Housing Colony So — Pincode 826007
Dhanbad, Jharkhand
📍 Location Map — Pincode 826007
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🏤 Post Offices under Pincode 826007
| Office Name | Type | Delivery | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Colony So | PO | — | Dhanbad |
| Centralized Delivery Office Po | PO | ✓ Yes | Dhanbad |
🔢 How Pincode 826007 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 8 covers Bihar, Jharkhand.
The first two digits together (82) identify the sub-zone. All pincodes in Bihar begin with 82.
The third digit narrows to a sorting district. The prefix 826 routes mail to the sorting office serving Dhanbad in Jharkhand.
Digits 4–5 identify the delivery route or sub-area within the sorting district. Route 00 is reserved for the Head Post Office itself.
The final digit identifies the specific post office. Office 7 designates Housing Colony So in Dhanbad.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pincode for Housing Colony So?
The pincode for Housing Colony So is 826007. It is a PO located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
How many post offices are in pincode 826007?
There are 2 post offices operating under pincode 826007 in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
Is delivery available at pincode 826007?
Delivery status varies by office under pincode 826007. Please check with the specific post office for delivery availability.
Which district does pincode 826007 belong to?
Pincode 826007 is located in Dhanbad district in the state of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jharkhand postal circle.
What postal zone is pincode 826007 in?
Pincode 826007 falls in Zone 8 — Eastern India. The sub-zone prefix 82 corresponds to Bihar.
🏤 Types of Post Offices in India
India Post operates a hierarchical network. Pincode 826007 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.