Districts in Meghalaya
| District | PIN codes | Post offices |
|---|---|---|
| East Garo Hills | 8 | 81 |
| East Jaintia Hills | 3 | 49 |
| East Khasi Hills | 31 | 160 |
| North Garo Hills | 1 | 28 |
| Ri Bhoi | 8 | 71 |
| South Garo Hills | 3 | 85 |
| South West Garo Hills | 2 | 28 |
| South West Khasi Hills | 3 | 36 |
| West Garo Hills | 13 | 182 |
| West Jaintia Hills | 5 | 110 |
| West Khasi Hills | 4 | 94 |
Head post offices in Meghalaya
Meghalaya has 2 head post offices. Each keeps the accounts for the sub and branch offices of its postal division.
How Meghalaya PIN codes are numbered
- 79: 69 PINs (all of the state's)
The first digit, 7, places Meghalaya 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.
Meghalaya's post offices at a glance
- Head offices: 2; sub offices: 69; branch offices: 853 (92% of the total)
- Deliver mail: 921 offices (over 99%); the rest are counter-only
- Postal divisions: 1
- Most post offices: West Garo Hills district, with 182
Frequently asked questions
How many PIN codes are there in Meghalaya?
69 PIN codes, covering 924 post offices in 11 districts.
Which district in Meghalaya has the most PIN codes?
East Khasi Hills, with 31 PIN codes and 160 post offices.
What do Meghalaya PIN codes start with?
With 79. The first digit, 7, 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.