PIN Codes in Palakkad District, Kerala
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Palakkad district, Kerala has 455 post offices with 139 unique PIN codes. Click any post office below to view its full details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Palakkad district in Kerala has 455 post offices covering 139 unique PIN codes.
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No. Palakkad district has 139 unique PIN codes spread across its 455 post offices. Nearby post offices may share a PIN code, but each area is assigned a specific code for accurate mail sorting and delivery.
Post offices in India are classified into three types: Head Post Office (HO), which is the district headquarters; Sub Post Office (SO), which serves a town or group of villages; and Branch Post Office (BO), the smallest unit serving a village or locality. Palakkad district has a mix of all three types, each with its own PIN code.
When mail is sent to Palakkad, the 6-digit PIN code is used by India Post to route it to the correct sorting district and then to the specific post office. The first digit identifies the zone, the second identifies the postal circle covering Kerala, the third identifies the sorting district, and the last three digits pinpoint the delivery post office.