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India ZIP Code Dataset

Comprehensive India ZIP code data with accurate geographic coordinates, administrative divisions, and time zone

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Sample Dataset India

ISOCountryLanguageRegion 1Region 2Region 3Region 4LocalityZip CodeLatitudeLongitudeTimezone
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriBaroda House28.61705177.230097Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriBengali Market28.62881177.233230Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriBhagat Singh Market28.63292477.207384Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriCat Extension Counter28.61741777.212917Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriChanakya Puri28.59385377.188736Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriConnaught Place28.63145177.216667Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriDelhi High Court28.60879077.237027Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriEast Delhi Municipal Corporation28.61106077.252991Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriElection Commission28.62403477.211306Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriJanpath28.62781777.218959Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriKrishi Bhawan28.61550977.212796Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriLady Harding Medical College28.63541877.214451Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriMalcha Marg28.60252477.186313Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriMinto Road28.63397277.217556Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriNdc28.63142877.205714Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriNew Delhi28.61389777.215956Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriNew Delhi Municipal Council28.61360377.212041Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriNgt Extension Counter28.61925577.213685Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriNirman Bhawan28.61086177.214861Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriNorth Avenue28.62182877.199302Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriPandara Road28.60806177.229666Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriParliament House28.61596377.210234Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriPatiala House28.61531277.234408Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriPragati Maidan28.61708377.242505Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriRail Bhawan28.61572677.212023Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriRashtrapati Bhawan28.61340677.203149Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriRml Extn Counter28.62680677.206630Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriSansadiya Soudh28.61985277.208340Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriSansad Marg28.62305677.212753Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriShastri Bhawan28.61651077.214981Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriSouth Avenue28.61070877.198703Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriSupreme Court28.62224277.239438Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriUdyog Bhawan28.61147877.212604Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiChanakya PuriUnion Public Service Commission28.60764577.225427Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiDelhi CantonmentA F Palam28.57791377.122836Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiDelhi CantonmentAps Colony28.57000077.130000Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiDelhi CantonmentBagdola28.57152977.072995Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiDelhi CantonmentCOD28.61280877.125613Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiDelhi CantonmentC.V.D.28.59915577.108923Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiDelhi CantonmentDelhi Cantonment Board28.59686077.135830Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiDelhi CantonmentDelhi Cantt28.59768677.123553Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiDelhi CantonmentDhaula Kuan28.60134577.167544Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiDelhi CantonmentHari Nagar Be Block28.62877877.122611Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiDelhi CantonmentInderpuri28.63202877.148417Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiDelhi CantonmentKirby Place28.61374177.129821Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiDelhi CantonmentMaya Puri28.63177877.125917Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiDelhi CantonmentMoradabad Pahari28.56787477.150617Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiDelhi CantonmentMoti Bagh28.61397277.125611Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiDelhi CantonmentNangal Raya28.61105677.108806Asia/Kolkata
INIndiaENDelhiN/ANew DelhiDelhi CantonmentNaraina Industrial Estate28.63013577.141975Asia/Kolkata
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India's Postal Code Format

India uses a "PIN code" system, which is a six-digit numeric format, like 999999, with no letters or separators. This means it uses only numbers, unlike US ZIP codes, which are also numeric but consist of five digits. According to the GeoPostcodes world postal code database, India has 19,959 postal codes covering 7,395 regions and 712,068 towns.

  • PIN code Format: 999999

    • 6-digit numeric system, introduced in 1972
    • PIN code = Postal Index Number; used nationwide
    • Hierarchical structure from a postal operations perspective rather than an administrative one
    • 19,959 postcodes covering 7,395 regions and 712,068 towns

    Example:

    • 110001 - Delhi

  • Structure of Postal Codes

    • Format: 999999, numeric
    • Hierarchical levels: First digit = main postal region; subsequent digits = lower postal-routing levels such as sub-region and postal district.
    • Key challenges: Broadly follows territory but not fully aligned with official administrative geography. Disputed territories create edge cases in coverage.

  • Management & Authority

    • Primary postal authority: India Post, www.indiapost.gov.in.

  • Addressing Standards

    • Common address format: [House Number] [Street Name], [Post Town in capitals] [PIN code]
    • Example address: 15 M.G. Road, BANGALORE 560001

  • Special Characteristics

    • PIN codes are deeply linked to banking, tax, identity, and administrative verification, and used beyond mail delivery.
    • Three post office levels: Head Office, Sub Office, Branch Office; branch offices are not always localities: can introduce complexity as multiple offices may relate to the same PIN.

Our location dataset for India

Explore our comprehensive collection of India location data products, designed to meet all your mapping and location intelligence needs.

India ZIP & Administrative boundaries

India administrative landscape often follows inconsistent regional models and irregular public sources, making it difficult to maintain reliable boundaries. Our standardized postal and administrative boundary data resolves these gaps to ensure complete, coherent geographic coverage.

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Coverage Statistics

19,959
Total ZIP Codes
7,395
Provinces & Territories
712,068
Cities & Towns

Available File Formats

Choose from multiple data formats to seamlessly integrate India postal code data into your systems

  • CSV FormatComma-separated values for spreadsheet applications and data analysis tools
  • GeoJSON FormatJavaScript Object Notation for web applications and modern development
  • GML FormatExtensible Markup Language for enterprise systems and legacy applications
  • DAT FormatDatabase-ready SQL scripts for direct import into your systems

Data Dictionary

Comprehensive field definitions and data specifications for the India postal code dataset

Field nameField typeDescriptionComments
ISOChar(2)ISO 3166-1 Country codeThe ISO 3166-1 standard is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and defines a unique code for the name of each country. The country codes are represented as a two-letter code (alpha-2).
CountryChar(50)Country name
LanguageChar(2)Language codeWhen there are several official languages in the country, or for countries using a non-Latin alphabet, we provide the names in different languages. The language field contains the language code and allows you to select a specific version.
Region1Region2Region3Region4Char(80)Administrative division level 1Administrative division level 2Administrative division level 3Administrative division level 4These fields contain the name of administrative divisions for each available level. If not applicable, the value '-' will be indicated.
LocalityChar(80)Locality nameContains the settlement name. The type of settlement may vary depending on the country (city, town, village, etc..).
PostcodeChar(15)ZIP / Postal codeIn countries/places where there is no postal code in use, this field is left empty. The postcode structure varies for each country.
LatitudeLongitudeDoublePlace coordinates (WGS84 coordinates)These fields contain the geographic coordinates related to the specific locality and postal code of the record. The geographical position is usually precise to about one hundred meters and corresponds to the center of the locality. All our files are created using the World Geodetic System standard WGS 84. The corresponding SRID reference is EPSG:4326.
TimezoneChar(30)Time zone name (Olson)Following the timezones defined in the IANA tz database (sometimes called Olson database).

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Key features

  • 247 Countries
  • 9,9M Coordinates
  • 9,3M ZIP codes
  • 400 Time zones
  • 4M Cities and Towns
  • 116K UNLOCODES

Specifications

  • Coverage: Global
  • Format: CSV, ASC, DAT, GML, GeoJSON, KML, Shapefile (SHP)

Use cases for the international ZIP code database

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Address Validation

Capture accurate addresses for every country and territory in the world, in any language, and match local requirements.

Reporting and business intelligence

Ensure compliant and accurate reports across your organization. Enhance data analysis with location intelligence.

Logistics and shipping

Design and optimize your distribution network, plan your pick-up and drop-off locations, reduce costs and improve visibility over your shipping.

Map and visualization

Analyze complex trends and discover actionable insights. Build engaging and intuitive map-based data visualizations.

Master data management

Rely on a single source of truth to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness across your systems and organization.

Sales and marketing

Segment customers for site selection, analytics, geofencing, campaigns, mapping, and targeted ads.

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Global Postal Code Coverage

247 countries and territories with standardized formatting and reliable geographic information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does India have ZIP codes?

Yes, India has 6-digit pin codes.

What is the ZIP code of New Delhi?

The ZIP code for New Delhi is 110001; PIN codes vary by neighborhood within the city.

What is a 5 digit ZIP code in India?

India uses 6-digit PIN codes (format 999999). A 5-digit ZIP code is not valid in India; all Indian postal codes are six digits.

Are there ZIP codes in India?

Yes. India uses PIN codes—six-digit postal codes (format: 999999) used nationwide to sort and deliver mail, serving the same role as ZIP codes in other countries.

Does India have postal codes?

Yes. India uses postal codes called PIN codes (Postal Index Number). They are six-digit numeric codes in the format 999999, assigned to post offices nationwide and used for mail sorting and delivery.

Which town has the ZIP code 12345 in India?

No town in India has the ZIP code 12345; Indian PIN codes use six digits (format 999999), so a six-digit PIN is needed to identify the town.

Does India use ZIP codes like the United States?

India uses six-digit PIN codes for mail sorting and delivery, serving the same purpose as U.S. ZIP codes. Each PIN code has six digits (format 999999) identifying region, sub-region, sorting district and the specific post office.

Does India have a ZIP code system?

Yes. India uses a nationwide postal code system known as a PIN code; codes are six digits long (format 999999) and are used to identify postal regions for mail sorting and delivery.

Which country code is mistaken for ZIP code in India?

The country code “IN” (India’s ISO country code) is sometimes mistakenly entered in the ZIP code field in India. India uses six-digit PIN codes for mail.

How to write an address in India?

Order: Recipient name
Flat/House No., Building/Apartment, Street/Locality
Landmark (optional)
Area/Tehsil/Taluk/Suburb, City — State, PIN code (6 digits)
Country: India

Example:
Mr. Ajay Kumar
Flat 12B, Sunflower Apartments, MG Road
Near City Mall
Connaught Place, New Delhi — Delhi, 110001
India

What is the ZIP code of India?

India does not have a single ZIP code; it uses PIN codes of six digits (format 999999). There are PIN codes across 712,068 cities. Example: New Delhi (Connaught Place) PIN code is 110001.

What is the postal code format in India?

India’s postal code format is six numeric digits (e.g., 999999) and is commonly referred to as a PIN code.

How many digits is a ZIP code in India?

A ZIP code in India consists of six digits; the postal PIN code format is 999999.

Do addresses in India include ZIP codes?

Yes. Indian addresses include a six-digit PIN code (postal code/ZIP code) used for mail sorting and delivery. The PIN is written with the locality/city and state, in the format 999999.

Where is ZIP code 110001 in India?

ZIP code 110001 in India corresponds to the New Delhi GPO (New Delhi Head Post Office), covering Connaught Place and central New Delhi in the New Delhi district of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

Updated: October 1, 2026