Patna Postal Codes, Bihar India
Find all official postal codes and zip codes for Patna, located in Bihar, India. The table below lists the specific postal codes for various places, towns, and neighborhoods within Patna to ensure your mail and packages are correctly routed.
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Patna, Bihar,
INDIA
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Patna on the Map
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Patna divisions in India. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.
Patna Quick Facts
| Country | India (IN) |
|---|---|
| State | Bihar |
| Postal Code Status | Official Codes in Use |
What to Know About Patna
Key Facts
Patna is the capital and largest city of Bihar state in eastern India, serving as both a municipal corporation and the administrative headquarters of Patna district. Strategically located on the southern bank of the Ganges River, Patna occupies a central position within Bihar and functions as the state's primary political, economic, and cultural hub. With an estimated population of approximately 2.5 million people within the city proper and over 3.5 million in the metropolitan area, Patna ranks among India's most populous urban centers. The city covers an area of about 250 square kilometers and is administratively divided into 8 circles and 72 wards, with the Patna Municipal Corporation overseeing urban governance. Historically significant as the ancient city of Pataliputra, which served as the capital of major Indian empires including the Maurya and Gupta dynasties, Patna preserves numerous archaeological sites alongside modern urban development. As Bihar's principal city, Patna contains the state government headquarters, major educational institutions including Patna University, and serves as the region's transportation nexus with rail, road, and river connectivity. For comprehensive postal code information covering Patna's extensive network of neighborhoods, residential areas, and commercial districts, detailed locality-specific data is available through our postal code directory.
Neighboring Regions
* Saran
* Vaishali
* Samastipur
* Begusarai
* Lakhisarai
* Nalanda
* Jehanabad
* Arwal
* Bhojpur
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