National postal serviceIndia

India Post in India

  • 30,298Locations
  • 30,267Post offices
  • 12Parcel shops
  • 8Delivery offices
  • 1Courier branch
  • 35Regions
  • 5,376Places

Places with locations

5,376

India Post by region

35

India Post opening hours (from our records)

Calculated from the recorded hours of 800 points; individual branches may differ.
Most common weekday hours08:00–16:00
Saturday100%
Sunday5%
Open 24/70%

Official information

Customer service
1800 266 6868 · Toll free · source
Website
indiapost.gov.in · source

Taken from the carrier’s own website, checked 17 October 2026.

India Post

We list 30,298 India Post locations in India: 30,267 branches, 12 postal counters, 1 courier branch and 8 depots. They are spread over 5,376 towns in 35 regions. Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Delhi have the most.

India Post is the national postal operator of India. No other of the 48 carriers in India has more locations; India Post accounts for 95% of them.

Of the 800 locations with known opening hours, 799 open on Saturday and 36 on Sunday. One can be used around the clock.

Frequently asked questions

How many India Post locations are there in India?

We list 30,298 locations in 5,376 towns: 30,267 branches, 12 postal counters, 1 courier branch and 8 depots.

Is India Post the national post of India?

Yes, India Post is the national postal operator of India.

Are India Post locations open on Saturday and Sunday?

Of the 800 locations with known opening hours, 799 open on Saturday and 36 on Sunday.

Can I use a India Post point around the clock?

Yes, one location is recorded as open 24/7.

Where does India Post have the most locations in India?

In Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Delhi.

How big is the India Post network compared with other carriers?

India Post accounts for 95% of all points we list in India and ranks 1st of 48 carriers by number of locations.

Carriers: India