PIN Code 171216 — Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- District
- Shimla
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Division
- Shimla Division
- Circle
- Himachal Pradesh Circle
- Post offices
- 6 (6 delivery)
PIN code 171216 belongs to Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. India Post lists 6 post offices under it — 1 sub post office and 5 branch post offices — so Mandal SO Shimla, Bholad BO, Giltari BO, Jhagtan BO, Jhalta BO and Tooran BO all share this code.
Every office under 171216 is a delivery office. The branch offices report to Mandal SO Shimla, which is why they carry the same code. The code is handled by the Shimla Division, part of the Himachal Pradesh Circle.
Reading the digits: the leading 1 places 171216 in the Northern postal region (Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir), 171 is the sorting district, and 216 identifies the delivery office. Nearby codes in the same district include 171213 (Narkanda SO), 171214 (Jangla SO), 171215 (Mandhole SO), 171217 (Kupvi SO) and 2 others — check them if your address sits near a boundary.
Post offices under 171216
| Post office | Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Mandal SO Shimla | Sub Post Office | Delivery |
| Bholad BO | Branch Post Office | Delivery |
| Giltari BO | Branch Post Office | Delivery |
| Jhagtan BO | Branch Post Office | Delivery |
| Jhalta BO | Branch Post Office | Delivery |
| Tooran BO | Branch Post Office | Delivery |
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PIN code 171216 FAQs
Which area does PIN code 171216 cover?
171216 covers the delivery area of Mandal SO Shimla, Bholad BO, Giltari BO, Jhagtan BO, Jhalta BO and Tooran BO in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
Which district and state is 171216 in?
171216 is in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
How many post offices use 171216?
6 post offices: 1 sub post office and 5 branch post offices.
How do I confirm 171216 is my PIN code?
Check that your locality or village appears among the offices above, or use the current-location detector on this page for the code at your exact spot. For official forms, confirm on indiapost.gov.in.