Durgakund Sub Office — Pincode 221005
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
📍 Location Map — Pincode 221005
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🏤 Post Offices under Pincode 221005
| Office Name | Type | Delivery | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durgakund Sub Office | PO | — | Varanasi |
| Hindu Vishwa Vidhyalaya Sub Office | PO | ✓ Yes | Varanasi |
| Sunderpur Branch Office | BO | ✓ Yes | Varanasi |
| Assi Sub Office | PO | — | Varanasi |
| Bhagwanpur Branch Office | BO | ✓ Yes | Varanasi |
| Garwasi Toal Branch Office | BO | ✓ Yes | Varanasi |
| Bhu H Sub Office | PO | — | Varanasi |
| Lanka Sub Office | PO | — | Varanasi |
| Malviya Nagar Sub Office | PO | — | Varanasi |
🔢 How Pincode 221005 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 (22) identify the sub-zone. All pincodes in Uttar Pradesh begin with 22.
The third digit narrows to a sorting district. The prefix 221 routes mail to the sorting office serving Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
Route 00 is reserved for the Head Post Office itself.
The final digit identifies the specific post office. Office 5 designates Durgakund Sub Office in Varanasi.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pincode for Durgakund Sub Office?
The pincode for Durgakund Sub Office is 221005. It is a PO located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
How many post offices are in pincode 221005?
There are 9 post offices operating under pincode 221005 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Is delivery available at pincode 221005?
Delivery status varies by office under pincode 221005. Please check with the specific post office for delivery availability.
Which district does pincode 221005 belong to?
Pincode 221005 is located in Varanasi district in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Uttar Pradesh postal circle.
What postal zone is pincode 221005 in?
Pincode 221005 falls in Zone 2 — Northern India. The sub-zone prefix 22 corresponds to Uttar Pradesh.
🏤 Types of Post Offices in India
India Post operates a hierarchical network. Pincode 221005 is served by a PO.
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.