📍 PIN code 172001 is also used in another district:

About PIN Code 172001

Pin code 172001 is for Rampur Bushahr HO (Head Office) in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. It covers 15 post offices across 1 tehsil/taluk. 14 of these offices provide delivery services.

☀️ Weather · Shimla
Updating…
Loading…
Loading…
Loading…
🔍 Looking for a pin code in another district? Browse all India pin codes →

📍 Nearest Post Office

We use your location only to find nearby post offices — nothing is stored.

Requesting your location… Please allow location access when prompted

    Post Offices under 172001

    Pin code 172001 has 14 delivery offices and 1 non-delivery office.

    🏠 Head Office 1
    Rampur Bushahr HO ✓ Delivery
    Head Office · Nankhari
    📮 Sub Offices 1
    Padam Nagar SO Shimla ✗ No Delivery
    Sub Office · Nankhari
    📦 Branch Offices 13
    Barach BO ✓ Delivery
    Branch Office · Nankhari
    Dansa BO ✓ Delivery
    Branch Office · Nankhari
    Duttnagar BO ✓ Delivery
    Branch Office · Nankhari
    Khamadi BO ✓ Delivery
    Branch Office · Nankhari
    Khaneri BO ✓ Delivery
    Branch Office · Nankhari

    What Does PIN Code 172001 Mean?

    1
    Zone
    7
    Sub-Zone
    2
    District
    0
    Office
    0
    Office
    1
    Office
    Digit 1 (1) — Postal Zone: Zone 1 covers Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, J&K.
    Digits 2–3 (72) — Sub-zone & Sorting District: Narrows to the regional sorting office for Shimla.
    Digits 4–6 (001) — Delivery Post Office: Identifies the specific post office responsible for final delivery.

    How to Write an Address Using PIN Code 172001

    Use the format below when addressing letters or parcels:

    [Recipient's Full Name]
    [House/Flat No., Building, Street]
    [Area / Locality / Village]
    Shimla
    Himachal Pradesh – 172001
    India

    📌 Always write the PIN code at the end of the state line for faster delivery by India Post.

    Other Pin Codes in Shimla

    Showing 12 of many. View all →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which area does pin code 172001 belong to?

    Pin code 172001 belongs to Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It covers 15 post offices across 1 taluk (Nankhari). Also shared with Kullu, Himachal Pradesh.

    How many post offices are under pin code 172001?

    15 post offices — 14 with delivery service, 1 non-delivery.

    Which district is pin code 172001 in?

    Shared across 2 districts: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Kullu, Himachal Pradesh.

    Is there a Head Post Office for pin code 172001?

    Yes. Rampur Bushahr HO is the Head Post Office for pin code 172001.

    Which taluk does pin code 172001 cover?

    Pin code 172001 covers Nankhari in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.

    Can I receive home delivery at pin code 172001?

    Partially. 14 of 15 offices provide delivery.

    What is the difference between HO, SO, and BO?

    Head Office (HO) is the highest-level post office in a district. Sub Post Office (SO/PO) serves a town or urban area. Branch Office (BO) is the smallest unit, typically serving a village.

    🌤️ Live weather and air quality data on this page is sourced from Open-Meteo, used under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Data is updated hourly.
    📋 Post office data: India Post (Govt. of India) under NDSAP · indiapost.gov.in · Periodically updated.