Districts in Chandigarh
| District | PIN codes | Post offices |
|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh | 23 | 55 |
Head post offices in Chandigarh
Chandigarh has 1 head post office. Each keeps the accounts for the sub and branch offices of its postal division.
How Chandigarh PIN codes are numbered
- 16: 23 PINs (all of the state's)
The first digit, 1, places Chandigarh in India Post's Northern region. The third digit narrows it to a sorting district, and the last three digits to the post office that delivers the mail.
Chandigarh's post offices at a glance
- Head offices: 1; sub offices: 42; branch offices: 12 (22% of the total)
- Deliver mail: 32 offices (58%); the rest are counter-only
- Postal divisions: 1
Frequently asked questions
How many PIN codes are there in Chandigarh?
23 PIN codes, covering 55 post offices in 1 district.
What do Chandigarh PIN codes start with?
With 16. The first digit, 1, is India Post's Northern region; the first two digits identify the postal circle.
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.