226005 PIN Code
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
📋 Post Offices for PIN Code 226005
| # | Post Office / Area | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adarsh Nagar SO | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
| 2 | Alambagh SO | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
| 3 | Anand Nagar SO | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
| 4 | Barha SO | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
| 5 | CW Workshop SO | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
| 6 | LOCOMOTIVE WORKSHOP SO | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
| 7 | Pawanpuri SO Lucknow | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
| 8 | Singar Nagar SO | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
| 9 | Sujanpura SO | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
ℹ️ About PIN Code 226005
PIN Code 226005 is a 6-digit postal identification number assigned by India Post to the Lucknow district in Uttar Pradesh. This PIN code serves 9 post office areas including Adarsh Nagar So and surrounding localities.
The PIN code system — short for Postal Index Number — was introduced in India on August 15, 1972 to simplify mail sorting and ensure accurate delivery across the country. Before PIN codes, postal workers often faced confusion due to identical place names in different states. Today, India Post uses over 1,50,000 unique PIN codes to serve every corner of the country from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.
🔢 PIN Code 226005 — Structure Breakdown
Every digit in a PIN code carries specific geographic meaning:
| Digit(s) | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Digit | 2 | Postal Zone — Northern India (Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand) |
| 2nd & 3rd Digits | 26 | Sub-zone & Sorting District |
| 4th–6th Digits | 005 | Specific Post Office in Lucknow |
📮 How to Use PIN Code 226005
PIN code 226005 is required whenever you send or receive mail, courier, or parcels addressed to any location in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Here are common situations where this PIN code is used:
- Online shopping delivery addresses (Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, etc.)
- Bank account opening and KYC address verification
- Aadhaar card, PAN card, and Voter ID registration forms
- Passport and government document applications
- Insurance policy address and nominee address fields
- Job application and college admission forms
- India Post letters, Speed Post and registered mail
- Courier services (DTDC, Blue Dart, Delhivery, etc.)
🏙️ About Lucknow District, Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow is one of the districts in Uttar Pradesh, served by India Post through multiple PIN codes including 226005. The district has its own Head Post Office (HPost Office) and multiple Sub Post Offices and Branch Post Offices that facilitate daily mail and parcel delivery services.
India Post operates over 1,55,000 post offices across India — the largest postal network in the world — ensuring that even the most remote villages receive their mail through the correct PIN code routing system. Each PIN code like 226005 plays a vital role in keeping this network organized and efficient.
🔍 How to Verify PIN Code 226005
You can verify and confirm PIN code 226005 through the following official and trusted methods:
Visit indiapost.gov.in and use the PIN code finder tool to verify delivery serviceability.
Search any PIN code instantly using our free search tool with 1,50,000+ records.
Visit or call your nearest post office to confirm the correct PIN for your specific area.
Courier sites like Amazon, Flipkart, and DTDC also show PIN code serviceability for deliveries.
📍 Nearby PIN Codes in Lucknow
These PIN codes are located near 226005 in Lucknow district: