Table of Contents
- 1 How do you find the distance between two Pincodes?
- 2 What is the difference between PIN code?
- 3 What indicates PIN code?
- 4 Why do we need different postal codes for different cities?
- 5 How many unique PINs are there in India?
- 6 What is the total area under one pin code in India?
- 7 What do the first 2 digits of the pin indicate?
How do you find the distance between two Pincodes?
You use the distance formula which is (X1-X2) +(Y2-Y1).
What is the difference between PIN code?
Postal Index Number, also known as PIN Code, is a system of postal codes that is native to India….
| ZIP Code | PIN Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Full form | Zonal Improvement Plan | Postal Index Number |
| Also Known As | Postal Code | Postal Code |
| Number of Digits | 5 Digits (also new 4 digits added for more precision) | 6 Digits |
| Area | United States | India |
What indicates PIN code?
PIN code stands for Postal Index Number code. Also known as Zip code or area postal code, Pin code is the post office numbering code system used by the postal service of India, India Post.
What’s the difference between postal code and zip code?
ANSWER: The two codes are essentially the same in their purpose, but the term Zip code is mainly used in the USA; Postal Code is commonly used in other countries.
Is PIN code unique?
The PIN system was introduced on 15 August 1972 by India Post. India uses a unique six-digit code as a geographical number to identify locations in India.
Why do we need different postal codes for different cities?
Brief history The need for such a system was realised due to the confusion resulting from the duplication of names of various places across the country, the use of multiple languages to write addresses, and different ways in which the name of a place could be spelt.
How many unique PINs are there in India?
There are 9 regions that have been allotted with a separate unique PIN – 8 are geographical regions and digit 9 is reserved for Army Postal Service. There is a total of 19,101 PINs covering 154,725 post offices in India, with the exception of the Army Postal Service, as of 2014.
What is the total area under one pin code in India?
Total no. of Pin codes in India 39732. source:http://pincodes.bharatiyamobile…. Average area under one Pin Code : 3287590/39732 = 82 sq km appx. Considering area covered to be circular, a pin code covers around 5 Km radius circle. This area is approximately equivalent to a small city in India or to 12-14 village.
What is the difference between pin codes and zip codes?
ZIP Codes are used in US and PIN Codes are used in India. Emails and instant messaging has changed the way we communicate and has effectively put snail mail to rest. However before emails and messaging became such a huge hit, sending letters was the most effective way in order to reach someone across the world.
What is Postal Index Number (PIN)?
Postal Index Number, also known as PIN Code, is a system of postal codes that is native to India. It is exactly the same concept as the ZIP Code but instead of 5 digits, a PIN code has 6 digits.
What do the first 2 digits of the pin indicate?
The first 2 digits of PIN indicate as below: If the PINCODE is 500072, then 5 indicates Southern region & 50 indicates Telangana. 500 indicates the district of Rangareddy/Hyderabad and the last 3 digits (072) indicate the KPHB colony post office in this area.