๐Ÿ“ Post Office Details

๐Ÿ“ฎ Pincode 171224
๐Ÿข Office Name Summer Kot SO
๐Ÿ™๏ธ District SHIMLA
๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ State HIMACHAL PRADESH
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Office Type Post Office (PO)
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

31.282556, 77.699778

๐Ÿšš Delivery Serviceability

Courier services generally available for PIN code 171224 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 Summer Kot SO Post Office

๐Ÿ“‹ Sample Address Format

[Recipient Name]
[House No., Street, Area]
SHIMLA โ€” 171224
HIMACHAL PRADESH, India

Summer Kot SO is a Post 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 171224 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 171224 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 171224 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.
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4thโ€“6th Digits โ€” Delivery Post Office: Uniquely identify Summer Kot 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 171224

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Online Shopping: Enter 171224 as the delivery PIN code when shopping on Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, or any e-commerce platform for addresses served by Summer Kot SO 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 171224 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 171224 clearly on the address label. This ensures India Post and private couriers route the shipment correctly to Summer Kot 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 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 Summer Kot SO?

The PIN code of Summer Kot SO is 171224. This is the official 6-digit Postal Index Number assigned by India Post to this Post Office in SHIMLA, HIMACHAL PRADESH.

Which district does pincode 171224 belong to?

Pincode 171224 belongs to SHIMLA district in HIMACHAL PRADESH, India. It falls under the Shimla Division of the Himachal Pradesh Circle.

Does pincode 171224 have home delivery?

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

What postal circle does 171224 belong to?

PIN code 171224 belongs to the Himachal Pradesh Circle. India is divided into 23 postal circles, and Summer Kot SO falls under the DivReportingCircle.

What is the correct address format using pincode 171224?

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

[Recipient Name]
[House No., Street Name, Area]
SHIMLA โ€” 171224
HIMACHAL PRADESH, India