Kanpur Head Office — Pincode 208001
Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh
📍 Location Map — Pincode 208001
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🏤 Post Offices under Pincode 208001
| Office Name | Type | Delivery | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Mill Sub Office | PO | — | Kanpur Nagar |
| Gwaltoli Sub Office | PO | — | Kanpur Nagar |
| Kanpur West Sub Office | PO | — | Kanpur Nagar |
| Maholi Branch Office | BO | ✓ Yes | Kanpur Nagar |
| Birhana Raod Sub Office | PO | — | Kanpur Nagar |
| Colonelganj Sub Office Kanpur Nagar | PO | — | Kanpur Nagar |
| Fahimabad Sub Office | PO | — | Kanpur Nagar |
| Farrashkhana Sub Office | PO | — | Kanpur Nagar |
| Hatia Sub Office Kanpur Nagar | PO | — | Kanpur Nagar |
| Kanpur Court Sub Office | PO | — | Kanpur Nagar |
| Kanpur Head Office | HO | ✓ Yes | Fatehpur |
| Nayaganj Sub Office | PO | — | Kanpur Nagar |
| K M Street Sub Office | PO | — | Kanpur Nagar |
| Naveen Market Sub Office | PO | — | Kanpur Nagar |
| B N Shukla Sons Sub Office | PO | — | Kanpur Nagar |
| Dhankutti Sub Office | PO | — | Kanpur Nagar |
| Oe Factory Sub Office | PO | — | Kanpur Nagar |
| Philkhana Sub Office | PO | — | Kanpur Nagar |
| Elgin Mills Sub Office | PO | — | Kanpur Nagar |
🔢 How Pincode 208001 is Constructed
Every Indian PIN (Postal Index Number) code is a 6-digit number. Each digit group encodes geographic and administrative information about the delivery area.
The first digit identifies one of India's 9 postal zones. Zone 2 covers Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand.
The first two digits together (20) identify the sub-zone. All pincodes in Uttar Pradesh begin with 20.
The third digit narrows to a sorting district. The prefix 208 routes mail to the sorting office serving Fatehpur in Uttar Pradesh.
Route 00 is reserved for the Head Post Office itself.
The final digit identifies the specific post office. Office 1 designates Kanpur Head Office in Fatehpur.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pincode for Kanpur Head Office?
The pincode for Kanpur Head Office is 208001. It is a HO located in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh.
How many post offices are in pincode 208001?
There are 19 post offices operating under pincode 208001 in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Is delivery available at pincode 208001?
Yes, delivery is available at pincode 208001 through Kanpur Head Office and its associated offices.
Which district does pincode 208001 belong to?
Pincode 208001 is located in Fatehpur district in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Uttar Pradesh postal circle.
What postal zone is pincode 208001 in?
Pincode 208001 falls in Zone 2 — Northern India. The sub-zone prefix 20 corresponds to Uttar Pradesh.
🏤 Types of Post Offices in India
India Post operates a hierarchical network. Pincode 208001 is served by a HO.
The primary administrative hub for a postal division, overseeing all sub-offices and branch offices in its area.
The chief post office of a major city or state, handling the largest mail volume and often housing the Postmaster General.
Operates under an HPO, providing all standard postal services in urban and semi-urban areas.
The smallest tier, typically in rural areas. India has over 130,000 branch offices — the largest postal network in the world.