Punjab PIN Codes

State · Capital: Chandigarh · 23 Districts · 3,833 Post Offices · 629 PIN Codes

Punjab, India's "granary," has one of the most prosperous rural postal networks in the country, reflecting the state's high agricultural income and the massive Non-Resident Indian (NRI) population that sends remittances through India Post. The Punjab Postal Circle (headquartered in Chandigarh) serves a compact but high-density state.

Punjab PIN codes begin with 14–16, with Chandigarh, Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Jalandhar as major postal centres.

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FAQ: Punjab PIN Codes

What are the PIN codes in Punjab?

Punjab has 3,833 post offices across 23 districts, with 629 unique PIN codes. Browse the districts listed above to find specific PIN codes.

How many districts are in Punjab?

Punjab has 23 districts with postal coverage as per India Post records.

What is the capital of Punjab?

The capital of Punjab is Chandigarh.

How do I find a PIN code in Punjab?

Click on any district above to see all PIN codes and post offices in that district of Punjab. You can also use the search bar on the homepage to search by office name or PIN code directly.

Is Punjab a state or union territory?

Punjab is a state of India with its own elected legislative assembly.

How many PIN codes does Punjab have?

Punjab has 629 unique PIN codes across its 23 districts.

What is the PIN code format for Punjab?

In Punjab, PIN codes begin with 14–16. The first digit indicates the postal zone, the second digit represents the sub-zone (Punjab), and the remaining four digits identify the sorting district and specific post office.

How many post offices are in Punjab?

Punjab has 3,833 post offices, including Head Offices (H.O), Sub Offices (S.O), and Branch Offices (B.O).

Can I use Punjab PIN codes for online shopping?

Yes. All valid PIN codes in Punjab are accepted by e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, and courier services like Blue Dart, DTDC, and Delhivery for delivery serviceability checks.

What does "H.O" mean in Punjab post offices?

H.O stands for Head Office — the primary post office of a postal division. Punjab has one H.O per district that serves as the hub for all S.O (Sub Office) and B.O (Branch Office) post offices in that area.