About the PIN Code Lookup
This PIN code lookup identifies the location behind any six-digit Indian postal code. Enter the PIN and the tool shows the district and state it belongs to, along with the names of post offices served under that code. The information is drawn from India Post's public PIN code directory.
It is useful for e-commerce sellers and dispatch teams validating customer addresses, for accountants confirming which state a buyer's address falls in, and for anyone filling in registration, KYC or loan forms. The same lookup powers the automatic city and state fill in the document forms elsewhere on this site.
The result depends only on the PIN you enter, which must be exactly six digits. One PIN often covers several post offices, so the tool lists up to twelve of them. If a code does not exist, or the directory is temporarily unreachable, you will see a message saying that no location was found.
How to use it
- 1Enter the six-digit PIN code; only digits are accepted.
- 2Click “Look up”.
- 3Read the district and state shown in the header.
- 4Review the list of post offices under that PIN to confirm the locality.
Frequently asked questions
What is a PIN code?
PIN stands for Postal Index Number, the six-digit code India Post uses to sort and deliver mail. The first digit indicates the postal zone, the first two digits the sub-zone, the first three the sorting district, and the last three the individual delivery post office within that district.
What details does this PIN code lookup show?
It shows the district and state for the PIN and the names of post offices that fall under it, up to a maximum of twelve. It does not show street-level addresses, courier serviceability or delivery times. For those, check with India Post or with your courier partner.
Can I find a PIN code by typing an area or city name?
No. This tool works from the PIN to the location, not the other way round. If you know only the locality, India Post's website offers a search by post office name. Once you have the code, you can return here to confirm the district and state.
Why does one PIN code show several post offices?
A single PIN usually covers a delivery post office together with the sub and branch offices attached to it, particularly in rural areas. All of them share the same six digits. The tool lists up to twelve names, so in a large delivery area the list may not be complete.
Why does the search say no location was found?
Either the six digits do not correspond to a PIN in the directory, often because of a typing error, or the public directory could not be reached at that moment. Check the number and try again after a short while. If the problem persists, verify the code on the India Post website.
How can businesses use PIN code data?
Common uses include validating addresses at checkout, filling in the district and state automatically on forms, planning delivery zones and checking which state a customer's address falls in for invoicing. For bulk or automated use, rely on India Post's official data and keep it updated, since post offices are occasionally merged or renamed.