Pin code 700012 belongs to Kolkata district in West bengal, India. This pin code is served by 3 post offices, with Bowbazar (Kolkata) (Sub Office) as the primary office. It falls under the Calcutta postal region, Kolkata Central division, and West Bengal postal circle. The taluk covered is Kolkata.
Every Indian PIN code is a 6-digit number where each digit carries a specific meaning. Here's how 700012 breaks down:
| Digit Position | Value | What It Represents |
|---|---|---|
| 1st digit — Postal Zone | 7 | Eastern region of India |
| 2nd digit — Sub-zone | 0 | Sub-region within West bengal |
| 3rd digit — Sorting District | 0 | Kolkata Central sorting district |
| Last 3 digits — Post Office | 012 | Bowbazar (Kolkata) (S.O) |
The first digit 7 places this pincode in the Eastern postal zone. The combination 70 narrows it to a sub-region within West bengal, while 700 identifies the Kolkata Central sorting district. The final three digits 012 point to the specific delivery post office — Bowbazar (Kolkata).
| Pin Code | 700012 |
| District | Kolkata |
| State | West bengal |
| Post Offices | 3 (0 Head, 3 Sub, 0 Branch) |
| Delivery Offices | 1 of 3 |
| Postal Region | Calcutta |
| Postal Division | Kolkata Central |
| Postal Circle | West Bengal |
| Taluk | Kolkata |
3 post offices share the pin code 700012 in Kolkata, West bengal.
| No | Post Office | Type | Delivery | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowbazar (Kolkata) | Sub Office | Delivery | Kolkata Central |
| 2 | Yogayog Bhawan | Sub Office | Non-Delivery | Kolkata Central |
| 3 | Sankaritola | Sub Office | Non-Delivery | Kolkata East |
Pin code 700012 belongs to Kolkata district in West bengal, India. It is served by 3 post offices including Bowbazar (Kolkata) (Sub Office). This pincode falls under the Calcutta postal region and West Bengal postal circle.
The first digit 7 represents the Eastern postal zone. The second digit 0 identifies the sub-region within West bengal. The third digit 0 indicates the Kolkata Central sorting district. The last three digits 012 pinpoint Bowbazar (Kolkata).
The 3 post offices with pin code 700012 are: Bowbazar (Kolkata), Yogayog Bhawan, Sankaritola. Of these, 1 are delivery offices and 2 are non-delivery offices.
Pin code 700012 has 1 delivery post office out of 3 total. Bowbazar (Kolkata) has delivery status: Delivery.
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