๐Ÿ“ Post Office Details

๐Ÿ“ฎ Pincode 491668
๐Ÿข Office Name Chikhli BO
๐Ÿ™๏ธ District RAJNANDGAON
๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ State CHHATTISGARH
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Office Type Branch Office (BO)
๐Ÿšš Delivery Status Delivery
๐Ÿ“ Division Rajnandgaon Division
๐ŸŒ Region DivReportingCircle
โญ• Circle Chattisgarh Circle

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๐Ÿ“ Location Map Live Coordinates

22.088080, 81.009920

๐Ÿšš Delivery Serviceability

Courier services generally available for PIN code 491668 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 Chikhli BO Post Office

๐Ÿ“‹ Sample Address Format

[Recipient Name]
[House No., Street, Area]
RAJNANDGAON โ€” 491668
CHHATTISGARH, India

Chikhli BO is a Branch Office located in RAJNANDGAON district, CHHATTISGARH, India. It operates under the Rajnandgaon Division within the Chattisgarh 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 491668 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 408 post offices registered across RAJNANDGAON district in the India Post database.

๐Ÿ”ข What Does PIN Code 491668 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 491668 breaks down:

4
1st Digit โ€” Postal Zone: Indicates the Western region (Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa).
9
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 Rajnandgaon Division area.
668
4thโ€“6th Digits โ€” Delivery Post Office: Uniquely identify Chikhli 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 491668

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Online Shopping: Enter 491668 as the delivery PIN code when shopping on Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, or any e-commerce platform for addresses served by Chikhli BO in RAJNANDGAON.
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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 491668 as the PIN/ZIP code for addresses in RAJNANDGAON.
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Courier & Speed Post: When sending a parcel or Speed Post to this area, write 491668 clearly on the address label. This ensures India Post and private couriers route the shipment correctly to Chikhli 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 RAJNANDGAON District โ€” Postal Overview

RAJNANDGAON is a district in CHHATTISGARH, covered by the Chattisgarh Circle. There are 408 registered post offices across RAJNANDGAON 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 RAJNANDGAON Pincodes โ†’

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PIN code of Chikhli BO?

The PIN code of Chikhli BO is 491668. This is the official 6-digit Postal Index Number assigned by India Post to this Branch Office in RAJNANDGAON, CHHATTISGARH.

Which district does pincode 491668 belong to?

Pincode 491668 belongs to RAJNANDGAON district in CHHATTISGARH, India. It falls under the Rajnandgaon Division of the Chattisgarh Circle.

Does pincode 491668 have home delivery?

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

What postal circle does 491668 belong to?

PIN code 491668 belongs to the Chattisgarh Circle. India is divided into 23 postal circles, and Chikhli BO falls under the DivReportingCircle.

What is the correct address format using pincode 491668?

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

[Recipient Name]
[House No., Street Name, Area]
RAJNANDGAON โ€” 491668
CHHATTISGARH, India