Gingee Postal Codes, Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu India

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

Gingee on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Gingee 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 Gingee

Key Facts

Gingee is a historic town and taluk located in the Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu, India. Situated approximately 160 kilometers southwest of Chennai, Gingee occupies a strategic position in the eastern part of the state, nestled between the Bay of Bengal to the east and the Eastern Ghats foothills to the west. The town is renowned for its magnificent Gingee Fort, one of the most formidable hill forts in India, which earned the nickname 'Troy of the East' from European travelers. With an estimated population of around 25,000-30,000 people, Gingee covers an area of approximately 15 square kilometers and serves as an important agricultural and commercial center for the surrounding rural areas. The region is administratively divided into multiple revenue villages and panchayats, with the town itself functioning as the headquarters of Gingee taluk. Known for its rich historical heritage dating back to the Chola dynasty and later serving as a stronghold for the Vijayanagara Empire, Marathas, and Mughals, Gingee today attracts tourists and history enthusiasts from across the country. For those seeking detailed postal code information for the various villages and localities within Gingee taluk, comprehensive data is available through regional postal services.

Neighboring Regions

* Tindivanam

* Vikravandi

* Mailam

* Melmalaiyanur

* Kandamangalam