Chandigarh is served by India Post through a comprehensive network of post offices covering every district, taluk, mandal, and village. All Chandigarh PIN codes begin with the digit “1” — placing the state in Zone 1 — Northern India (Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, J&K). The state has 23+ unique PIN codes covering 1 districts and over 53 post office locations.
About Chandigarh Postal Circle
India Post manages postal services in Chandigarh through the Chandigarh Postal Circle. The postal circle oversees all Head Post Offices (HPost Offices), Sub Post Offices (S.O.) and Branch Post Offices (B.O.) across the state. Each district in Chandigarh has at least one Head Post Office that manages postal operations for that district.
The PIN code system was introduced in India on August 15, 1972 to enable efficient mail sorting and accurate delivery. Before PIN codes, postal workers faced confusion due to identical place names in different districts and states. Today, every post office in Chandigarh has a unique 6-digit PIN code that ensures letters, parcels, and Speed Post shipments reach the correct destination without errors.
Districts in Chandigarh
The following districts are covered by the Chandigarh Postal Circle:
- Chandigarh
Chandigarh PIN Codes — District-wise List
Here are the PIN codes for major post offices across Chandigarh. Each PIN code corresponds to a specific post office or delivery area:
Chandigarh District PIN Codes
- 160001 — Vidhansadan So
- 160001 — High Court So Chandigarh
- 160001 — New Sectt Chandigarh So
- 160001 — Kaimbwala B.o
- 160002 — Ind Area Chandigarh So
- 160002 — Ram Darbar So
- 160002 — Hallomajra Bo
- 160003 — Aerodrome So
- 160003 — Behlana Bo
- 160004 — Airforce Highground So
How to Find PIN Code in Chandigarh
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PIN Code Uses in Chandigarh
Residents of Chandigarh need their correct PIN code for:
- Online shopping — delivery address verification on Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho
- Aadhaar card and PAN card applications
- Bank account opening and KYC verification
- Passport and government document applications
- Voter ID and Driving License registration
- Government scheme registration and benefits
- Insurance policy and legal documents
- India Post Speed Post and courier services
- College and university admission forms
- Income Tax Return and financial filings
India Post Services in Chandigarh
India Post provides the following services across all post offices in Chandigarh:
- Speed Post: Priority tracked delivery within India with guaranteed timelines
- Registered Post: Tracked delivery with acknowledgment card
- Express Parcel Post: Fast parcel delivery service for e-commerce and businesses
- Post Office Savings Account: Basic savings with attractive interest rates
- Recurring Deposit and Fixed Deposit: Secure savings instruments
- National Savings Certificate (NSC): Tax-saving investment scheme
- Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: Girl child savings scheme
- Money Order: Domestic money transfer service
- India Post Payments Bank (IPPB): Digital banking at doorstep
- Postal Life Insurance (PLI): Insurance services
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