Pincode 742166

Sahazadpur Branch Office — Pincode 742166

Murshidabad, West Bengal

Murshidabad, West Bengal BO Delivery Available

📍 Location Map — Pincode 742166

Map showing approximate area covered by Pincode 742166 — Sahazadpur Branch Office, Murshidabad
23.6798°N, 88.1155°E

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

🏤 Post Offices under Pincode 742166

HO Head Office SO Sub Office BO Branch Office GPO General Office
Office Name Type Delivery District
Sahazadpur Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Murshidabad
Tartipur Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Murshidabad
Hariharpara Sub Office PO ✓ Yes Murshidabad
Lochanmati Dangapara Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Murshidabad
Rukunpur Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Murshidabad
Choa Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Murshidabad
Padmanavpur Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Murshidabad
Sripur Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Murshidabad
Swaruppur Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Murshidabad
Gaznipur Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Murshidabad
Protappur Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Murshidabad
Ramkrishnapur Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Murshidabad
Sankarpur Dharampur Branch Office BO ✓ Yes Murshidabad

🔢 How Pincode 742166 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
4
Sub Zone
2
Sorting District
1
Route
6
6
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.

74
Sub-zone 74 — West Bengal

The first two digits together (74) identify the sub-zone. All pincodes in West Bengal begin with 74.

742
Sorting District 742

The third digit narrows to a sorting district. The prefix 742 routes mail to the sorting office serving Murshidabad in West Bengal.

16
Route 16 — Delivery Sub-area

Route 16 identifies the specific delivery area within Murshidabad.

6
Post Office 6 — Sahazadpur Branch Office

The final digit identifies the specific post office. Office 6 designates Sahazadpur Branch Office in Murshidabad.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pincode for Sahazadpur Branch Office?

The pincode for Sahazadpur Branch Office is 742166. It is a BO located in Murshidabad, West Bengal.

How many post offices are in pincode 742166?

There are 13 post offices operating under pincode 742166 in Murshidabad, West Bengal.

Is delivery available at pincode 742166?

Yes, delivery is available at pincode 742166 through Sahazadpur Branch Office and its associated offices.

Which district does pincode 742166 belong to?

Pincode 742166 is located in Murshidabad district in the state of West Bengal. It falls under the West Bengal postal circle.

What postal zone is pincode 742166 in?

Pincode 742166 falls in Zone 7 — Eastern India. The sub-zone prefix 74 corresponds to West Bengal.

🏤 Types of Post Offices in India

India Post operates a hierarchical network. Pincode 742166 is served by a BO.

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.