Pin code 560040 belongs to Bangalore district in Karnataka, India. This pin code is served by 3 post offices, with Chandra Lay Out (Sub Office) as the primary office. It falls under the Bangalore HQ postal region, Bangalore West division, and Karnataka postal circle. The taluk covered is Bangalore North.
Every Indian PIN code is a 6-digit number where each digit carries a specific meaning. Here's how 560040 breaks down:
| Digit Position | Value | What It Represents |
|---|---|---|
| 1st digit — Postal Zone | 5 | Southern region of India |
| 2nd digit — Sub-zone | 6 | Sub-region within Karnataka |
| 3rd digit — Sorting District | 0 | Bangalore West sorting district |
| Last 3 digits — Post Office | 040 | Chandra Lay Out (S.O) |
The first digit 5 places this pincode in the Southern postal zone. The combination 56 narrows it to a sub-region within Karnataka, while 560 identifies the Bangalore West sorting district. The final three digits 040 point to the specific delivery post office — Chandra Lay Out.
| Pin Code | 560040 |
| District | Bangalore |
| State | Karnataka |
| Post Offices | 3 (0 Head, 3 Sub, 0 Branch) |
| Delivery Offices | 1 of 3 |
| Postal Region | Bangalore HQ |
| Postal Division | Bangalore West |
| Postal Circle | Karnataka |
| Taluk | Bangalore North |
3 post offices share the pin code 560040 in Bangalore, Karnataka.
| No | Post Office | Type | Delivery | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chandra Lay Out | Sub Office | Non-Delivery | Bangalore West |
| 2 | Vijayanagar East | Sub Office | Non-Delivery | Bangalore West |
| 3 | Vijayanagar (Bangalore) | Sub Office | Delivery | Bangalore West |
Pin code 560040 belongs to Bangalore district in Karnataka, India. It is served by 3 post offices including Chandra Lay Out (Sub Office). This pincode falls under the Bangalore HQ postal region and Karnataka postal circle.
The first digit 5 represents the Southern postal zone. The second digit 6 identifies the sub-region within Karnataka. The third digit 0 indicates the Bangalore West sorting district. The last three digits 040 pinpoint Chandra Lay Out.
The 3 post offices with pin code 560040 are: Chandra Lay Out, Vijayanagar East, Vijayanagar (Bangalore). Of these, 1 are delivery offices and 2 are non-delivery offices.
Pin code 560040 has 1 delivery post office out of 3 total. Chandra Lay Out has delivery status: Non-Delivery.
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