๐Ÿ“ Post Office Details

๐Ÿ“ฎ Pincode 401601
๐Ÿข Office Name Dahanu S.O
๐Ÿ™๏ธ District PALGHAR
๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ State MAHARASHTRA
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Office Type Post Office (PO)
๐Ÿšš Delivery Status Delivery
๐Ÿ“ Division Palghar Division
๐ŸŒ Region Navi Mumbai Region
โญ• Circle Maharashtra Circle

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๐Ÿ“ Location Map Live Coordinates

19.979278, 72.720583

๐Ÿšš Delivery Serviceability

Courier services generally available for PIN code 401601 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 Dahanu S.O Post Office

๐Ÿ“‹ Sample Address Format

[Recipient Name]
[House No., Street, Area]
PALGHAR โ€” 401601
MAHARASHTRA, India

Dahanu S.O is a Post Office located in PALGHAR district, MAHARASHTRA, India. It operates under the Palghar Division within the Maharashtra 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 401601 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 251 post offices registered across PALGHAR district in the India Post database.

๐Ÿ”ข What Does PIN Code 401601 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 401601 breaks down:

4
1st Digit โ€” Postal Zone: Indicates the Western region (Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa).
0
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 Palghar Division area.
601
4thโ€“6th Digits โ€” Delivery Post Office: Uniquely identify Dahanu S.O 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 401601

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Online Shopping: Enter 401601 as the delivery PIN code when shopping on Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, or any e-commerce platform for addresses served by Dahanu S.O in PALGHAR.
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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 401601 as the PIN/ZIP code for addresses in PALGHAR.
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Courier & Speed Post: When sending a parcel or Speed Post to this area, write 401601 clearly on the address label. This ensures India Post and private couriers route the shipment correctly to Dahanu S.O.
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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 PALGHAR District โ€” Postal Overview

PALGHAR is a district in MAHARASHTRA, covered by the Maharashtra Circle. There are 251 registered post offices across PALGHAR 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 PALGHAR Pincodes โ†’

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PIN code of Dahanu S.O?

The PIN code of Dahanu S.O is 401601. This is the official 6-digit Postal Index Number assigned by India Post to this Post Office in PALGHAR, MAHARASHTRA.

Which district does pincode 401601 belong to?

Pincode 401601 belongs to PALGHAR district in MAHARASHTRA, India. It falls under the Palghar Division of the Maharashtra Circle.

Does pincode 401601 have home delivery?

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

What postal circle does 401601 belong to?

PIN code 401601 belongs to the Maharashtra Circle. India is divided into 23 postal circles, and Dahanu S.O falls under the Navi Mumbai Region.

What is the correct address format using pincode 401601?

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

[Recipient Name]
[House No., Street Name, Area]
PALGHAR โ€” 401601
MAHARASHTRA, India