About Budgam Pin Code System
To streamline the delivery of letters, parcels, and official documents, India Post assigns a unique 6-digit Postal Index Number (PIN) to each locality in Budgam. The pin code structure follows the national postal framework.
- Total Digits: 6
- Prefix: Starts with the digit 1, denoting the Northern region of India
Example – Pin Code: 191111 (Budgam Head Post Office)
- 1st Digit (1): Represents the Northern postal zone
- 2nd Digit (9): Denotes the Jammu & Kashmir sub-region
- 3rd Digit (1): Corresponds to Budgam district as the sorting area
- Last 3 Digits (111): Assigned to the Budgam Head Post Office and adjacent delivery zones
Each locality in Budgam has a distinct pin code that ensures smooth sorting, quick delivery, and reliable postal service.
Types of Post Offices in Budgam District
India Post ensures complete service coverage in Budgam through various post office types:
- Head Post Office (HPO): Based in Budgam town, managing core postal operations
- Sub Post Office (SO): Located in towns like Chadoora, Beerwah, Khag, and Charar-e-Sharief
- Branch Post Office (BO): Set up in smaller villages and remote areas across the district
- Transit Post Office (TPO): Manages the routing of mail between Budgam and other districts
- Night Post Office: May function in high-demand zones for extended-hour services
- Military Post Office (MPO): Serves defense personnel where applicable
This system enables reliable mail delivery, parcel distribution, money transfer, and other postal services across Budgam district, Jammu and Kashmir.