Pin code 160036 belongs to Chandigarh district in Chandigarh, India. This pin code is served by 3 post offices, with Badheri (Branch Office) as the primary office. It falls under the Chandigarh HQ postal region, Chandigarh division, and Punjab postal circle.
Every Indian PIN code is a 6-digit number where each digit carries a specific meaning. Here's how 160036 breaks down:
| Digit Position | Value | What It Represents |
|---|---|---|
| 1st digit — Postal Zone | 1 | Northern region of India |
| 2nd digit — Sub-zone | 6 | Sub-region within Chandigarh |
| 3rd digit — Sorting District | 0 | Chandigarh sorting district |
| Last 3 digits — Post Office | 036 | Badheri (B.O) |
The first digit 1 places this pincode in the Northern postal zone. The combination 16 narrows it to a sub-region within Chandigarh, while 160 identifies the Chandigarh sorting district. The final three digits 036 point to the specific delivery post office — Badheri.
| Pin Code | 160036 |
| District | Chandigarh |
| State | Chandigarh |
| Post Offices | 3 (0 Head, 2 Sub, 1 Branch) |
| Delivery Offices | 2 of 3 |
| Postal Region | Chandigarh HQ |
| Postal Division | Chandigarh |
| Postal Circle | Punjab |
3 post offices share the pin code 160036 in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.
| No | Post Office | Type | Delivery | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badheri | Branch Office | Delivery | Chandigarh |
| 2 | Sector 36 (Chandigarh) | Sub Office | Delivery | Chandigarh |
| 3 | Sector 40 (Chandigarh) | Sub Office | Non-Delivery | Chandigarh |
Pin code 160036 belongs to Chandigarh district in Chandigarh, India. It is served by 3 post offices including Badheri (Branch Office). This pincode falls under the Chandigarh HQ postal region and Punjab postal circle.
The first digit 1 represents the Northern postal zone. The second digit 6 identifies the sub-region within Chandigarh. The third digit 0 indicates the Chandigarh sorting district. The last three digits 036 pinpoint Badheri.
The 3 post offices with pin code 160036 are: Badheri, Sector 36 (Chandigarh), Sector 40 (Chandigarh). Of these, 2 are delivery offices and 1 are non-delivery offices.
Pin code 160036 has 2 delivery post offices out of 3 total. Badheri has delivery status: Delivery.
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