An Overview of Indian PIN Codes
The term "pin code in India" refers to the numerical code given to particular locations to make it easier to sort and distribute mail. In order to increase the effectiveness of mail distribution, Mr. Shriram Bhikaji Velankar, an Indian public officer, created this method of distribution in 1972. Six numbers make up a pin code, the first denoting the region, the second representing the sub-region, the third the sorting district, and the following digits indicating specific post offices.
How a Pin Code is made
Recognizing How the Six Digits That Determine Mail Delivery Work
Each pin functions as a kind of digital fingerprint that carries important information that directs postal workers to their destinations. Let's examine the components of a pin code:
| Digit | Information it Represents |
| 1st | Region (North, South, East, etc.) |
| 2nd | Sub-Region (States within the region) |
| 3rd | Sorting District (Specific area within the state) |
| 4th-6th | Post Office (Individual delivery point) |
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