Paonta Sahib PIN Codes: 173001 to 173032 | Sirmaur, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Key Facts

Paonta Sahib is a municipal council and tehsil located in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Situated in the southern part of the state, it lies along the banks of the Yamuna River, which forms the natural boundary between Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. This strategically positioned town serves as an important administrative and commercial center for the surrounding rural areas. With an approximate population of around 25,000-30,000 people, Paonta Sahib covers an area of approximately 15 square kilometers and sits at an elevation of about 389 meters above sea level. The town is divided into multiple wards under its municipal administration and serves as the headquarters for the Paonta Sahib tehsil, which contains numerous villages and smaller settlements within its jurisdiction. Historically significant as the place where Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, resided for several years, the town features the prominent Gurudwara Paonta Sahib as a major religious and tourist attraction. For residents and businesses seeking to access postal services, the town provides comprehensive postal code information covering its various sectors and the surrounding villages within the tehsil.

Neighboring Regions

• Nahan
• Shillai
• Rajgarh
• Pachhad