Barrackpore Head Office — Pincode 700120
24 Paraganas North, West Bengal
📍 Location Map — Pincode 700120
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🏤 Post Offices under Pincode 700120
| Office Name | Type | Delivery | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrackpore Bazar Sub Office | PO | — | 24 Paraganas North |
| Ghosh Para Road Sub Office | PO | — | 24 Paraganas North |
| Orderly Bazar Sub Office | PO | — | 24 Paraganas North |
| Barrackpore Head Office | HO | ✓ Yes | 24 Paraganas North |
| Monirampore Sub Office | PO | — | 24 Paraganas North |
| Vivekananda Math Sub Office | PO | — | 24 Paraganas North |
| Barrackpore Govthousing Sub Office | PO | — | 24 Paraganas North |
| Nayapally Sub Office | PO | — | 24 Paraganas North |
🔢 How Pincode 700120 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 7 covers West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, NE States, Andaman & Nicobar.
The first two digits together (70) identify the sub-zone. All pincodes in West Bengal (Kolkata) begin with 70.
The third digit narrows to a sorting district. The prefix 700 routes mail to the sorting office serving 24 Paraganas North in West Bengal.
Route 12 identifies the specific delivery area within 24 Paraganas North.
The final digit identifies the specific post office. Office 0 designates Barrackpore Head Office in 24 Paraganas North.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pincode for Barrackpore Head Office?
The pincode for Barrackpore Head Office is 700120. It is a HO located in 24 Paraganas North, West Bengal.
How many post offices are in pincode 700120?
There are 8 post offices operating under pincode 700120 in 24 Paraganas North, West Bengal.
Is delivery available at pincode 700120?
Yes, delivery is available at pincode 700120 through Barrackpore Head Office and its associated offices.
Which district does pincode 700120 belong to?
Pincode 700120 is located in 24 Paraganas North district in the state of West Bengal. It falls under the West Bengal postal circle.
What postal zone is pincode 700120 in?
Pincode 700120 falls in Zone 7 — Eastern India. The sub-zone prefix 70 corresponds to West Bengal (Kolkata).
🏤 Types of Post Offices in India
India Post operates a hierarchical network. Pincode 700120 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.