About Saiha Pin Code
The Saiha Pin Code structure adheres to India Post’s nationwide six-digit coding format, enabling proper mail classification, fast routing, and effective last-mile delivery.
- Total Digits: 6
- Prefix: Starts with 796, representing the Mizoram zone under Northeast India
Example – Pin Code: 796901 (Saiha Town)
- 1st Digit ‘7’ – Indicates the region (Eastern/Northeast India)
- 2nd Digit ‘9’ – Refers to the sub-region (covering Northeast states)
- 3rd Digit ‘6’ – Denotes the sorting district (Mizoram)
- Last 3 Digits – Assigned to a specific post office or service area
This format ensures that even remote settlements and border villages receive postal services reliably and on time.
Types of Post Offices in India
India Post operates various categories of post offices across Saiha district, ensuring comprehensive service coverage despite the district’s geographical challenges:
- Head Post Office (HPO): Located in Saiha town, this is the administrative center for all postal operations in the district.
- Sub Post Office (SO): Available in important areas like Tuipang and Serkawn, these offer complete postal and courier-related services.
- Branch Post Office (BO): Found in smaller villages and rural settlements, functioning under nearby Sub Post Offices.
- General Post Office (GPO): While Saiha doesn't have its own GPO, regional hubs like Guwahati GPO assist with mail flow.
- Night Post Office: May be available in key towns based on demand for extended-hour services.
- Transit Post Office (TPO): Facilitates mail movement between Mizoram’s districts and other states or cross-border zones.
- Military Post Office: Operates in strategic locations to serve personnel deployed near the international border.
This structure ensures full accessibility of postal services to residents, government bodies, and institutions across Saiha district.
Importance of Saiha Pin Code
The correct use of Saiha Pin Codes helps with:
- Accurate delivery of letters, documents, and parcels
- Address validation for government schemes and e-KYC processes
- E-commerce deliveries to remote regions
- Communication between administrative bodies and rural communities
- Logistic efficiency in border and defense-sensitive areas
Common Saiha Pin Codes include:
- 796901 – Saiha (District HQ)
- 796911 – Tuipang
- 796912 – Serkawn
- 796913 – Laki
- 796914 – Phura
- 796915 – Zyhno
Each pin code is linked to a specific post office or delivery jurisdiction, ensuring accurate routing within the postal network.