About Pulwama Pin Code System
Each location in Pulwama district has a distinct Postal Index Number (PIN) that streamlines the sorting and delivery of mail.
Total Digits: 6
Prefix: Starts with 1, representing the Northern region of India
Example – Pin Code: 192301 (Pulwama Head Post Office)
- 1st Digit (1): Represents the Northern postal zone
- 2nd Digit (9): Indicates the Jammu & Kashmir sub-region
- 3rd Digit (2): Denotes Pulwama as the sorting district
- Last 3 Digits (301): Assigned to the Pulwama HPO and nearby delivery areas
This structured system ensures timely and accurate delivery of letters, parcels, and government notifications across the district.
Types of Post Offices in Pulwama District
India Post provides reliable postal services throughout Pulwama via a variety of post office types:
- Head Post Office (HPO): Located in Pulwama town, functioning as the central postal hub
- Sub Post Office (SO): Found in towns like Tral, Pampore, Awantipora, and Kakapora
- Branch Post Office (BO): Present in remote villages and rural areas for basic postal needs
- Transit Post Office (TPO): Facilitates movement of mail between Pulwama and neighboring districts
- Night Post Office: Available in select zones with high volume postal activity (if applicable)
- Military Post Office (MPO): Supports defense personnel in security-sensitive regions
This postal network supports a wide range of services such as speed post, registered mail, parcel service, money orders, and official communication in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir.