Pin Code 700012 — Kolkata, West bengal

700012
Pin Code
3
Post Offices
1
Delivery
West bengal
State

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.

What Does Pin Code 700012 Mean?

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 — Complete Details

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

All Post Offices with Pin Code 700012

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is pin code 700012 and where is it located?

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.

What does each digit in 700012 mean?

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).

Which post offices use pin code 700012?

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.

Is 700012 a delivery or non-delivery pin code?

Pin code 700012 has 1 delivery post office out of 3 total. Bowbazar (Kolkata) has delivery status: Delivery.

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