Pin code 686003 belongs to Kottayam district in Kerala, India. This pin code is served by 2 post offices, with Kottayam West (Sub Office) as the primary office. It falls under the Kochi postal region, Kottayam division, and Kerala postal circle. The taluk covered is Kottayam.
Every Indian PIN code is a 6-digit number where each digit carries a specific meaning. Here's how 686003 breaks down:
| Digit Position | Value | What It Represents |
|---|---|---|
| 1st digit — Postal Zone | 6 | Southern region of India |
| 2nd digit — Sub-zone | 8 | Sub-region within Kerala |
| 3rd digit — Sorting District | 6 | Kottayam sorting district |
| Last 3 digits — Post Office | 003 | Kottayam West (S.O) |
The first digit 6 places this pincode in the Southern postal zone. The combination 68 narrows it to a sub-region within Kerala, while 686 identifies the Kottayam sorting district. The final three digits 003 point to the specific delivery post office — Kottayam West.
| Pin Code | 686003 |
| District | Kottayam |
| State | Kerala |
| Post Offices | 2 (0 Head, 1 Sub, 1 Branch) |
| Delivery Offices | 1 of 2 |
| Postal Region | Kochi |
| Postal Division | Kottayam |
| Postal Circle | Kerala |
| Taluk | Kottayam |
2 post offices share the pin code 686003 in Kottayam, Kerala.
| No | Post Office | Type | Delivery | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kottayam West | Sub Office | Delivery | Kottayam |
| 2 | Veloor | Branch Office | Non-Delivery | Kottayam |
Pin code 686003 belongs to Kottayam district in Kerala, India. It is served by 2 post offices including Kottayam West (Sub Office). This pincode falls under the Kochi postal region and Kerala postal circle.
The first digit 6 represents the Southern postal zone. The second digit 8 identifies the sub-region within Kerala. The third digit 6 indicates the Kottayam sorting district. The last three digits 003 pinpoint Kottayam West.
The 2 post offices with pin code 686003 are: Kottayam West, Veloor. Of these, 1 are delivery offices and 1 are non-delivery offices.
Pin code 686003 has 1 delivery post office out of 2 total. Kottayam West has delivery status: Delivery.
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