Jammu and Kashmir falls under which postal zonal code in India?
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
Zone 1
• Indian Postal Zones: India is divided into nine postal zones. The first eight are geographical regions, and the ninth is reserved for the Army Postal Service.
• Zone 1 Coverage: Zone 1 covers the northern states and union territories of India, specifically:
o Jammu and Kashmir
o Ladakh
o Delhi
o Haryana
o Punjab
o Himachal Pradesh
o Chandigarh
• PIN Code Structure: The first digit of a PIN (Postal Index Number) indicates the zone. Because Jammu and Kashmir falls under Zone 1, all PIN codes in the region begin with the number 1 (e.g., Srinagar is 190xxx, Jammu is 180xxx).
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
