Maharashtra PIN Code, Geographic Boundaries, Coordinates & Postal Directory
A comprehensive, verified guide covering the geographic boundaries, land area, latitude/longitude coordinates, postal circle headquarters, and all 1,583 PIN codes in Maharashtra.
Quick 30-Second Overview / त्वरित सारांश
Maharashtra PIN codes span 40 (Mumbai/Konkan), 41 (Pune/Western), 42 (Nashik/Khandesh), 43 (Marathwada/Aurangabad), and 44 (Vidarbha/Nagpur) across 36 districts. Mumbai GPO is an iconic heritage sorting marvel.
1. Geographic Profile / भौगोलिक प्रोफ़ाइल: Area, Coordinates & Boundaries
To understand how mail and logistics flow across Maharashtra, we must first look at its geography. Physical terrain, mountain passes, rivers, and bordering states dictate India Post's railway mail service (RMS) and ground transit corridors.
| Geographic Metric | Official Measurement |
|---|---|
| Total Land Area | 307,713 sq km (3rd largest in India) |
| Latitude Span | 15°35' N to 22°02' N |
| Longitude Span | 72°36' E to 80°54' E |
| Northern Boundary | Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat |
| Southern Boundary | Karnataka and Goa |
| Eastern Boundary | Chhattisgarh and Telangana |
| Western Boundary | Arabian Sea (720 km Konkan coast) |
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Key Geographic Features:
- Western Ghats (Sahyadris) divide the coastal Konkan plain from the vast Deccan basalt plateau.
- Mumbai is India's financial capital, processing the highest mail and courier volume in the country.
- Godavari, Krishna, and Tapi rivers originate or flow extensively across the state.
2. Postal Network / डाक नेटवर्क Architecture in Maharashtra
Every PIN (Postal Index Number) in Maharashtra is structured to optimize automated sorting and daily last-mile dispatch across 12,754 post offices.
3. Major Postal Districts in Maharashtra
Below is the breakdown of the most active postal districts in Maharashtra, ranked by their assigned PIN codes and delivery coverage:
4. Key PIN Codes & Central Post Offices in Maharashtra
These central PIN codes manage the highest mail volume, express parcel sorting, and government document dispatches in Maharashtra:
| PIN Code | Primary Post Office | District | Offices Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 441209 | Kurkheda S.O | GADCHIROLI | 45 |
| 416702 | Rajapur S.O (Ratnagiri) | RATNAGIRI | 39 |
| 442606 | Dhanora S.O | GADCHIROLI | 39 |
| 412206 | Bhor S.O | PUNE | 38 |
| 425412 | Nandurbar Bazar S.O | NANDURBAR | 37 |
| 442605 | Gadchiroli Coll S.O | GADCHIROLI | 37 |
| 421601 | Shahapur S.O (Thane) | THANE | 35 |
| 442504 | Sironcha S.O | GADCHIROLI | 34 |
| 415523 | Kolki S.O (Satara) | SATARA | 34 |
| 413304 | Pandharpur H.O | SOLAPUR | 33 |
5. Practical Addressing Tips for Maharashtra (Save Time & Money)
Writing an address correctly ensures your Speed Post or parcel reaches the recipient without delay or return to sender. Here are specific rules for Maharashtra:
- Mumbai PIN codes (400001 to 400104) are strictly divided between Island City, Western, and Eastern suburbs.
- Pune (411xxx) handles massive IT, automotive, and university student package dispatches.
- Nagpur (440xxx) serves as the geographic zero-mile transit hub for trans-India air and rail mail.
House/Plot No., Street/Locality Name
Sub-District / Mandal / Tehsil
District, Maharashtra – [6-DIGIT PIN CODE]
Editorial Note & Verification Standard
Detailed breakdown of Mumbai's 400xxx codes alongside Pune 411xxx and Nagpur 440xxx ensures high search ranking across all urban segments.
Data sourced and verified from India Post Directory records and Department of Posts circle notifications.
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