Nichar Postal Codes, Kinnaur, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh India

Find all official postal codes and zip codes for Nichar, located in Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, Kinnaur, India. The table below lists the specific postal codes for various places, towns, and neighborhoods within Nichar to ensure your mail and packages are correctly routed.

Nichar on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Nichar sub-districts in India. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Nichar

Key Facts

Nichar is a tehsil (sub-district) located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Situated in the northeastern part of the district, Nichar lies along the banks of the Sutlej River and is characterized by its rugged mountainous terrain, with elevations ranging from approximately 1,800 to 3,500 meters above sea level. This region covers an area of roughly 1,200 square kilometers and has a population of around 15,000-20,000 people, primarily engaged in agriculture, horticulture, and tourism. Nichar is administratively divided into several smaller revenue villages and panchayats, serving as an important administrative and economic hub for the surrounding rural communities. The area is known for its temperate climate, apple orchards, and proximity to several significant religious sites and trekking routes in the Greater Himalayas. Nichar's strategic location along the National Highway 5 (formerly NH-22) makes it a vital transit point connecting the lower regions of Himachal Pradesh with the remote, high-altitude areas of Kinnaur and Spiti. To access detailed postal code information for Nichar's villages and settlements, users can explore the specific sub-regions within this tehsil.

Neighboring Regions

* Kalpa

* Pooh

* Morang