Malur Railway Station S.O — Pincode 563160
Kolar, Karnataka
📍 Location Map — Pincode 563160
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🏤 Post Offices under Pincode 563160
| Office Name | Type | Delivery | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malur Railway Station S.O | PO | — | Kolar |
🔢 How Pincode 563160 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 5 covers Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, MP, Chhattisgarh.
The first two digits together (56) identify the sub-zone. All pincodes in Karnataka begin with 56.
The third digit narrows to a sorting district. The prefix 563 routes mail to the sorting office serving Kolar in Karnataka.
Digits 4–5 identify the delivery route or sub-area within the sorting district. Route 16 identifies the specific delivery area within Kolar.
The final digit identifies the specific post office. Office 0 designates Malur Railway Station S.O in Kolar.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pincode for Malur Railway Station S.O?
The pincode for Malur Railway Station S.O is 563160. It is a PO located in Kolar, Karnataka.
How many post offices are in pincode 563160?
There is 1 post office operating under pincode 563160 in Kolar, Karnataka.
Is delivery available at pincode 563160?
Delivery status varies by office under pincode 563160. Please check with the specific post office for delivery availability.
Which district does pincode 563160 belong to?
Pincode 563160 is located in Kolar district in the state of Karnataka. It falls under the Karnataka postal circle.
What postal zone is pincode 563160 in?
Pincode 563160 falls in Zone 5 — Southern & Central India. The sub-zone prefix 56 corresponds to Karnataka.
🏤 Types of Post Offices in India
India Post operates a hierarchical network. Pincode 563160 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.