๐Ÿ“ Post Office Details

๐Ÿ“ฎ Pincode 171209
๐Ÿข Office Name Majhar BO
๐Ÿ™๏ธ District SHIMLA
๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ State HIMACHAL PRADESH
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Office Type Branch Office (BO)
๐Ÿšš Delivery Status Delivery
๐Ÿ“ Division Shimla Division
๐ŸŒ Region DivReportingCircle
โญ• Circle Himachal Pradesh Circle

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๐Ÿ“ Location Map Live Coordinates

31.210800, 77.406690

๐Ÿšš Delivery Serviceability

Courier services generally available for PIN code 171209 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 Majhar BO Post Office

๐Ÿ“‹ Sample Address Format

[Recipient Name]
[House No., Street, Area]
SHIMLA โ€” 171209
HIMACHAL PRADESH, India

Majhar BO is a Branch Office located in SHIMLA district, HIMACHAL PRADESH, India. It operates under the Shimla Division within the Himachal Pradesh Circle, one of India's 23 postal circles managed by the Department of Posts, Government of India. It provides direct mail and parcel delivery services to residential and commercial addresses within its jurisdiction.

The PIN code 171209 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 365 post offices registered across SHIMLA district in the India Post database.

๐Ÿ”ข What Does PIN Code 171209 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 171209 breaks down:

1
1st Digit โ€” Postal Zone: Indicates the Northern region (Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Uttarakhand).
7
2nd Digit โ€” Sub-Zone / State: Narrows down to the specific state or sub-region within the postal zone.
1
3rd Digit โ€” Sorting District: Identifies the sorting district โ€” the Shimla Division area.
209
4thโ€“6th Digits โ€” Delivery Post Office: Uniquely identify Majhar BO within the sorting district.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ What is a Branch Office (BO)?

A Branch Office is the smallest unit in India's postal network, typically serving rural villages, small towns, and remote areas. Branch Offices are run by a Grameen Dak Sevak (GDS), a part-time government-employed agent. They handle basic postal services: accepting letters and parcels, distributing mail, money order payments, and basic savings account transactions. Branch Offices report to their parent Sub Office for all operational matters.

โœ… How to Use PIN Code 171209

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Online Shopping: Enter 171209 as the delivery PIN code when shopping on Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, or any e-commerce platform for addresses served by Majhar BO in SHIMLA.
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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 171209 as the PIN/ZIP code for addresses in SHIMLA.
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Courier & Speed Post: When sending a parcel or Speed Post to this area, write 171209 clearly on the address label. This ensures India Post and private couriers route the shipment correctly to Majhar BO.
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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 SHIMLA District โ€” Postal Overview

SHIMLA is a district in HIMACHAL PRADESH, covered by the Himachal Pradesh Circle. There are 365 registered post offices across SHIMLA 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 SHIMLA Pincodes โ†’

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PIN code of Majhar BO?

The PIN code of Majhar BO is 171209. This is the official 6-digit Postal Index Number assigned by India Post to this Branch Office in SHIMLA, HIMACHAL PRADESH.

Which district does pincode 171209 belong to?

Pincode 171209 belongs to SHIMLA district in HIMACHAL PRADESH, India. It falls under the Shimla Division of the Himachal Pradesh Circle.

Does pincode 171209 have home delivery?

Yes, Majhar BO has Delivery status, meaning it provides direct mail and parcel delivery to addresses within its service area.

What postal circle does 171209 belong to?

PIN code 171209 belongs to the Himachal Pradesh Circle. India is divided into 23 postal circles, and Majhar BO falls under the DivReportingCircle.

What is the correct address format using pincode 171209?

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

[Recipient Name]
[House No., Street Name, Area]
SHIMLA โ€” 171209
HIMACHAL PRADESH, India