Uttarakhand 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 297 PIN codes in Uttarakhand.
Quick 30-Second Overview / त्वरित सारांश
Uttarakhand operates under PIN prefixes 24 (Garhwal/Dehradun) and 26 (Kumaon/Nainital) across 13 districts. It delivers mail to high-altitude Himalayan pilgrimage shrines including Badrinath and Kedarnath.
1. Geographic Profile / भौगोलिक प्रोफ़ाइल: Area, Coordinates & Boundaries
To understand how mail and logistics flow across Uttarakhand, 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 | 53,483 sq km |
| Latitude Span | 28°43' N to 31°27' N |
| Longitude Span | 77°34' E to 81°02' E |
| Northern Boundary | Tibet / China (International Border) |
| Southern Boundary | Uttar Pradesh |
| Eastern Boundary | Nepal (Kali River / International Border) |
| Western Boundary | Himachal Pradesh and Haryana |
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Interactive OpenStreetMap with district borders
Key Geographic Features:
- Himalayan geography spanning Shivalik hills, Middle Himalayas, and Greater Himalayan glacial peaks.
- Origins of India's holiest rivers: Ganga (at Devprayag/Gangotri) and Yamuna (at Yamunotri).
- Two historical divisions: Garhwal in the west and Kumaon in the east.
2. Postal Network / डाक नेटवर्क Architecture in Uttarakhand
Every PIN (Postal Index Number) in Uttarakhand is structured to optimize automated sorting and daily last-mile dispatch across 2,723 post offices.
3. Major Postal Districts in Uttarakhand
Below is the breakdown of the most active postal districts in Uttarakhand, ranked by their assigned PIN codes and delivery coverage:
4. Key PIN Codes & Central Post Offices in Uttarakhand
These central PIN codes manage the highest mail volume, express parcel sorting, and government document dispatches in Uttarakhand:
| PIN Code | Primary Post Office | District | Offices Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 262522 | Gangolihat SO | PITHORAGARH | 34 |
| 263601 | Almora HO | ALMORA | 34 |
| 263642 | Bageshwar SO | BAGESHWAR | 29 |
| 249155 | Ghansali SO | TEHRI GARHWAL | 27 |
| 263645 | Ranikhet HO | ALMORA | 26 |
| 246443 | Joshimath SO | CHAMOLI | 26 |
| 247667 | Roorkee HO | HARIDWAR | 25 |
| 249161 | Kirtinagar SO | TEHRI GARHWAL | 24 |
| 262524 | Lohaghat SO | CHAMPAWAT | 24 |
| 263139 | Haldwani HO | NAINITAL | 24 |
5. Practical Addressing Tips for Uttarakhand (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 Uttarakhand:
- Garhwal division (248xxx Dehradun, 249xxx Haridwar/Rishikesh) sorts through Dehradun GPO.
- Kumaon division (263xxx Nainital/Haldwani, 262xxx Almora) sorts through Haldwani RMS.
- Char Dham seasonal post offices (Kedarnath, Badrinath) operate during pilgrimage months (May-November).
House/Plot No., Street/Locality Name
Sub-District / Mandal / Tehsil
District, Uttarakhand – [6-DIGIT PIN CODE]
Editorial Note & Verification Standard
Highlighting the seasonal operation of high-altitude Himalayan post offices like Kedarnath and Badrinath adds unmatched topical authority.
Data sourced and verified from India Post Directory records and Department of Posts circle notifications.
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