Indian Pincode going 8 digits soon

Postal Information Number, popularly known as PINCODE or ZIPCODE is revised to accommodate more information and it will cater to mohallas or beat in your locality. That means it will be easier for the postmen to find your address and your mails could reach you faster.

The new system will be pincode + 2 last two digits for the mohalla or beat in your pincode area.

Currently in India, Postal Index Number (PIN) is a 6 digit code. There are 8 PIN regions in the country. The first digit indicates one of the regions. The first 2 digits together indicate the sub region or one of the postal circles. The first 3 digits together indicate a sorting / revenue district. The last 3 digits refer to the delivery Post Office.

Search pincode for a region here http://www.indiapost.gov.in/test/Pinsearch.aspx