Pin code 600012 belongs to Chennai district in Tamil nadu, India. This pin code is served by 3 post offices, with Perambur Barracks (Sub Office) as the primary office. It falls under the Chennai Region postal region, Chennai City North division, and Tamilnadu postal circle. The taluk covered is Perambur Purasawalkam.
Every Indian PIN code is a 6-digit number where each digit carries a specific meaning. Here's how 600012 breaks down:
| Digit Position | Value | What It Represents |
|---|---|---|
| 1st digit — Postal Zone | 6 | Southern region of India |
| 2nd digit — Sub-zone | 0 | Sub-region within Tamil nadu |
| 3rd digit — Sorting District | 0 | Chennai City North sorting district |
| Last 3 digits — Post Office | 012 | Perambur Barracks (S.O) |
The first digit 6 places this pincode in the Southern postal zone. The combination 60 narrows it to a sub-region within Tamil nadu, while 600 identifies the Chennai City North sorting district. The final three digits 012 point to the specific delivery post office — Perambur Barracks.
| Pin Code | 600012 |
| District | Chennai |
| State | Tamil nadu |
| Post Offices | 3 (0 Head, 3 Sub, 0 Branch) |
| Delivery Offices | 1 of 3 |
| Postal Region | Chennai Region |
| Postal Division | Chennai City North |
| Postal Circle | Tamilnadu |
| Taluk | Perambur Purasawalkam |
3 post offices share the pin code 600012 in Chennai, Tamil nadu.
| No | Post Office | Type | Delivery | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perambur Barracks | Sub Office | Delivery | Chennai City North |
| 2 | Puliyanthope | Sub Office | Non-Delivery | Chennai City North |
| 3 | Venkatesapuram | Sub Office | Non-Delivery | Chennai City North |
Pin code 600012 belongs to Chennai district in Tamil nadu, India. It is served by 3 post offices including Perambur Barracks (Sub Office). This pincode falls under the Chennai Region postal region and Tamilnadu postal circle.
The first digit 6 represents the Southern postal zone. The second digit 0 identifies the sub-region within Tamil nadu. The third digit 0 indicates the Chennai City North sorting district. The last three digits 012 pinpoint Perambur Barracks.
The 3 post offices with pin code 600012 are: Perambur Barracks, Puliyanthope, Venkatesapuram. Of these, 1 are delivery offices and 2 are non-delivery offices.
Pin code 600012 has 1 delivery post office out of 3 total. Perambur Barracks has delivery status: Delivery.
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