PIN Code India
172001

Shimla • Himachal Pradesh • Himachal Pradesh Circle

18
Total Offices
1
Head Offices
1
Sub Offices
16
Branch Offices
Head Office: Primary Sorting Hub
HO
HEAD OFFICE

Rampur Bushahr HO

Rampur Bushahr Division • Himachal Pradesh Circle

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Sub Offices & Branch Offices (17)
Rampur Bushahr Division
Under: Rampur Bushahr HO
Understanding PIN Code 172001
1
Zone
7
Sub-zone
2
Sort Dist.
001
PO Code
  • Zone 1: Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Chandigarh
  • Sub-zone 7: Identifies the postal circle
  • Digit 2: Sorting district within the circle
  • 001: Delivery office in Shimla
Frequently Asked Questions: PIN 172001

What is PIN code 172001?

PIN code 172001 serves 18 post offices in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The head office is Rampur Bushahr HO. 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 172001?

The Head Office for PIN code 172001 is Rampur Bushahr HO. The HO is responsible for primary sorting of all mail for this PIN code and oversees 1 Sub Office and 16 Branch Offices.

How many Branch Offices are under PIN 172001?

There are 16 Branch Offices under PIN code 172001, along with 1 Sub Office and 1 Head Office. Branch Offices are typically the smallest postal units, serving rural areas and villages.

What postal circle covers PIN code 172001?

PIN code 172001 falls under the Himachal Pradesh Circle, specifically the DivReportingCircle. The primary division is Rampur Bushahr Division.

What does PIN code 172001 mean?

PIN code 172001 breaks down as: 1 = Zone (Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Chandigarh), 7 = Sub-zone, 2 = Sorting district, 001 = Specific delivery area in Shimla.

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