India's open reference for states, capitals and PIN code zones

A single, fast-loading page for the numbers and names people look up every day — every state and union territory capital, plus how India Post divides the country into PIN code zones.

Did you know?

India Post uses a 6-digit PIN code system introduced in 1972; the first digit marks one of nine postal zones.

28 States

8 Union territories

9 PIN code zones

6 Digits per PIN code

Where to start

Two reference tables, kept short enough to scan in one visit.

States & capitals

All 28 states and 8 union territories with their capital cities, searchable and filterable by region.

PIN code zones

How India Post's 9-zone PIN code system maps to states — look up what a leading digit means.