Pincode 721401

Contai Head Office — Pincode 721401

Medinipur East, West Bengal

Medinipur East, West Bengal HO Delivery Available

📍 Location Map — Pincode 721401

Map showing approximate area covered by Pincode 721401 — Contai Head Office, Medinipur East
22.2957°N, 87.9260°E

Shaded area shows approximate coverage. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

🏤 Post Offices under Pincode 721401

HO Head Office SO Sub Office BO Branch Office GPO General Office
Office Name Type Delivery District
Daudpur Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Medinipur East
Damodarpur Contai Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Medinipur East
Mahisagote Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Medinipur East
Kantai Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Medinipur East
Bahitrakunda Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Medinipur East
Namal Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Medinipur East
Ajodhyapur Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Medinipur East
Fuleswar Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Medinipur East
Dhangaon Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Medinipur East
Raipur Paschimbarh Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Medinipur East
Darua Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Medinipur East
Contai Head Office HO ✓ Yes Medinipur East
Tengunia Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Medinipur East
Baksispur Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Medinipur East
Srirampur Contai Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Medinipur East
Sabajput Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Medinipur East
Pailachhanpur Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Medinipur East
Nayaput Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Medinipur East

🔢 How Pincode 721401 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.

7
Zone
2
Sub Zone
1
Sorting District
4
Route
0
1
Post Office
7
Zone 7 — Eastern India

The first digit identifies one of India's 9 postal zones. Zone 7 covers West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, NE States, Andaman & Nicobar.

72
Sub-zone 72 — West Bengal

The first two digits together (72) identify the sub-zone. All pincodes in West Bengal begin with 72.

721
Sorting District 721

The third digit narrows to a sorting district. The prefix 721 routes mail to the sorting office serving Medinipur East in West Bengal.

40
Route 40 — Delivery Sub-area

Route 40 identifies the specific delivery area within Medinipur East.

1
Post Office 1 — Contai Head Office

The final digit identifies the specific post office. Office 1 designates Contai Head Office in Medinipur East.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pincode for Contai Head Office?

The pincode for Contai Head Office is 721401. It is a HO located in Medinipur East, West Bengal.

How many post offices are in pincode 721401?

There are 18 post offices operating under pincode 721401 in Medinipur East, West Bengal.

Is delivery available at pincode 721401?

Yes, delivery is available at pincode 721401 through Contai Head Office and its associated offices.

Which district does pincode 721401 belong to?

Pincode 721401 is located in Medinipur East district in the state of West Bengal. It falls under the West Bengal postal circle.

What postal zone is pincode 721401 in?

Pincode 721401 falls in Zone 7 — Eastern India. The sub-zone prefix 72 corresponds to West Bengal.

🏤 Types of Post Offices in India

India Post operates a hierarchical network. Pincode 721401 is served by a HO.

HPO Head Post Office

The primary administrative hub for a postal division, overseeing all sub-offices and branch offices in its area.

GPO General Post Office

The chief post office of a major city or state, handling the largest mail volume and often housing the Postmaster General.

SO Sub Office

Operates under an HPO, providing all standard postal services in urban and semi-urban areas.

BO Branch Office

The smallest tier, typically in rural areas. India has over 130,000 branch offices — the largest postal network in the world.