All PIN codes in Karaikal
| PIN | Post offices |
|---|---|
| 609601 | Ambagarathur, Nallambal, Seithur |
| 609602 | Karaikal, Karaikal Bazaar, Karaikal South, Dharmapuram, Madagadi |
| 609603 | Nedungadu, Kurumbagaram, Melakasakudi, Nallathur |
| 609604 | Neravy, Akkaraivattam |
| 609605 | Thalatheru, Karaikalmedu, Karaikoilpathu |
| 609606 | Tirumalairayanpattinam, T.R.Pattinam South |
| 609607 | Tirunallar, Karukkangudi, Sellur, Surakudi, Vizhithiyur |
| 609609 | Kottuchery, Tiruvettakudi, Varichikudi |
Head post office for Karaikal
Karaikal has no head post office of its own in the directory; its sub and branch offices report to the head office of their postal division, which is in a neighbouring district.
Postal divisions serving Karaikal
- Nagapattinam division: 27 post offices in Karaikal
Delivery and counter-only post offices
20 of Karaikal's 27 post offices (74%) deliver mail. 17 are branch offices, mostly in villages, and 10 are sub offices in towns. Counter-only offices sell stamps, book parcels and run post office savings accounts, but letters to them are delivered by another office with the same PIN.
Frequently asked questions
How many PIN codes are there in Karaikal?
8 PIN codes, from 609601 to 609609, shared by 27 post offices.
Which PIN code in Karaikal has the most post offices?
609602 (Karaikal), with 5 post offices in Karaikal.
What is the difference between head, sub and branch post offices?
A head office keeps the accounts for its postal division and offers every service. Sub offices handle counter services and often delivery for a town or locality. Branch offices are small rural offices, often run part-time, attached to a sub or head office.
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.