India Address Format
Indian addresses go from smallest unit to largest: recipient, house number + street, locality/neighbourhood, then city, state and 6-digit PIN code on one line. The PIN code is written after the state name on the last address line before the country.
Standard format
Local format (Hindi)
PIN code rules
| Field name | PIN code |
|---|---|
| Format | NNNNNN (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Example | 110001 |
| Pattern | ^\d{6}$ |
| Rule | 6 digits (Postal Index Number); the first digit indicates the postal zone and the first three digits the sorting district. |
Fields used in India
| State / region | Yes — "State" locally |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes — "House no. / Street" locally |
| P.O. Box | Yes — "Post Box" locally |
FAQ
What is the PIN code format in India?
The format is NNNNNN (N = digit, A = letter), for example 110001. 6 digits (Postal Index Number); the first digit indicates the postal zone and the first three digits the sorting district.
How do you write an address in India?
India addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. Indian addresses go from smallest unit to largest: recipient, house number + street, locality/neighbourhood, then city, state and 6-digit PIN code on one line. The PIN code is written after the state name on the last address line before the country.
Does India use postal codes?
Yes. India uses the PIN code in the format NNNNNN (example: 110001). 6 digits (Postal Index Number); the first digit indicates the postal zone and the first three digits the sorting district.
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Sources
- https://www.indiapost.gov.in/
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/documents/PostCode/ManualAddressing.pdf