Karnataka is served by India Post through a comprehensive network of post offices covering every district, taluk, mandal, and village. All Karnataka PIN codes begin with the digit “5” — placing the state in Zone 5 — South-Central India (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana). The state has 1359+ unique PIN codes covering 31 districts and over 9658 post office locations.
About Karnataka Postal Circle
India Post manages postal services in Karnataka through the Karnataka 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 Karnataka 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 Karnataka has a unique 6-digit PIN code that ensures letters, parcels, and Speed Post shipments reach the correct destination without errors.
Districts in Karnataka
The following districts are covered by the Karnataka Postal Circle:
- Bagalkot
- Ballari
- Belagavi
- Bengaluru Rural
- Bengaluru Urban
- Bidar
- Chamarajanagara
- Chikkaballapura
- Chikkamagaluru
- Chitradurga
- Dakshina Kannada
- Davangere
- Dharwad
- Gadag
- Hassan
- Haveri
- Kalaburagi
- Kodagu
- Kolar
- Koppal
- Mandya
- Mysuru
- Raichur
- Ramanagara
- Shivamogga
- Tumakuru
- Udupi
- Uttara Kannada
- Vijayapura
- Vijaynagar
- Yadgir
Karnataka PIN Codes — District-wise List
Here are the PIN codes for major post offices across Karnataka. Each PIN code corresponds to a specific post office or delivery area:
Bagalkot District PIN Codes
- 586113 — Chikkalki B.o
- 586125 — Bidari (jkd) B.o
- 587101 — Bagalkot B.h.school S.o
- 587101 — Bagalkot H.o
- 587102 — Gaddankeri B.o
- 587102 — Kadampur B.o
- 587102 — Sorakoppa B.o
- 587102 — Yadhalli B.o
- 587102 — Herkal B.o
- 587102 — Gaddankeri Cross S.o
How to Find PIN Code in Karnataka
To find the correct PIN code for any area, village, town, or city in Karnataka, use AllIndiaPinCode.store. Our database contains all 1359+ PIN codes from every district in Karnataka, sourced directly from official India Post records.
PIN Code Uses in Karnataka
Residents of Karnataka 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 Karnataka
India Post provides the following services across all post offices in Karnataka:
- 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
Search and verify any Karnataka PIN code instantly on AllIndiaPinCode.store — India’s comprehensive PIN code directory with over 1,50,000 verified postal codes updated regularly from official India Post data.