Handwara Postal Codes, Kupwara, Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir India

Find all official postal codes and zip codes for Handwara, located in Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir, Kupwara, India. The table below lists the specific postal codes for various places, towns, and neighborhoods within Handwara to ensure your mail and packages are correctly routed.

Handwara on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Handwara 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 Handwara

Key Facts

Handwara is a town and tehsil located in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Situated in the northern part of the Kashmir Valley, Handwara lies approximately 70 kilometers north of Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The town is positioned at an average elevation of 1,591 meters above sea level and covers an area of about 1,079 square kilometers. With a population of approximately 30,000 people according to recent estimates, Handwara serves as an important administrative and economic center for the surrounding rural areas. The region is characterized by its picturesque landscape, featuring lush green meadows, dense forests, and numerous streams that flow into the Jhelum River basin. Handwara tehsil is divided into several smaller administrative units including villages and municipal areas that collectively form this significant sub-region of Kupwara district. As part of the Kupwara district postal system, Handwara provides access to postal code information for its various sub-regions and surrounding villages.

Neighboring Regions

* Kupwara

* Langate

* Sogam

* Rajwar

* Zachaldara