About Rajouri Pin Code System
To streamline the sorting and delivery of mail, parcels, and official communication, every locality in Rajouri is identified by a distinct Postal Index Number (PIN).
- Total Digits: 6
- Prefix: Begins with 1, representing the Northern region of India
Example – Pin Code: 185131 (Rajouri Head Post Office)
- 1st Digit (1): Indicates the Northern postal zone
- 2nd Digit (8): Denotes the Jammu & Kashmir sub-region
- 3rd Digit (5): Represents Rajouri district as the sorting area
- Last 3 Digits (131): Allocated to the Rajouri Head Post Office and adjoining locations
This structure helps in efficient delivery, even in far-flung and border-sensitive regions of Rajouri.
Types of Post Offices in Rajouri District
To cover every part of the district, India Post maintains a network of various post office types in Rajouri:
- Head Post Office (HPO): Located in Rajouri town, serving as the central postal facility
- Sub Post Office (SO): Found in key towns like Nowshera, Sunderbani, Thanamandi, and Kalakote
- Branch Post Office (BO): Located in smaller villages and hilly regions of the district
- Transit Post Office (TPO): Supports mail exchange between Rajouri and nearby districts
- Military Post Office (MPO): Operates in and around defense zones to serve armed forces
- Night Post Office: May function in busy areas requiring extended service hours
This network ensures the delivery of speed post, registered letters, money orders, parcels, and official communication throughout Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir.