What is PINCODE?
A
Postal Index Number or
PIN or
Pincode is a code in the post office numbering or post code system used by India Post, the Indian postal administration. The code is six digits long. The PIN was introduced on 15 August 1972.
Understanding the PINCODE
There are nine PIN zones in India, including eight regional zones and one functional zone (for the Indian Army). The
first digit of the PIN code indicates the region. The
second digit indicates the sub-region, and the
third digit indicates the sorting district within the region. The
final three digits are assigned to individual post offices.