India Post Offices in Karaikal, Puducherry
Karaikal district is served by 14 India Post offices across 5 PIN codes. Find the PIN code, phone number and working hours of every Head, Sub and Branch post office in Karaikal below.
India Post's reach across Karaikal, Puducherry
Karaikal is a compact district with 14 India Post offices across 5 PIN codes, split evenly between sub and branch offices and routed through the Nagapattinam head office.
Karaikal is small and tightly packed, which makes its postal map easy to read. The district holds 14 post offices in Karaikal across just 5 PIN codes, and the split is even: 7 sub offices and 7 branch offices, with no head office of its own. For sorting and onward dispatch, mail is routed through the Nagapattinam head office across the border in Tamil Nadu.
The entire district sits inside a single taluka, Karaikal Taluk. The main town of Karaikal uses 609602, while nearby pockets fall under 609604, 609605, 609606 and 609609, covering places such as Neravy, Thiruvettakudy and Varichikudy. With everything so close together, it rarely takes more than a short ride to reach a counter, but it still helps to confirm the right code on the Puducherry PIN code finder.
For more than stamps and a letter, the sub offices carry the fuller range of services, so they are the better choice for booking Speed Post, sending a parcel, or buying savings products. If you are mailing something time-sensitive out of the district, Speed Post from a sub office is the quickest route.
Curious what a parcel will cost? Run the numbers on the Speed Post rate calculator, then track your consignment once it ships. You can also browse the full Puducherry post office directory or check another district such as Mahe.
Written by Indiaposttracking.net Editorial Team · Last reviewed 19 June 2026.
Talukas in Karaikal
Karaikal district has 1 talukas. Tap a taluka to see all its post offices, PIN codes and contact numbers.
All Post Offices in Karaikal
Every India Post office in Karaikal district with its branch type, PIN code, contact number and counter timings. Type a place or PIN code to filter the list.
Start typing a post office name or 6-digit PIN code to instantly filter the 14 offices below.
| Post Office | Type | PIN Code | Contact | Working Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akkaraivattam B.O | Branch Office | 609604 | +91 7868041963 | 10:00–14:00 |
| Dharmapuram B.O | Branch Office | 609602 | +91 8754196060 | 10:00–14:00 |
| Karaikal Bazaar S.O | Sub Office | 609602 | +91 9976924583 | 09:00–17:00 |
| Karaikal S.O | Sub Office | 609602 | 989484767 | 08:00–19:30 |
| Karaikal South S.O | Sub Office | 609602 | +91 9791584035 | 09:00–17:00 |
| Karaikalmedu B.O | Branch Office | 609605 | +91 7827926205 | 09:30–14:30 |
| Karaikoilpathu B.O | Branch Office | 609605 | +91 8015853296 | 10:00–14:00 |
| Kottuchery S.O | Sub Office | 609609 | +91 7708227540 | 09:00–17:00 |
| Madagadi B.O | Branch Office | 609602 | +91 8940588914 | 10:00–14:00 |
| Neravy S.O | Sub Office | 609604 | +91 9629360125 | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thalatheru S.O | Sub Office | 609605 | +91 9043735643 | 09:00–17:00 |
| Tirumalairayanpattinam S.O | Sub Office | 609606 | +91 9842038235 | 09:00–17:00 |
| Tiruvettakudi B.O | Branch Office | 609609 | +91 8870874904 | 09:30–14:30 |
| Varichikudi B.O | Branch Office | 609609 | +91 8098018271 | 09:30–14:30 |
PIN Codes in Karaikal
Karaikal district uses 5 PIN codes, ranging from 609602 to 609609. Click any PIN code to see the post offices under it.
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Post Offices in Karaikal — FAQs
How many post offices are there in Karaikal district?
Karaikal district in Puducherry has 14 India Post offices in total — 0 Head Post Offices, 7 Sub Post Offices and 7 Branch Post Offices — covering 5 PIN codes.
Which is the main head post office in Karaikal?
The head post office details for Karaikal are listed in the directory above.
What are the working hours of post offices in Karaikal?
Most post offices in Karaikal are open Monday to Saturday. Branch offices usually work shorter hours (around 4 hours a day), while Sub and Head offices keep full counter hours. The exact timing for each office is shown in the table above.
Can I track a Speed Post booked from Karaikal?
Yes. Any Speed Post, Registered Post or parcel booked at a post office in Karaikal can be tracked with its 13-digit consignment number on the India Post tracking page.
Post office data sourced from the India Post (Department of Posts) directory. For official enquiries visit indiapost.gov.in.