PIN Code India
171001

Shimla • Himachal Pradesh • Himachal Pradesh Circle

6
Total Offices
1
Head Offices
5
Sub Offices
0
Branch Offices
Head Office: Primary Sorting Hub
HO
HEAD OFFICE

Shimla GPO

Shimla Division • Himachal Pradesh Circle

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Sub Offices & Branch Offices (5)
Shimla Division
Under: Shimla GPO
Understanding PIN Code 171001
1
Zone
7
Sub-zone
1
Sort Dist.
001
PO Code
  • Zone 1: Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Chandigarh
  • Sub-zone 7: Identifies the postal circle
  • Digit 1: Sorting district within the circle
  • 001: Delivery office in Shimla
Frequently Asked Questions: PIN 171001

What is PIN code 171001?

PIN code 171001 serves 6 post offices in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The head office is Shimla GPO. This Postal Index Number (PIN) was introduced by India Post in 1972 to streamline mail sorting and delivery across India.

Which is the Head Office for PIN code 171001?

The Head Office for PIN code 171001 is Shimla GPO. The HO is responsible for primary sorting of all mail for this PIN code and oversees 5 Sub Offices and 0 Branch Offices.

How many Branch Offices are under PIN 171001?

There are 0 Branch Offices under PIN code 171001, along with 5 Sub Offices and 1 Head Office. Branch Offices are typically the smallest postal units, serving rural areas and villages.

What postal circle covers PIN code 171001?

PIN code 171001 falls under the Himachal Pradesh Circle, specifically the DivReportingCircle. The primary division is Shimla Division.

What does PIN code 171001 mean?

PIN code 171001 breaks down as: 1 = Zone (Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Chandigarh), 7 = Sub-zone, 1 = Sorting district, 001 = Specific delivery area in Shimla.

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