Districts in Jharkhand
| District | PIN codes | Post offices |
|---|---|---|
| Bokaro | 38 | 207 |
| Chatra | 10 | 192 |
| Deoghar | 15 | 126 |
| Dhanbad | 62 | 222 |
| Dumka | 19 | 286 |
| East Singhbum | 30 | 278 |
| Garhwa | 11 | 285 |
| Giridih | 18 | 228 |
| Godda | 11 | 219 |
| Gumla | 17 | 227 |
| Hazaribagh | 19 | 192 |
| Jamtara | 6 | 90 |
| Khunti | 7 | 92 |
| Koderma | 9 | 85 |
| Latehar | 12 | 185 |
| Lohardaga | 7 | 74 |
| Pakur | 9 | 130 |
| Palamu | 16 | 314 |
| Ramgarh | 29 | 132 |
| Ranchi | 37 | 331 |
| Sahebganj | 12 | 103 |
| Saraikela Kharsawan | 18 | 157 |
| Simdega | 7 | 111 |
| West Singhbhum | 21 | 327 |
Head post offices in Jharkhand
Jharkhand has 13 head post offices. Each keeps the accounts for the sub and branch offices of its postal division.
- BDeoghar814112
- Bokaro Steel City827001
- Chaibasa833201
- Daltonganj822101
- Dhanbad826001
- Doranda834002
- Dumka814101
- Giridih815301
- Gumla835207
- Hazaribagh825301
- Jamshedpur831001
- Ramgarh Cantt829122
- Ranchi GPO834001
How Jharkhand PIN codes are numbered
- 82: 197 PINs (51% of the state's)
- 83: 116 PINs (30% of the state's)
- 81: 74 PINs (19% of the state's)
The first digit, 8, places Jharkhand in India Post's Eastern region. The third digit narrows it to a sorting district, and the last three digits to the post office that delivers the mail.
Jharkhand's post offices at a glance
- Head offices: 13; sub offices: 460; branch offices: 4,120 (90% of the total)
- Deliver mail: 4,468 offices (97%); the rest are counter-only
- Postal divisions: 9
- Most post offices: Ranchi district, with 331
Frequently asked questions
How many PIN codes are there in Jharkhand?
387 PIN codes, covering 4,593 post offices in 24 districts.
Which district in Jharkhand has the most PIN codes?
Dhanbad, with 62 PIN codes and 222 post offices.
What do Jharkhand PIN codes start with?
With the digits 81, 82 and 83. The first digit, 8, is India Post's Eastern 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.