About Pincode 605001
Pondicherry HO pincode is 605001. It falls under the Pondicherry Division of the Chennai City Region. It is a Ho office with Delivery status. Pondicherry HO is in Puducherry district, Puducherry.
Pincode 605001 is shared by 2 post offices - including Pondicherry Bazaar and Pondicherry HO. Most offices fall under the Pondicherry Division in the Chennai City Region.
Understanding the Pincode Structure
The Pincode 605001 follows India's postal index number system. Each digit has specific meaning:
- First digit (6): Represents Southern zone covering this region of India.
- Second digit (0): Identifies the sub-region or postal circle (Chennai City Region) within the zone.
- Third digit (5): Denotes the sorting district (Puducherry) for mail distribution.
- Last three digits (001): Identify the specific delivery post office (Pondicherry HO) handling mail for this area.
| Pincode | 605001 |
|---|---|
| District | Puducherry |
| State | Puducherry |
| Postal Region | Chennai City Region |
| Postal Division | Pondicherry Division |
| Delivery Status | Delivery |
| Post Offices | Pondicherry Bazaar, Pondicherry HO |
How to Use Pincode 605001
Correct Address Format
When sending mail or packages to this pincode, use this format for fastest delivery:
[House/Flat Number, Building Name]
[Street Name, Area/Locality]
Pondicherry HO
Puducherry, Puducherry 605001
India
Common Addressing Mistakes to Avoid
- Missing Pincode: Always write the complete 6-digit Pincode at the end
- Wrong District: Verify the district name is "Puducherry"
- Incomplete Address: Include house number, street, and locality for accurate delivery
- Illegible Writing: Write clearly or print addresses to avoid misreading
Postal Services Available
The post office at 605001 typically provides:
- Standard Mail: Letters, postcards, and inland mail services
- Speed Post: Express delivery for urgent documents (1-3 days)
- Registered Post: Trackable mail with delivery confirmation
- Parcel Services: Domestic and international package shipping
- Money Order: Instant money transfer across India
- Financial Services: Postal savings accounts, fixed deposits, recurring deposits, and public provident fund (PPF)
- Insurance: Postal Life Insurance (PLI) and Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI)
- Government Services: Aadhaar enrollment, passport applications (select offices), and bill payment
Operating Hours: Most post offices operate Monday-Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Closed on Sundays and national holidays. Contact the local office for exact timings.
Post Office Details for 605001
| Circle | Region | Division | Office | Pincode | Post Office Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamilnadu Circle | Chennai City Region | Pondicherry Division | Pondicherry Bazaar | 605001 | Po |
| Tamilnadu Circle | Chennai City Region | Pondicherry Division | Pondicherry HO | 605001 | Ho |
Post Offices in 605001
View complete details for all 2 post offices serving pincode 605001. Each office page includes working hours, delivery status, available services, contact information, and area details.
About Puducherry Area
Puducherry is a district in Puducherry served by India Post's extensive network. The area has 15 additional post offices providing comprehensive postal coverage. Postal services in Puducherry handle domestic and international mail, parcels, financial services, and government schemes. The local postal infrastructure ensures reliable communication links for residents, businesses, educational institutions, and government offices.
With 38 bank branches operating locally, residents have access to comprehensive banking facilities alongside postal financial services. Post offices in Puducherry increasingly offer digital services, including online tracking, e-payment, and digital financial products.Nearby Post Offices to Puducherry - 605001
Alternative postal facilities serving areas near Puducherry:
Schools near Pondicherry HO Post Office
| School | Address | Website | Status | Affiliation No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No school listings yet for Puducherry. | ||||
Banks ( IFSC Codes ) near Pondicherry HO Post Office
Bank branches serving Puducherry. IFSC codes are required for online transfers (NEFT/RTGS/IMPS):
| Bank | IFSC | Branch | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF BARODA | BARB0PONDIC | PONDICHERRY BRANCH | PONDICHERRY BRANCH,58-60, VELLALAR STREET,,PONDICHERRY.,605001 |
| BANK OF BARODA | BARB0DBPOND | PUDHUCHERRY PONDICHERRY | 99 AMBALATHADAYAR MADAM STREETMG ROAD JUNCTION PONDICHERRY PUDUCHERRY PONDICHERY 605001 |
| BANK OF INDIA | BKID0008134 | PUDHUCHERRY NRI | PUDHUCHERRY NRI BRANCH NO 21 BUSSY ST 1ST FLOOR OPP SARASWATHI THIRUMANAMAHAL PUDUCHERRY PINCODE 605001 |
| CANARA BANK | CNRB0007127 | MSME SULABH PONDICHERRY | 1ST FLOOR VAISYAL STREET PONDICHERRY605001 |
| CANARA BANK | CNRB0000927 | MUTHIALPET,PONDICHERRY | 45, GINGI SALAI, PONDICHERRY 605001 |
| CANARA BANK | CNRB0019601 | PONDICHERRY BAZAR | NO 122 124 J N STREET NEAR VELAN SILKS PONDICHERRY 605 001 |
| CANARA BANK | CNRB0007999 | PONDICHERRY R O | CANARA BANK NO 45,FIRST FLOOR,NSC BOSE ROAD,PONDICHERRY PONDICHERRY 605001 |
| CANARA BANK | CNRB0006464 | PONDICHERRY RETAIL ASSET HUB | CANARA BANK NO 45 NSC BOSE ROAD I FLOOR PONDICHERRY 605001 |
| CANARA BANK | CNRB0005227 | THAVALAKUPPAM | CANARA BANK,RS 45 BAR 3,CUDDALORE MAIN ROAD ECR,THAVALAKUPPAM,PONDICHERRY PIN 605001 |
| CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA | CBIN0281354 | PONDICHERRY | 21, LAW DE ROURISTAN STREET, PONDICHERRY- 605001 |
| CSB BANK LIMITED | CSBK0000228 | PONDICHERRY | DOOR NO 474 476 478 M G ROAD PONDICHERRY 605 001 |
| DBS BANK INDIA LIMITED | DBSS0IN0542 | PONDICHERRY | RANGA PILLAI STREET D.NO.199-205,PYPY ( M)605001PY |
| DHANALAKSHMI BANK | DLXB0000291 | PUDUCHERRY | FIRST FLOOR,NO.613/615,MAHATMA GANDHI ROAD, PUDUCHERRY - 605001 |
| FEDERAL BANK | FDRL0002449 | PUDUCHERRY TOWN | NO.288, AMBALATHADAYAR MADAM STREET, PUDUCHERRY - 605001 |
| HDFC BANK | HDFC0007801 | BUSSY STREET PUDUCHERRRY BRANCH | HDFC BANK LTD NO 177 LAL BAHADUR SASTRI STREET BUSY STREET PUDUCHERRY PUDUCHERRY PONDICHERRY 605001 |
| HDFC BANK | HDFC0004917 | WHITE TOWN BRANCH PONDICHERRY | HDFC BANK LTD BSNL MAIN OFFICE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE BUILDING RANGAPILLAI STREET PONDICHERRY 605001 |
| ICICI BANK LIMITED | ICIC0000056 | MISSION STREET | ICICI BANK LTD., NO. 183, S. V. PATEL SALAI, ADJACCENT TO MISSION STREET, RAJ BHAVAN, PONDICHERRY.605001 |
| ICICI BANK LIMITED | ICIC0001892 | PUDUCHERRY | ICICI BANK LTD., 164, NEEDARAJAYAPEER STREET, PUDUCHERRY.605001 |
| ICICI BANK LIMITED | ICIC0004563 | PUDUCHERRY DBU | ICICI BANK LTD., NO. 171, BUSSY STREET, PUDUCHERRY.605001, PUDUCHERRY |
| ICICI BANK LIMITED | ICIC00TPCUB | THE PONDICHERRY CO OPERATIVE URBAN BANK | 197 JAWAHARLAL NEHRU STREET PONDICHERRY 605001 |
| IDFC FIRST BANK LTD | IDFB0080134 | PONDICHERRY BRANCH | GROUND FLOOR, DOOR NO. 129, BLOCK NO. 19, MISSION STREET(CATHEDRAL STREET), PUDUCHERRY-605001, TOLL FREE NO. 18004194332 |
| INDIAN BANK | IDIB000B173 | BUSSY STREET | NO119 VYSIAL STREET PUDUCHERRY PIN 605001 |
| INDIAN BANK | IDIB000P042 | PONDICHERRY MAIN | 288 M G ROAD PONDICHERRY 605001 PONDICHERRY PIN 605001 |
| INDUSIND BANK | INDB0000118 | PONDICHERRY | NEW NO. 105, 107, OLD NO. 55,CHETTI STREET, PONDICHERRY 605 001 |
| JANA SMALL FINANCE BANK LTD | JSFB0004600 | PUDUCHERRY | GKM ARCADE,INDHRA GANDHI STATUE,PONDICHERRY -605001 |
| KARNATAKA BANK LIMITED | KARB0000606 | PONDICHERRY | NO.137,AZIZ MANZIL MISSION STREET,PUDUCHERRY, PIN - 605001 |
| KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LIMITED | KKBK0000532 | PONDICHERRY | GROUND FLOOR & 1ST FLOOR, SHOP NO. 27, OLD NO. 25/A, MUTHUMARIAMMAN KOLI STREET, PINDICHERY PIN 605001 |
| KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LIMITED | KKBK0008955 | PUDUCHERRY PONDICHERRY | 188 OLD NO 70 MISSION STREET PUDUCHERRY PONDICHERRY 605001 |
| PUNJAB AND SIND BANK | PSIB0021184 | PONDICHERRY | GROUND FLOOR NO 66 ANNA SALAIPONDICHERRY 605001 |
| SOUTH INDIAN BANK | SIBL0000182 | PONDICHERRY | PONDICHERRY BRANCH,113-127 ,MISSION STREET(UPSTAIRS),PONDICHERRY , PONDICHERRY, PONDICHERRY , PIN-605001 |
| STATE BANK OF INDIA | SBIN0070601 | PONDICHERRY | SVCOMPLEX,ISTFLOOR179,EASWARANKOILSTREET605001PONDICHERRYATSBTCOIN |
| STATE BANK OF INDIA | SBIN0015845 | RBO , PUDUCHERRY | 2ND FLOOR, VIGNESH COMPLEX. 208 ANNA SALAI, PONDICHERRY 605 001 |
| STATE BANK OF INDIA | SBIN0014769 | RBO, PONDICHERRY | RBO,PONDICHERRY,15,RUE SUFFREN,SECOND FLOOR,PONDICHERRY,DIST PONDICHERRY 605 001 |
| THE TAMIL NADU STATE APEX COOPERATIVE BANK | TNSC0160102 | PUDUCHERRY CO-OPERATIVE URBAN BANK LTD | H.O. 197, J N STREET, PUDUCHERRY - 605 001. |
| UCO BANK | UCBA0000130 | PONDICHERRY BAZAR CHENNAI | NO.21, J. N. STREET, PONDICHERRY ,PUDUCHERRY ,PUDUCHERRY PIN 605001 |
| UCO BANK | UCBA0000059 | PONDICHERRY MAIN CHENNAI | UCO BANK PONDICHERRY MAIN BRANCH POST BOX NO.37, RUE MAHE DE LABOURDONNAIS, PONDICHERRY ,PUDUCHERRY ,PUDUCHERRY PIN 605001 |
| UNION BANK OF INDIA | UBIN0537951 | PONDICHERRY | P.B. NO.12, 47, JAWAHARLAL NEHRU STREET,PONDICHERRY,PIN - 605 001. |
| YES BANK | YESB0000542 | PONDICHERRY | PART GR AND 1ST FLR, R.S.NO. 239 PT, T.S. NO.60 / 61, BLK NO.10, WARD NO, C, DOOR NO.24, AMBALATHADAYAR MADAM, PONDICHERRY, PONDICHERRY-605001 |
Hospitals near Pondicherry HO Post Office
Ashok Nursing Home
Certh India Hospital
Clinic Nallam
Dr. T L Vasudevans Ent Surgical Clinic
Government General Hosptoal
Jothi Eye Care Centre
Kamala Nursing Home
New Medical Center
Sedhu Nursing Home
Sri Arunachalam Hospital
St Marys Eye Care
St. Josephs Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Pincode 605001
1. Which district and state does Pincode 605001 belong to?
Puducherry, Puducherry
2. Which postal region does Pondicherry HO belong to?
Chennai City Region
3. What post offices use Pincode 605001?
Pondicherry Bazaar, Pondicherry HO
4. How do I find IFSC codes for banks near Pincode 605001?
See the Banks (IFSC Codes) section above for complete branch details and IFSC codes.
5. Can I get the map location of Puducherry?
Yes, see the map section above or click here to open in Google Maps.
6. What is the correct Pincode format for India?
Indian Pincodes are 6-digit numbers. The format is: First digit = Postal zone, Second digit = Sub-region, Third digit = Sorting district, Last 3 digits = Delivery post office.
7. How long does Speed Post take from Pincode 605001?
Speed Post typically delivers within 1-3 business days for domestic destinations, depending on distance. Metro-to-metro delivery is usually 1-2 days.
8. What is the difference between Registered Post and Speed Post?
Registered Post offers tracking and proof of delivery at regular postal rates (3-7 days). Speed Post is faster (1-3 days) with guaranteed delivery timelines but costs more.
9. Can I track my parcel using the Pincode?
You need the consignment number (tracking ID) to track parcels, not just the Pincode. Use India Post's tracking service at indiapost.gov.in with your tracking number.
10. How do I change my address for mail delivery?
Visit your local post office with address proof documents (Aadhaar, utility bill, etc.) to update your address for mail forwarding services.
11. What postal savings schemes are available?
Post offices offer: Public Provident Fund (PPF), National Savings Certificate (NSC), Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP), Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS), Sukanya Samriddhi Account, Recurring Deposit, and Monthly Income Scheme (MIS).
12. Is home delivery available for Pincode 605001?
Yes, this Pincode has Delivery service, meaning mail is delivered to your address.
13. What documents are needed to open a post office savings account?
You need: Identity proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport), address proof (Aadhaar/utility bill), passport-size photographs, and initial deposit amount as per scheme requirements.
14. Can I send international parcels from this post office?
Yes, most post offices handle international mail and parcels. Check with your local office for specific country restrictions, prohibited items, and customs documentation requirements.
15. What is the India Post customer care number?
India Post toll-free customer care: 1800-11-2011 (available 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM). For online services: care@indiapost.gov.in
16. How accurate is this Pincode data?
Data is sourced from official India Post records. However, we recommend verifying critical details directly with your local post office or at indiapost.gov.in before important transactions.
Additional Information & Resources
History of Pincode System
The Postal Index Number (PIN) code system was introduced by India Post on August 15, 1972, to streamline mail sorting and delivery. The system divides India into 9 postal zones, with over 150,000 post offices using Pincodes for efficient mail management. This automation revolutionized Indian postal services, reducing delivery times and errors significantly.
Why Pincodes Matter
- E-commerce: Essential for online shopping and delivery confirmation
- Banking: Required for opening accounts, KYC verification, and correspondence
- Government Services: Needed for Aadhaar, passport, PAN card, and welfare schemes
- Business: Critical for invoicing, logistics, and customer communication
Contact and Support
For queries about Pincode 605001:
- Visit Pondicherry HO post office during business hours
- Call India Post: 1800-11-2011 (toll-free, 8 AM - 8 PM)
- Website: www.indiapost.gov.in
- Track parcels: Track and Trace
Data Verification: Information compiled from official India Post sources and public records. While we maintain accuracy, postal services, timings, and contact details may change. Always verify critical information with your local post office before making decisions. Last updated: May 2026.