Chennai Postal Codes, Tamil Nadu India

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

Sub-districts in Chennai

Chennai on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Chennai 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 Chennai

Key Facts

Chennai is a major metropolitan city and the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal in southeastern India, Chennai serves as the administrative, economic, and cultural hub of Tamil Nadu. The city covers an area of approximately 426 square kilometers and has a population of over 7 million people within the city limits, making it one of the largest urban centers in India. Chennai is divided into 15 administrative zones, which are further subdivided into 200 wards, each with its own local governance structure. As a coastal city, Chennai features a tropical wet and dry climate and is known for its historic landmarks, including Fort St. George, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, and Marina Beach, one of the longest urban beaches in the world. The city is also a major center for education, healthcare, and information technology, hosting numerous universities, research institutions, and IT parks. To access detailed postal code information for Chennai's various zones and wards, users can navigate through the hierarchical location structure on this platform.

Neighboring Regions

* Kanchipuram district

* Tiruvallur district