Pin Code 171006 — Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

171006
Pin Code
4
Post Offices
4
Delivery
Himachal Pradesh
State

Pin code 171006 belongs to Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. This pin code is served by 4 post offices, with Kamlanagar (Branch Office) as the primary office. It falls under the Shimla HQ postal region, Shimla division, and Himachal Pradesh postal circle. The taluk covered is Shimla.

What Does Pin Code 171006 Mean?

Every Indian PIN code is a 6-digit number where each digit carries a specific meaning. Here's how 171006 breaks down:

Digit Position Value What It Represents
1st digit — Postal Zone 1 Northern region of India
2nd digit — Sub-zone 7 Sub-region within Himachal Pradesh
3rd digit — Sorting District 1 Shimla sorting district
Last 3 digits — Post Office 006 Kamlanagar (B.O)

The first digit 1 places this pincode in the Northern postal zone. The combination 17 narrows it to a sub-region within Himachal Pradesh, while 171 identifies the Shimla sorting district. The final three digits 006 point to the specific delivery post office — Kamlanagar.

Pin Code 171006 — Complete Details

Pin Code 171006
District Shimla
State Himachal Pradesh
Post Offices 4 (0 Head, 1 Sub, 3 Branch)
Delivery Offices 4 of 4
Postal Region Shimla HQ
Postal Division Shimla
Postal Circle Himachal Pradesh
Taluk Shimla

All Post Offices with Pin Code 171006

4 post offices share the pin code 171006 in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

No Post Office Type Delivery Division
1 Kamlanagar Branch Office Delivery Shimla
2 Malyana Branch Office Delivery Shimla
3 Poabo Branch Office Delivery Shimla
4 Sanjauli Sub Office Delivery Shimla

Frequently Asked Questions

What is pin code 171006 and where is it located?

Pin code 171006 belongs to Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is served by 4 post offices including Kamlanagar (Branch Office). This pincode falls under the Shimla HQ postal region and Himachal Pradesh postal circle.

What does each digit in 171006 mean?

The first digit 1 represents the Northern postal zone. The second digit 7 identifies the sub-region within Himachal Pradesh. The third digit 1 indicates the Shimla sorting district. The last three digits 006 pinpoint Kamlanagar.

Which post offices use pin code 171006?

The 4 post offices with pin code 171006 are: Kamlanagar, Malyana, Poabo, Sanjauli. Of these, 4 are delivery offices and 0 are non-delivery offices.

Is 171006 a delivery or non-delivery pin code?

Pin code 171006 has 4 delivery post offices out of 4 total. Kamlanagar has delivery status: Delivery.

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