About Poonch Pin Code System
Each locality in Poonch district is assigned a specific Postal Index Number (PIN) that aids in fast sorting and accurate mail delivery by India Post.
- Total Digits: 6
- Prefix: Begins with 1, representing the Northern region of India
Example – Pin Code: 185101 (Poonch Head Post Office)
- 1st Digit (1): Indicates the Northern postal zone
- 2nd Digit (8): Refers to the Jammu & Kashmir sub-region
- 3rd Digit (5): Identifies Poonch as the sorting district
- Last 3 Digits (101): Assigned to the Poonch HPO and adjacent localities
This format ensures streamlined delivery across all post offices within the district, including high-altitude and border villages.
Types of Post Offices in Poonch District
To provide full coverage and meet the communication needs of residents, India Post operates various types of post offices across Poonch:
- Head Post Office (HPO): Situated in Poonch town, managing district-level postal functions
- Sub Post Office (SO): Located in key areas such as Mendhar, Surankote, and Mandi
- Branch Post Office (BO): Found in smaller villages and remote locations along the border
- Transit Post Office (TPO): Manages mail movement between Poonch and neighboring districts
- Military Post Office (MPO): Serves armed forces stationed in or around the LoC region
- Night Post Office: May operate in zones with late-hour postal service demand (where applicable)
This well-structured network supports timely delivery of letters, parcels, speed post, financial services, and government correspondence across Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir.