Tripura 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 79 PIN codes in Tripura.
Quick 30-Second Overview / त्वरित सारांश
Tripura uses the 799 PIN code prefix across 8 districts. Bordered by Bangladesh on three sides over 856 km, postal traffic routes through Agartala Head Post Office via air and Siliguri road corridors.
1. Geographic Profile / भौगोलिक प्रोफ़ाइल: Area, Coordinates & Boundaries
To understand how mail and logistics flow across Tripura, 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 | 10,491 sq km (3rd smallest state in India) |
| Latitude Span | 22°56' N to 24°32' N |
| Longitude Span | 91°09' E to 92°20' E |
| Northern Boundary | Bangladesh and Assam |
| Southern Boundary | Bangladesh |
| Eastern Boundary | Mizoram and Assam |
| Western Boundary | Bangladesh (surrounds state on 3 sides) |
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Interactive OpenStreetMap with district borders
Key Geographic Features:
- Surrounded on three sides by Bangladesh with an 856 km international border.
- Five major north-south hill ranges with intervening valleys (Longtharai, Jampui hills).
- Howrah and Gumti rivers drain the central and southern plains.
2. Postal Network / डाक नेटवर्क Architecture in Tripura
Every PIN (Postal Index Number) in Tripura is structured to optimize automated sorting and daily last-mile dispatch across 729 post offices.
3. Major Postal Districts in Tripura
Below is the breakdown of the most active postal districts in Tripura, ranked by their assigned PIN codes and delivery coverage:
4. Key PIN Codes & Central Post Offices in Tripura
These central PIN codes manage the highest mail volume, express parcel sorting, and government document dispatches in Tripura:
| PIN Code | Primary Post Office | District | Offices Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 799102 | Bishalgarh S.O | West Tripura | 37 |
| 799105 | Kakraban S.O | South Tripura | 20 |
| 799201 | Khowai S.O | West Tripura | 20 |
| 799260 | Panisagar S.O | North Tripura | 20 |
| 799101 | Amarpur S.O (South Tripura) | South Tripura | 19 |
| 799205 | Teliamura S.O | West Tripura | 19 |
| 799251 | Chandrapur S.O (North Tripura) | North Tripura | 17 |
| 799253 | Rajbari S.O | North Tripura | 17 |
| 799104 | Jatanbari S.O | South Tripura | 16 |
| 799115 | Melaghar S.O | West Tripura | 16 |
5. Practical Addressing Tips for Tripura (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 Tripura:
- Agartala GPO (799001) receives air-lifted speed post via Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA).
- Southern districts (Udaipur 799120, Belonia 799155) connect via the Agartala-Sabroom railway line.
- Include subdivision (e.g., Dharmanagar, Kailashahar) for accurate rural routing.
House/Plot No., Street/Locality Name
Sub-District / Mandal / Tehsil
District, Tripura – [6-DIGIT PIN CODE]
Editorial Note & Verification Standard
Tripura's unique geographic position surrounded by Bangladesh makes transit details (air cargo vs Siliguri road) extremely valuable.
Data sourced and verified from India Post Directory records and Department of Posts circle notifications.
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