Pin code 700042 belongs to Kolkata district in West bengal, India. This pin code is served by 2 post offices, with Bosepukur Road (Sub Office) as the primary office. It falls under the Calcutta postal region, Calcutta South 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 700042 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 | Calcutta South sorting district |
| Last 3 digits — Post Office | 042 | Bosepukur Road (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 Calcutta South sorting district. The final three digits 042 point to the specific delivery post office — Bosepukur Road.
| Pin Code | 700042 |
| District | Kolkata |
| State | West bengal |
| Post Offices | 2 (0 Head, 2 Sub, 0 Branch) |
| Delivery Offices | 1 of 2 |
| Postal Region | Calcutta |
| Postal Division | Calcutta South |
| Postal Circle | West Bengal |
| Taluk | Kolkata |
2 post offices share the pin code 700042 in Kolkata, West bengal.
| No | Post Office | Type | Delivery | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bosepukur Road | Sub Office | Non-Delivery | Calcutta South |
| 2 | Kasba (Kolkata) | Sub Office | Delivery | Calcutta South |
Pin code 700042 belongs to Kolkata district in West bengal, India. It is served by 2 post offices including Bosepukur Road (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 Calcutta South sorting district. The last three digits 042 pinpoint Bosepukur Road.
The 2 post offices with pin code 700042 are: Bosepukur Road, Kasba (Kolkata). Of these, 1 are delivery offices and 1 are non-delivery offices.
Pin code 700042 has 1 delivery post office out of 2 total. Bosepukur Road has delivery status: Non-Delivery.
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