About Anantnag Pin Code System
To streamline mail delivery across diverse and sometimes remote terrains, India Post assigns each area in Anantnag a unique 6-digit pin code. These pin codes follow a structured system for efficient sorting and routing.
- Total Digits: 6
- Starting Digit: Begins with 1, representing the Northern region of India
Breakdown of the 6-Digit Pin Code:
Example: 192101 (Anantnag HPO)
- 1st Digit (1): Indicates the Northern postal zone
- 2nd Digit (9): Denotes the Jammu & Kashmir sub-region
- 3rd Digit (2): Represents Anantnag district as the sorting region
- Last 3 Digits (101): Assigned to the Anantnag Head Post Office and nearby delivery areas
Each post office, whether located in the city center, remote mountain village, or pilgrimage town, has a distinct pin code that helps in precise mail distribution.
Types of Post Offices in Anantnag District
India Post operates through various types of post offices to ensure full coverage in Anantnag:
- Head Post Office (HPO): The central hub located in Anantnag city
- Sub Post Office (SO): Found in major areas like Kokernag, Achabal, Mattan, and Verinag
- Branch Post Office (BO): Covers villages and remote hamlets, ensuring rural connectivity
- Transit Post Office (TPO): Manages mail flow between Anantnag and other districts/UTs
- Night Post Office: Operates in key locations with high service demand (if applicable)
- Military Post Office (MPO): Supports armed forces posted in sensitive zones in and around the district
This structure helps in managing speed posts, registered letters, financial services, and parcel delivery efficiently across Anantnag District, Jammu and Kashmir.