Himachal Pradesh Pin Codes

In Himachal Pradesh, Postal Index Number (PIN) or Zip code is a 6 digit code like all other places in India. Among the 8 PIN Zones that India is divided into, the State Pin Codes of Himachal Pradesh fall under the first zone. This explains why the Himachal Pradesh State Pin Codes invariably start with '1'. Himachal Pradesh shares this first zone with Northern Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir. The whole system of numbering the post office for easy locating of addresses was introduced in the state of Himachal Pradesh on August 15, 1972 with the rest of India.

The first two digits of the PIN Code together refer to the sub region or postal circles. This for Himachal Pradesh is '17'. The first three digits of the State PIN Code together indicate a sorting or revenue district under the state of Himachal Pradesh. The last three digits of the Himachal Pradesh State PIN Codes refer to the individual delivery Post Offices under which the addressee belongs to.

The enchanting state of Himachal Pradesh bounded by majestic mountains, gorgeous rivers and lush green meadows are home to some of the most beautiful cities in India. Nestled in the lap of nature these cities are important places of Himachal Pradesh.

Pin Codes of Himachal Pradesh Cities

Barsar                         174305 
Bilaspur                       174001 
Chamba                      176310 
Dehra Gopipur             177101 
Dharamsala                 176215 
Hamirpur                     177001 
Kangra                        176001 
Kullu                           175101 
Mandi                          175001 
Nahan                         173001 
Palampur                     176061 
Rampur Bushahr          172001 
Reckong Peo                172107 
Shimla                        171001 
Solan                          173212