is located in the sorting area. 0 for an office in the main area of the sorting area. A list of state PIN codes is also available on the Internet.
Today it has become much easier to find a local post office. There are web portals where you can view and search for pincode in any state or city in India. This process is very simple when you can search according to your location, address or pin code. You will receive a huge Pin Code of India catalog in which you can click the drop-down list button, and a list of states and union territories will open. Then you will be asked to choose a city and then a locality. As soon as you click the search button, the post office information and Pin Code will appear.
