Kottayam North SO — PIN Code 686001
Kottayam North SO is a sub post office in Kottayam district, Kerala with PIN code 686001. It is a non-delivery office: it offers counter services such as posting, Speed Post and savings, but mail for its area is delivered by another office.
Administratively it falls under the Kottayam Division in the Kochi Region, Kerala Circle. 2 other offices also use 686001: Kottayam HO and Thirunakkara SO.
Reading the six digits of 686001: the first digit places Kottayam North SO in the Southern postal region (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Lakshadweep), the first three (686) are its sorting district, and the last three (001) identify the delivery office. The nearest offices with a different code are Kumaranalloor SO (686016, ~0.6 km), Devalokam BO (686004, ~1.1 km) and Kollad BO (686004, ~1.1 km).
Other post offices with PIN code 686001
- Kottayam HO (HPO)
- Thirunakkara SO (SO)
Nearby post offices with a different PIN code
- Kumaranalloor SO — 686016, about 0.6 km away
- Devalokam BO — 686004, about 1.1 km away
- Kollad BO — 686004, about 1.1 km away
- Kummanam BO — 686005, about 1.1 km away
- Thazhathangady SO — 686005, about 1.1 km away
- Pallom SO — 686007, about 1.1 km away
Distances are straight-line, from coordinates published in India Post's directory.
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Kottayam North SO FAQs
What is the PIN code of Kottayam North SO?
Kottayam North SO uses PIN code 686001 (Kottayam district, Kerala).
Is Kottayam North SO a delivery post office?
No. Kottayam North SO is a non-delivery office — use it for counter services, but mail to the area is delivered by another office under the same or a neighbouring code.
Which division does Kottayam North SO come under?
Kottayam North SO is part of the Kottayam Division in the Kerala Circle.
Is 686001 valid for courier deliveries?
Yes. PIN code 686001 is used by India Post and private couriers for routing to this area, though each courier decides for itself which codes it services.
How do I write Kottayam North SO's PIN code in a postal address?
Put it on the last line of the address: "Kottayam North SO, Kottayam, Kerala - 686001".