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India Address Format

How to write an address in India: field order, postal code rules, and a correct example.

Use this guide to format a India address correctly. The fields below follow the local delivery convention, and the example uses a fictional street and building number.

Field order

  1. 1123 Example Road
  2. 2Andheri West
  3. 3Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053
  4. 4India

Postal code: PIN code

Correct example

123 Example Road
Andheri West
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053
India

Indian PIN codes are six digits. The state name usually appears before the PIN code.

What to watch for: For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

FAQ

Should the postal code go before or after the city?
It depends on the country. Germany, France, and Japan put the postal code before the city; the US, UK, and Canada usually put it after the city or on its own line. Follow the field order shown above.
Do I need the country name?
For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

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