Districts in Puducherry
| District | PIN codes | Post offices |
|---|---|---|
| Karaikal | 8 | 27 |
| Mahe | 1 | 4 |
| Pondicherry | 23 | 63 |
| Yanam | 1 | 1 |
Head post offices in Puducherry
Puducherry has 1 head post office. Each keeps the accounts for the sub and branch offices of its postal division.
How Puducherry PIN codes are numbered
- 60: 26 PINs (79% of the state's)
- 67: 1 PIN (3% of the state's)
- 53: 1 PIN (3% of the state's)
The first digit, 6 or 5, places Puducherry in India Post's Southern region. The third digit narrows it to a sorting district, and the last three digits to the post office that delivers the mail.
Puducherry's post offices at a glance
- Head offices: 1; sub offices: 31; branch offices: 63 (66% of the total)
- Deliver mail: 77 offices (81%); the rest are counter-only
- Postal divisions: 4
- Most post offices: Pondicherry district, with 63
Frequently asked questions
How many PIN codes are there in Puducherry?
33 PIN codes, covering 95 post offices in 4 districts.
Which district in Puducherry has the most PIN codes?
Pondicherry, with 23 PIN codes and 63 post offices.
What do Puducherry PIN codes start with?
With the digits 53, 60 and 67. The first digit, 5 or 6, is India Post's Southern 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.