About Nepal Postal System
Postal codes in Nepal (sometimes called ZIP codes or PIN codes) are five-digit numeric codes implemented by the Nepal Postal Service (Postal Services Department, Government of Nepal) to automate the routing, sorting, and delivery of mail packages. Correct postal codes are essential when placing international orders, setting up online billing addresses, or sending domestic parcels.
The postal code system of Nepal divides the country geographically. The first digit represents the development region, the second and third digits represent the district, and the final digits represent the specific post office location within that district.
Understanding Post Office Types
The Nepal postal registry categorizes offices based on administrative scope:
- G.P.O. (General Post Office): Located in Kathmandu, acting as the central hub for domestic and international mail sorting.
- D.P.O. (District Post Office): Headquarter office located in each of Nepal's 77 districts, managing local sub-distribution.
- A.P.O. (Area Post Office): Local area branches situated in towns and regions, handling final door-to-door mail deliveries.