PIN Code 171005 — SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh

About PIN Code 171005 — SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh

PIN code 171005 is an official postal code assigned by India Post to 3 post offices in SHIMLA district, Himachal Pradesh. The primary delivery office under this PIN is Distt Court Chakkar SO (Sub Post Office). Delivery status is marked as Non-Delivery, which means this is a collection-only office — recipients must collect mail in person at the counter. The sorting and administrative jurisdiction lies with Shimla Division.

How to Use PIN Code 171005 in Banking and Transactions

PIN code 171005 is required across a wide range of banking and official processes in SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh. Whether you are opening a bank account, applying for a loan, completing KYC, or filling out an e-commerce delivery form — this 6-digit code is your address's official postal identifier.

• Bank account KYC: Your PIN code is mandatory for address verification when opening savings, current, or NRI accounts at any bank in SHIMLA.
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS transfers: While the transaction itself uses an IFSC code, the beneficiary's address — including PIN code — is stored in bank records for compliance.
• Cheque book and MICR: The MICR code printed on your cheque book is linked to the bank branch in your PIN code area. Look it up if you need it for ECS mandates or SIP setups.
• Aadhaar, PAN, Passport: All government identity documents require a valid PIN code for the address field. 171005 is the correct code for addresses served by Distt Court Chakkar SO.
• E-commerce deliveries: Courier companies like Blue Dart, DTDC, Delhivery, and Ekart check PIN code serviceability before accepting orders. If a seller says "delivery not available," it often means they haven't enabled your specific PIN.
• Loan applications: Personal loan, home loan, and credit card applications ask for your PIN code to verify your residential address and assess local credit bureau data.

Banks and Financial Services Near PIN Code 171005

To find the IFSC code of any bank branch serving SHIMLA, use our IFSC Code Lookup. Simply select your bank, then Himachal Pradesh as the state, and SHIMLA as the district to get a list of all branches in your area. For fixed deposits, recurring deposits, and savings calculations, our EMI Calculator can help you plan loan repayments before applying. If you're sending money abroad from SHIMLA, you'll need a SWIFT code — which identifies the international correspondent bank for your branch.

More PIN Codes in SHIMLA and Himachal Pradesh

PIN code 171005 is one of many postal codes in SHIMLA district. To explore all post offices and their PIN codes across the district, visit the SHIMLA PIN Code directory. For the full list of districts and their postal zones in Himachal Pradesh, see the Himachal Pradesh PIN Code page. You can also search any other PIN code using the tool above.