๐Ÿ“ Post Office Details

๐Ÿ“ฎ Pincode 742166
๐Ÿข Office Name Sahazadpur BO
๐Ÿ™๏ธ District MURSHIDABAD
๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ State WEST BENGAL
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Office Type Branch Office (BO)
๐Ÿšš Delivery Status Delivery
๐Ÿ“ Division Murshidabad Division
๐ŸŒ Region Kolkata Region
โญ• Circle West Bengal Circle

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๐Ÿ“ Location Map Live Coordinates

23.679800, 88.115500

๐Ÿšš Delivery Serviceability

Courier services generally available for PIN code 742166 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 Sahazadpur BO Post Office

๐Ÿ“‹ Sample Address Format

[Recipient Name]
[House No., Street, Area]
MURSHIDABAD โ€” 742166
WEST BENGAL, India

Sahazadpur BO is a Branch Office located in MURSHIDABAD district, WEST BENGAL, India. It operates under the Murshidabad Division within the West Bengal 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 742166 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 594 post offices registered across MURSHIDABAD district in the India Post database.

๐Ÿ”ข What Does PIN Code 742166 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 742166 breaks down:

7
1st Digit โ€” Postal Zone: Indicates the Eastern region (West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, North-East states).
4
2nd Digit โ€” Sub-Zone / State: Narrows down to the specific state or sub-region within the postal zone.
2
3rd Digit โ€” Sorting District: Identifies the sorting district โ€” the Murshidabad Division area.
166
4thโ€“6th Digits โ€” Delivery Post Office: Uniquely identify Sahazadpur 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 742166

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Online Shopping: Enter 742166 as the delivery PIN code when shopping on Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, or any e-commerce platform for addresses served by Sahazadpur BO in MURSHIDABAD.
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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 742166 as the PIN/ZIP code for addresses in MURSHIDABAD.
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Courier & Speed Post: When sending a parcel or Speed Post to this area, write 742166 clearly on the address label. This ensures India Post and private couriers route the shipment correctly to Sahazadpur 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 MURSHIDABAD District โ€” Postal Overview

MURSHIDABAD is a district in WEST BENGAL, covered by the West Bengal Circle. There are 594 registered post offices across MURSHIDABAD 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.

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PIN code of Sahazadpur BO?

The PIN code of Sahazadpur BO is 742166. This is the official 6-digit Postal Index Number assigned by India Post to this Branch Office in MURSHIDABAD, WEST BENGAL.

Which district does pincode 742166 belong to?

Pincode 742166 belongs to MURSHIDABAD district in WEST BENGAL, India. It falls under the Murshidabad Division of the West Bengal Circle.

Does pincode 742166 have home delivery?

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

What postal circle does 742166 belong to?

PIN code 742166 belongs to the West Bengal Circle. India is divided into 23 postal circles, and Sahazadpur BO falls under the Kolkata Region.

What is the correct address format using pincode 742166?

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

[Recipient Name]
[House No., Street Name, Area]
MURSHIDABAD โ€” 742166
WEST BENGAL, India