How can e-commerce sites use the Indian postal code API?

Use it to auto-fill city and state at checkout, validate serviceable pincodes, reduce address errors and power COD availability checks.

Is the pincode data kept up to date?

Yes. The dataset is synced with India Post records and covers 19,000+ unique pincodes across every state and union territory.

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Pincode Info API

Retrieve Indian postal information, post offices, and location details using a 6-digit pincode.

~1.3s
Avg Response: 100%
Uptime: 99.9
Reliability Score

Try It Live

Live API PlaygroundSandbox

GET https://api.cstudio.sbs/v1/pincode/info?pincode=682001

Sandbox mode returns sample data. Get a free API key for live responses.

Key Features

Post office details
City/State/District
Delivery status
Circle & region

Endpoint

GET https://api.cstudio.sbs/v1/pincode/info

Code Examples

cURL example

-string">"token-command">curl -X GET -string">"https://api.cstudio.sbs/v1/pincode/info?pincode=682001" \
  -H -string">"X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H -string">"Content-Type: application/json"

Sample Response

Sample Response JSON

{
  "pincode": "682001",
  "total_post_offices": 1,
  "status": "success",
  "post_offices": [
    {
      "name": "Kochi",
      "branch_type": "Head Post Office",
      "block": "Kochi",
      "district": "Ernakulam",
      "division": "Ernakulam",
      "region": "Kochi",
      "circle": "Kerala",
      "state": "Kerala",
      "country": "India",
      "delivery_status": "Delivery",
      "pincode": "682001"
    }
  ]
}

Pincode Info Pricing

Start with the free Basic plan — upgrade as you scale. To get an API key, message us on WhatsApp.

Basic

$0.00/mo

Requests: 10 / MonthHard Limit
Rate Limit: 1000 requests / hour

Start Free

Pro

$2.99/mo

Requests: 10,000 / Month
Rate Limit: Uncapped

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Ultra

$9.99/mo

Requests: 500,000 / Month
Rate Limit: Uncapped

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Mega

$24.99/mo

Requests: 250,000 / Month
Rate Limit: Uncapped

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Frequently Asked Questions

For any 6-digit Indian pincode it returns every post office with branch type, block, district, division, region, circle, state and delivery status.

How to Integrate Pincode Info API

1
Obtain your API key from cStudios.
2
Make a GET request to /v1/pincode/info?pincode=560001 with any 6-digit Indian postal code.
3
Pass your key in the X-API-Key header.
4
Receive complete post office records, district, state, division, region, and circle data in sub-100ms.
5
Autofill address forms and validate delivery serviceability in your checkout flow.

Pincode Info API Use Cases

E-Commerce Checkout Optimization

Auto-fill city, district, and state when customers type their 6-digit pincode, cutting checkout drop-offs by over 15%.

Logistics & Courier Delivery

Check courier delivery serviceable areas (COD availability, delivery speed) based on validated Indian postal codes.

Fintech & Banking KYC

Standardize customer residential addresses and match postal codes to official India Post records.

About Pincode Info API

The Pincode Info API by cStudios provides rapid, accurate location lookups for all 19,000+ Indian postal PIN codes. Built directly from India Post master records, it returns post office names, delivery status, district, state, and geographic division in sub-100ms with 100% uptime.