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India Post National Statistics & Postal Network Breakdown
Explore real-time data on the world's largest postal network: 1.55 lakh post offices, 19,252 PIN codes, 9 postal zones, and rural-to-urban coverage distributions.
19,252
Total PIN Codes
Unique 6-digit codes
1,55,599
Post Offices
HOs, SOs & BOs
965
Districts Covered
100% Pan-India
36
States & UTs
23 Postal Circles
Post Office Hierarchy & Infrastructure Distribution
India Post operates under a three-tiered physical branch infrastructure designed to penetrate even the most isolated villages:
Head Offices (HO)Tier 1
~850+
Primary accounting, administrative, and sorting nerve centers for every revenue district.
Sub Offices (SO)Tier 2
~25,000+
Urban and semi-urban branches offering banking, Speed Post, parcel booking, and daily mail dispatch.
Branch Offices (BO)Tier 3 (85%+)
~1,29,000+
Rural village post offices operated by Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) providing banking and last-mile door delivery.
Top 10 States by Postal Network Density
| Rank | State / Union Territory | Post Offices | Unique PIN Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Uttar Pradesh | 17,668 | 1,650 |
| #2 | Maharashtra | 12,754 | 1,583 |
| #3 | Tamil Nadu | 11,839 | 2,040 |
| #4 | Andhra Pradesh | 10,494 | 1,217 |
| #5 | Rajasthan | 10,311 | 995 |
| #6 | Karnataka | 9,683 | 1,345 |
| #7 | Bihar | 9,079 | 856 |
| #8 | Gujarat | 8,859 | 1,021 |
| #9 | West Bengal | 8,778 | 1,127 |
| #10 | Madhya Pradesh | 8,281 | 769 |
The 9 Postal Zones of India
| Zone | 1st Digit | Geographic Region | States & Territories Included | Estimated Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | 1 | Northern India | Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, HP, J&K, Ladakh, Chandigarh | ~15,400 |
| Zone 2 | 2 | Northern India | Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand | ~20,500 |
| Zone 3 | 3 | Western India | Rajasthan, Gujarat, DNH & Daman & Diu | ~22,800 |
| Zone 4 | 4 | Western / Central | Maharashtra, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh | ~30,500 |
| Zone 5 | 5 | Southern India | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka | ~24,600 |
| Zone 6 | 6 | Southern India | Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Lakshadweep | ~18,400 |
| Zone 7 | 7 | Eastern / North Eastern | West Bengal, Odisha, 8 NE States, A&N Islands | ~18,200 |
| Zone 8 | 8 | Eastern India | Bihar & Jharkhand | ~12,000 |
| Zone 9 | 9 | Army Postal Service | Field Post Offices (56 & 99 APO) | ~500+ |
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