๐Ÿ“ Post Office Details

๐Ÿ“ฎ Pincode 160001
๐Ÿข Office Name Vidhansadan SO
๐Ÿ™๏ธ District CHANDIGARH
๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ State CHANDIGARH
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Office Type Post Office (PO)
๐Ÿšš Delivery Status โš  Non-Delivery
๐Ÿ“ Division Chandigarh Division
๐ŸŒ Region DivReportingCircle
โญ• Circle Punjab Circle

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๐Ÿ“ Location Map Live Coordinates

30.760278, 76.802472

๐Ÿšš Delivery Serviceability

Courier services generally available for PIN code 160001 โ€” verify on respective courier websites for exact serviceability.

๐Ÿ“ฆ Amazon Delivery
๐Ÿ›’ Flipkart Delivery
๐Ÿ“ฎ India Post / Speed Post
โœˆ๏ธ Blue Dart
๐Ÿšš DTDC
โšก Delhivery

๐ŸŸข Typically available   ๐ŸŸก Verify on courier website

๐Ÿ“ฎ About Vidhansadan SO Post Office

๐Ÿ“‹ Sample Address Format

[Recipient Name]
[House No., Street, Area]
CHANDIGARH โ€” 160001
CHANDIGARH, India

Vidhansadan SO is a Post Office located in CHANDIGARH district, CHANDIGARH, India. It operates under the Chandigarh Division within the Punjab Circle, one of India's 23 postal circles managed by the Department of Posts, Government of India. It functions as a postal sorting and processing point; mail addressed to this pincode is handled here but not delivered directly to doorstep addresses.

The PIN code 160001 is the official 6-digit Postal Index Number assigned to this post office by India Post. This code is used nationwide to route letters, parcels, Speed Post, registered mail, and other postal articles accurately to this post office. There are 55 post offices registered across CHANDIGARH district in the India Post database.

๐Ÿ”ข What Does PIN Code 160001 Mean?

India's PIN (Postal Index Number) code system was introduced in 1972 to streamline mail sorting and delivery. Each 6-digit PIN code uniquely identifies one post office. Here is how 160001 breaks down:

1
1st Digit โ€” Postal Zone: Indicates the Northern region (Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Uttarakhand).
6
2nd Digit โ€” Sub-Zone / State: Narrows down to the specific state or sub-region within the postal zone.
0
3rd Digit โ€” Sorting District: Identifies the sorting district โ€” the Chandigarh Division area.
001
4thโ€“6th Digits โ€” Delivery Post Office: Uniquely identify Vidhansadan SO within the sorting district.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ What is a Post Office (PO)?

This post office is a general-category office in India's postal network, providing standard postal and financial services to its local area. Services typically include mail acceptance, Speed Post booking, Registered Post, Money Orders, postal savings, and other Department of Posts products. All post offices in India operate under the Postal Services Board, Ministry of Communications, Government of India, and are committed to universal service delivery.

โœ… How to Use PIN Code 160001

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Online Shopping: Enter 160001 as the delivery PIN code when shopping on Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, or any e-commerce platform for addresses served by Vidhansadan SO in CHANDIGARH.
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Bank & Government Forms: For bank account opening, Aadhaar updates, PAN card applications, or any official form requiring your postal code, use 160001 as the PIN/ZIP code for addresses in CHANDIGARH.
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Courier & Speed Post: When sending a parcel or Speed Post to this area, write 160001 clearly on the address label. This ensures India Post and private couriers route the shipment correctly to Vidhansadan SO.
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Verify Before Use: Always confirm the PIN code with the recipient or check the official India Post website before using it for legal or financial documents, as PIN codes can change when new post offices are created.

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ CHANDIGARH District โ€” Postal Overview

CHANDIGARH is a district in CHANDIGARH, covered by the Punjab Circle. There are 55 registered post offices across CHANDIGARH district, each assigned a unique PIN code by the Department of Posts. These post offices collectively handle all postal, financial, and government services for residents and businesses across the district โ€” from accepting Speed Post parcels to operating India Post Savings Accounts and distributing pension payments.

View All CHANDIGARH Pincodes โ†’

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PIN code of Vidhansadan SO?

The PIN code of Vidhansadan SO is 160001. This is the official 6-digit Postal Index Number assigned by India Post to this Post Office in CHANDIGARH, CHANDIGARH.

Which district does pincode 160001 belong to?

Pincode 160001 belongs to CHANDIGARH district in CHANDIGARH, India. It falls under the Chandigarh Division of the Punjab Circle.

Does pincode 160001 have home delivery?

Vidhansadan SO has Non-Delivery status. This post office primarily sorts and processes mail. Actual doorstep delivery for this pincode is handled by the nearest designated delivery post office.

What postal circle does 160001 belong to?

PIN code 160001 belongs to the Punjab Circle. India is divided into 23 postal circles, and Vidhansadan SO falls under the DivReportingCircle.

What is the correct address format using pincode 160001?

When writing a postal address for CHANDIGARH, the recommended format is:

[Recipient Name]
[House No., Street Name, Area]
CHANDIGARH โ€” 160001
CHANDIGARH, India