- PIN code
- 686540
- Main post office
- Karukachal (sub office)
- District
- Kottayam
- State
- Kerala
- Postal division
- Changanacherry
- Region and circle
- Kochi Region, Kerala circle
- Delivery
- Delivery PIN (4 of 4 offices deliver)
- Location
- Open on a map (9.501, 76.639)
Post offices with PIN 686540
| Post office | Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Karukachal | Sub office | Delivers mail |
| Champakara | Branch office | Delivers mail |
| Chelacompu | Branch office | Delivers mail |
| Koothrappally | Branch office | Delivers mail |
686540 covers 0 head offices, 1 sub office and 3 branch offices.
What the digits of 686540 mean
- 6: India Post's Southern region, which covers Kerala, Lakshadweep, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu (3,512 PINs).
- 68: the Kerala postal circle; 656 PINs start with 68.
- 686: the sorting district, shared by 141 PINs in 4 districts.
- 540: the delivery post office within it, Karukachal.
Head post office for 686540
The post offices with this PIN belong to the Changanacherry postal division, whose head offices are listed below. Money orders, savings accounts and complaints that a sub or branch office cannot settle go to the head office.
- Changanacherry head post office: 686101
- Kanjirapally head post office: 686507
Nearby PIN codes in Kottayam
- Thottakadu686539
- Kangazha686541
- Vakathanam686538
- Nedumkunnam686542
- Pallickachirakavala686537
- Manimala686543
- Perumpanachy686536
- Karikkattoor686544
Writing an address with 686540
Put the PIN on the last line, after the town and state, so the sorting machines and postmen can read it:
Name House number, street Karukachal post office Kottayam, Kerala – 686540
Frequently asked questions
Which post office has PIN code 686540?
4 post offices share it: Karukachal, Champakara, Chelacompu and Koothrappally, in Kottayam district, Kerala.
Is 686540 a delivery PIN code?
Yes. All 4 of its post offices deliver mail; letters addressed to 686540 are delivered.
Which district is 686540 in?
Kottayam district, Kerala. It is in the Changanacherry postal division (Kochi Region) of the Kerala postal circle.
What is the head post office for 686540?
The Changanacherry postal division's head offices are Changanacherry (686101) and Kanjirapally (686507).
Sources
Last checked on 6 October 2026. PIN codes and post offices are from India Post’s directory on data.gov.in. Post offices are sometimes opened, merged or renamed; check with India Post before relying on a PIN for an official form.