171220 PIN Code: Bagain, Bagri (Shimla)
171220 is the PIN code of Bagain, Bagri, Balghar, Chanair and 9 more in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Mail for 171220 is delivered by Bagain SO, Bagri BO, Balghar BO. It covers 84 villages.
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Bagain, Bagri, Balghar
171220 at a glance
- PIN code
- 171220
- Areas
- Bagain, Bagri, Balghar, Chanair, Dehabalson and Deothibalson and 7 more
- District
- Shimla
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Postal circle
- Himachal Pradesh Circle
- Region / division
- DivReportingCircle · Shimla Division
- Head office
- Shimla GPO (25.7 km south-west)
- Delivery office
- Bagain SO, Bagri BO and Balghar BO and 10 more
- Post offices
- 13 (1 sub office and 12 branch offices)
- Villages
- 84 in 2 tehsils
- Type of area
- Rural (villages)
- Approximate area
- about 2.0 km² (2.0 km east-west, 1.4 km north-south)
- Middle of the area
- 31.21550, 77.40815
- DIGIPIN of the middle
- CPFPT9M7FF
- Sorting district code
- 171 (shared by 46 PIN codes; Shimla and Solan)
- Nearest PIN codes
- 171211 (0.2 km), 171216 (0.3 km), 171014 (0.3 km), 171208 (0.4 km)
Sources: India Post's All India Pincode Directory (list dated 3 Oct 2025), the Local Government Directory (Ministry of Panchayati Raj), OpenStreetMap. Area and middle point are approximate, from our map.
Where PIN 171220 is
- PIN 171220
- Neighbouring PIN codes (tap one)
- Post office that delivers mail
- Other post offices (counter only)
- Main roads, railways and water
An approximate shape, not an official boundary: India Post doesn't publish PIN boundary maps. Each spot takes the PIN of the nearest post office or address mapped on OpenStreetMap (4 carry 171220). Blank parts have no known address nearby. Roads, railways and water: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
About the 171220 area
171220 is a rural PIN code in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. India Post lists 13 post offices under it: Bagain SO, Bagri BO, Balghar BO, Chanair BO and Dehabalson BO and 8 more. Mail for addresses with this PIN is delivered by Bagain SO, Bagri BO and Balghar BO and 10 other offices.
In India Post's structure, 171220 belongs to the Shimla Division, part of the DivReportingCircle of the Himachal Pradesh Circle. The nearest head office of its division is Shimla GPO, about 25.7 km south-west. The first three digits, 171, are the sorting district code that 46 PIN codes share, covering Shimla and Solan.
84 villages in the Local Government Directory carry PIN 171220, spread over 2 tehsils: Deha (75) and Theog (9). They include Bagain (104), Bagain (92), Bagna (7), Bagri (38) and Bakhreya (36).
The middle of the 171220 area is at 31.2155° N, 77.4082° E (DIGIPIN CPFPT9M7FF), and the area is roughly 2.0 km² on our map. The closest PIN codes are 171211 (Chopal, 0.2 km west), 171216 (Mandal SO Shimla, 0.3 km south) and 171014 (Ghanahatti, 0.3 km south-west).
Shimla district has 58 PIN codes. The one with the most post offices is 171210 (Nerwa, 19); 171220 has 13. The one with the most villages is 171001 (Shimla, 537).
Post offices with PIN code 171220
| Post office | Type and mail delivery |
|---|---|
| Bagain SO | Sub office Delivers |
| Bagri BO | Branch office Delivers |
| Balghar BO | Branch office Delivers |
| Chanair BO | Branch office Delivers |
| Dehabalson BO | Branch office Delivers |
| Deothibalson BO | Branch office Delivers |
| Ghoond BO | Branch office Delivers |
| JANGAL CHADAHA B.O. | Branch office Delivers |
| Kalind BO | Branch office Delivers |
| Kiar BO | Branch office Delivers |
| Mahori BO | Branch office Delivers |
| Parala BO | Branch office Delivers |
| Sainj BO | Branch office Delivers |
"Delivers" means postmen from that office bring mail to addresses with this PIN. Head offices run a postal division's accounts; sub offices serve towns; branch offices are small, mostly village offices working under a sub office. More on the types of post offices.
What the digits of 171220 mean
A letter to 171220 is sorted in four steps, one for each part of the code (all zones and circles):
- 1 · Zone171220
Northern zone: Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi and others
- 2 · Postal circle171220
Himachal Pradesh Circle
- 3 · Sorting district171220
Sorting district covering Shimla and Solan
- 4 · Delivery office171220
Delivered by Bagain SO, Bagri BO
Villages under PIN code 171220 (84)
| Village | Mandal / tehsil | District |
|---|---|---|
| Bagain (104) | Theog | Shimla |
| Bagain (92) | Theog | Shimla |
| Bagna (7) | Deha | Shimla |
| Bagri (38) | Deha | Shimla |
| Bakhreya (36) | Deha | Shimla |
| Balghar (33) | Deha | Shimla |
| Banari (43) | Deha | Shimla |
| Baneha (19) | Deha | Shimla |
| Barog (2) | Deha | Shimla |
| Baroth (5) | Deha | Shimla |
| Chakhna (1) | Deha | Shimla |
| Chilla (73) | Deha | Shimla |
| D.P.F Dabar (76) | Deha | Shimla |
| D.P.F Deha (49) | Deha | Shimla |
| D.P.F Doba (54) | Deha | Shimla |
| D.P.F. Banu(40) | Deha | Shimla |
| D.P.F. Barog (51) | Deha | Shimla |
| D.P.F. Bhagroa (81) | Deha | Shimla |
| D.P.F. Chadrien(69) | Deha | Shimla |
| D.P.F. Chambi (64) | Deha | Shimla |
| D.P.F. Chandni (46) | Deha | Shimla |
| D.P.F. Chila (72) | Deha | Shimla |
| Darbar Balson(52) | Deha | Shimla |
| Darghot (39) | Deha | Shimla |
| Deha (47) | Deha | Shimla |
| Deothi (14) | Deha | Shimla |
| Dhar (70) | Deha | Shimla |
| Dhar Tarpunu(77) | Deha | Shimla |
| Dpf Chudah (61) | Deha | Shimla |
| Dpf Dochah | Deha | Shimla |
| Dpf Kadharan (385) | Deha | Shimla |
| Dpf Kufta (57) | Deha | Shimla |
| Ghalana(15) | Deha | Shimla |
| Ghog (10) | Deha | Shimla |
| Ghoond(85) | Theog | Shimla |
| Janahan (75) | Deha | Shimla |
| Jangal Babar (11) | Deha | Shimla |
| Jangal Ghorna (58) | Deha | Shimla |
| Jangal Jerna (9) | Deha | Shimla |
| Jangal Kalna (68) | Deha | Shimla |
| Jangal Khagna (60) | Deha | Shimla |
| Jangal Kolu Nala (65) | Deha | Shimla |
| Jangal Lakhoti (62) | Deha | Shimla |
| Jangal Lohala (63) | Deha | Shimla |
| Jangal Majhoulia (74) | Deha | Shimla |
| Jangal Sujna (64) | Deha | Shimla |
| Kadharan (55) | Deha | Shimla |
| Kalawan (8) | Deha | Shimla |
| Kalind (173) | Theog | Shimla |
| Kalna (67) | Deha | Shimla |
| Kanauri (3) | Deha | Shimla |
| Kargoli (37) | Deha | Shimla |
| Kaupara (82) | Deha | Shimla |
| Kharori (37) | Deha | Shimla |
| Kiar (109) | Theog | Shimla |
| Kishaur (12) | Deha | Shimla |
| Mahori (166) | Theog | Shimla |
| Meha (79) | Deha | Shimla |
| Mehana (44) | Deha | Shimla |
| Neri (78) | Deha | Shimla |
Show all 84 villages
- Noli (13) (Deha)
- Parala (327) (Theog)
- Pargeya (42) (Deha)
- Punder(20) (Deha)
- Ragsa (50) (Deha)
- Sainj (222) (Theog)
- Sainj (334) (Theog)
- Shila (48) (Deha)
- Shirguli(59) (Deha)
- Taihna (41) (Deha)
- Tali (80) (Deha)
- Tarapur (45) (Deha)
- Tikker(4) (Deha)
- UP Mahal Kailash (36/1) (Deha)
- UP Muhal Bala (Deha)
- UP Muhal Gondhar (Deha)
- UP Muhal Katiana - I (34) (Deha)
- UP Muhal Katiana II Nd (Deha)
- UP Muhal Katiana III Rd (Deha)
- UP Muhal Kunch (Deha)
- UP Muhal Mandal (Deha)
- UP Muhal Neri (Deha)
- UP Muhal Shay (Deha)
- UP Muhal Thana Dhar (Deha)
Villages: Local Government Directory, Ministry of Panchayati Raj (list dated 1 Sep 2026), names as the government lists them.
PIN codes near 171220
Distances are as the crow flies, between the middles of each PIN's mapped addresses and post offices.
How to write an address with PIN 171220
Name House / flat number, street Bagain, Shimla Himachal Pradesh - 171220
Write the 6 digits in full at the end, after the state. Use the area name that matches your street, from the post offices above. How to write an Indian address.
Questions about PIN 171220
Which area has the PIN code 171220?
171220 is the PIN code of Bagain, Bagri, Balghar and Chanair and other areas in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
Which district and state is 171220 in?
Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, in India Post's Himachal Pradesh Circle (Shimla Division).
How many post offices use 171220?
13 post offices: Bagain SO, Bagri BO, Balghar BO, Chanair BO, Dehabalson BO, Deothibalson BO, Ghoond BO and JANGAL CHADAHA B.O. and others.
Which post office delivers mail for 171220?
Bagain SO, Bagri BO, Balghar BO and Chanair BO deliver mail for this PIN.
What is the head office for 171220?
Shimla GPO, about 25.7 km south-west of the 171220 area, is the nearest head office in the Shimla Division.
Which villages come under PIN code 171220?
84 villages, including Bagain (104), Bagain (92), Bagna (7), Bagri (38), Bakhreya (36), Balghar (33), Banari (43) and Baneha (19). The full list is on this page.
Is 171220 a rural or urban PIN code?
Rural: 84 villages and no town bodies are listed under it.
What are the PIN codes near 171220?
171211 (Chopal, 0.2 km), 171216 (Mandal SO Shimla, 0.3 km), 171014 (Ghanahatti, 0.3 km), 171208 (Chirgaon SO Shimla, 0.4 km) and 171212 (Matiana, 0.6 km), measured between the middles of the areas.
What is the DIGIPIN of the 171220 area?
CPFPT9M7FF is the DIGIPIN of the middle of the area. A DIGIPIN marks a spot about 4 metres wide, so every house has its own; use the DIGIPIN tool for your exact spot.
Is 171220 the PIN code of my address?
If you are at the address, tap "Is this my PIN code?" at the top of this page. Otherwise check that your street's area matches one of the post offices or localities listed here. For anything important, confirm with your post office.
Post offices: India Post, All India Pincode Directory on data.gov.in (Government Open Data License - India), list dated 3 Oct 2025. District names are as India Post lists them and can differ from the revenue district. Not an India Post website: for anything important, confirm with your post office.
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