Pin Code 176217 — Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

176217
Pin Code
9
Post Offices
9
Delivery
Himachal Pradesh
State

Pin code 176217 belongs to Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. This pin code is served by 9 post offices, with Ansuhi (Branch Office) as the primary office. It falls under the Shimla HQ postal region, Dharamsala division, and Himachal Pradesh postal circle. The taluk covered is Sahpur.

What Does Pin Code 176217 Mean?

Every Indian PIN code is a 6-digit number where each digit carries a specific meaning. Here's how 176217 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 6 Dharamsala sorting district
Last 3 digits — Post Office 217 Ansuhi (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 176 identifies the Dharamsala sorting district. The final three digits 217 point to the specific delivery post office — Ansuhi.

Pin Code 176217 — Complete Details

Pin Code 176217
District Kangra
State Himachal Pradesh
Post Offices 9 (0 Head, 1 Sub, 8 Branch)
Delivery Offices 9 of 9
Postal Region Shimla HQ
Postal Division Dharamsala
Postal Circle Himachal Pradesh
Taluk Sahpur

All Post Offices with Pin Code 176217

9 post offices share the pin code 176217 in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

No Post Office Type Delivery Division
1 Ansuhi Branch Office Delivery Dharamsala
2 Charri Sub Office Delivery Dharamsala
3 Dodhamb Branch Office Delivery Dharamsala
4 Gharoh Branch Office Delivery Dharamsala
5 Kutharna Branch Office Delivery Dharamsala
6 Manoh Branch Office Delivery Dharamsala
7 Sudher Branch Office Delivery Dharamsala
8 Tharu Branch Office Delivery Dharamsala
9 Tundo Branch Office Delivery Dharamsala

Frequently Asked Questions

What is pin code 176217 and where is it located?

Pin code 176217 belongs to Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is served by 9 post offices including Ansuhi (Branch Office). This pincode falls under the Shimla HQ postal region and Himachal Pradesh postal circle.

What does each digit in 176217 mean?

The first digit 1 represents the Northern postal zone. The second digit 7 identifies the sub-region within Himachal Pradesh. The third digit 6 indicates the Dharamsala sorting district. The last three digits 217 pinpoint Ansuhi.

Which post offices use pin code 176217?

The 9 post offices with pin code 176217 are: Ansuhi, Charri, Dodhamb, Gharoh, Kutharna, Manoh, Sudher, Tharu, Tundo. Of these, 9 are delivery offices and 0 are non-delivery offices.

Is 176217 a delivery or non-delivery pin code?

Pin code 176217 has 9 delivery post offices out of 9 total. Ansuhi has delivery status: Delivery.

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