Birbhum Postal Codes, Burdwan, West Bengal India

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

Birbhum on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Birbhum 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 Birbhum

Key Facts

Birbhum is a district located in the Indian state of West Bengal, positioned in the western part of the state and forming part of the Rarh region. Geographically, it lies between the Chota Nagpur Plateau to the west and the Gangetic Plain to the east, creating a transitional landscape characterized by lateritic soil and undulating terrain. The district covers an area of approximately 4,545 square kilometers and has a population of around 3.5 million people according to recent census data. Birbhum is administratively divided into 19 community development blocks and 3 subdivisions - Suri Sadar, Bolpur Sriniketan, and Rampurhat - which facilitate local governance and development initiatives. The district is traversed by several rivers including the Ajoy, Mayurakshi, and Kopai, which support agriculture and local ecosystems. Birbhum is renowned for its cultural heritage, particularly as the home of Santiniketan, the university town founded by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, which attracts scholars and tourists from around the world. The district's economy is primarily agricultural, with major crops including rice, wheat, pulses, and oilseeds, while also supporting small-scale industries and handicrafts. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Birbhum's various towns, villages, and municipalities, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate communication and service delivery throughout the district.

Neighboring Regions

* Murshidabad

* Bardhaman

* Purulia

* Pakur (Jharkhand)

* Dumka (Jharkhand)

* Jamtara (Jharkhand)