Chennai PIN Codes — Complete Postal Directory
Find 6-digit India Post PIN codes for all areas, IT hubs, and suburbs in Chennai (Madras) and Kanchipuram/Tiruvallur districts.
Popular Chennai PIN Codes
The most frequently searched postal codes in the Chennai Metropolitan region.
| PIN Code | Area / Locality | Post Office Name | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600001 | George Town, Chennai Port, Broadway, Mannady | Chennai GPO | Chennai |
| 600002 | Mount Road, Anna Salai, Border Thottam, Chepauk | Mount Road SO | Chennai |
| 600003 | Park Town, Chennai Central, Ripon Building | Park Town SO | Chennai |
| 600004 | Mylapore, Mandaveli, Luz, Kutchery Road | Mylapore SO | Chennai |
| 600005 | Triplicane, Marina Beach Area, Chepauk (part) | Triplicane SO | Chennai |
| 600008 | Egmore, Pantheon Road, Marshalls Road | Egmore SO | Chennai |
| 600017 | T. Nagar, Thyagarayanagar, Pondy Bazaar | Thyagarayanagar SO | Chennai |
| 600018 | Alwarpet, Teynampet, Eldams Road | Teynampet SO | Chennai |
| 600020 | Adyar, Kasturiba Nagar, Gandhi Nagar Adyar | Adyar SO | Chennai |
| 600028 | Raja Annamalaipuram, RA Puram, Foreshore Estate | Raja Annamalaipuram SO | Chennai |
| 600034 | Nungambakkam, Loyola College area, Sterling Road | Nungambakkam SO | Chennai |
| 600040 | Anna Nagar, Shanthi Colony, Thirumangalam | Anna Nagar SO | Chennai |
| 600041 | Thiruvanmiyur, Valmiki Nagar, ECR Coast | Thiruvanmiyur SO | Chennai |
| 600042 | Velachery, Velachery Bypass Road, IIT Colony | Velachery SO | Chennai |
| 600096 | Perungudi, Industrial Estate | Perungudi SO | Chennai |
| 600097 | Thoraipakkam, OMR Corridor | Thoraipakkam SO | Chennai |
| 600100 | Medavakkam, Kovilambakkam | Medavakkam SO | Chennai |
| 600113 | Taramani, IIT Madras, Tidel Park | Taramani SO | Chennai |
| 600119 | Sholinganallur, Karapakkam, OMR IT Hub | Sholinganallur SO | Chennai |
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Understanding Chennai's Postal Circles
Chennai is served by the Tamil Nadu Postal Circle. The metropolitan region covers three administrative postal divisions: **Chennai City Central**, **Chennai City North**, and **Chennai City South**. The expansion of the city's IT corridor along OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road) and ECR (East Coast Road) has made areas like Velachery, Sholinganallur, and Taramani critical zones with dedicated delivery post offices.
Structure of Chennai PIN Codes
All postal codes in Chennai begin with the prefix 600. The fourth, fifth, and sixth digits specify the sorting and delivery post office:
- 600001 — Chennai General Post Office (GPO) located in North Chennai (George Town).
- 600002 to 600030 — Central Chennai and historic residential neighborhoods like Egmore, Mylapore, and T. Nagar.
- 600031 to 600080 — Suburbs and newer layouts including Anna Nagar, Nungambakkam, and West Mambalam.
- 600081 to 600119 — IT corridors, suburban hubs, and industrial layouts like Velachery, Perungudi, and Sholinganallur.
Frequently Asked Questions – Chennai PIN Codes
Complete Guide to Chennai PIN Codes
Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is South India's second-largest city and a major hub for automobile manufacturing, IT services, and healthcare. All Chennai PIN codes start with 600 — part of the Tamil Nadu Postal Circle under Southern Postal Zone (zone 5). The city is served by the Chennai GPO on Anna Salai (Rajaji Salai), which is one of the oldest post offices in India, established during the British era.
North Chennai PIN Codes
North Chennai encompasses the port area, traditional fishing villages, and industrial zones. Key areas include Parrys (600001), Tondiarpet (600081), Royapuram (600013), Washermanpet (600021), Perambur (600011), Kolathur (600099), Villivakkam (600049), Madhavaram (600060), and Ennore (600057). The Chennai Port area (600001) includes the major shipping and logistics hub of the city.
Central Chennai PIN Codes
Central Chennai houses major government offices, educational institutions, and commercial districts. Anna Salai/Mount Road (600002), Triplicane (600005), Chepauk (600005), Egmore (600008), Park Town (600003), Nungambakkam (600034), Kilpauk (600010), Chetpet (600031), and Vepery (600007) are centrally located areas. The Madras High Court and major government secretariats are in the 600009 and 600003 zones.
South Chennai PIN Codes
South Chennai has grown into a major IT and residential corridor. Adyar (600020), Besant Nagar (600090), Thiruvanmiyur (600041), Sholinganallur (600119), OMR (600119, 600130), Velachery (600042), Guindy (600032), Chromepet (600044), Tambaram (600045), Pallavaram (600043), and Medavakkam (600100) are prominent southern localities. The Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) — Chennai's IT corridor — spans several PIN codes from 600096 to 600130.
West Chennai PIN Codes
West Chennai includes major industrial belts and residential suburbs. Ambattur (600053), Avadi (600054/600071), Poonamallee (600056), Porur (600116), Maduravoyal (600095), Kattupakkam (600056), Sriperumbudur (602105), Thiruvallur (602001), and Pallikaranai (600100) are western zones. Sriperumbudur (602105), home to Nokia, Hyundai, and other global manufacturers, is a key auto-industrial hub in Greater Chennai.
Important Chennai PIN Codes
- Chennai International Airport: 600027
- Anna University: 600025
- IIT Madras: 600036
- AIIMS Chennai: 600077
- TIDEL Park (IT Park): 600113
- Madras High Court: 600104
- Chennai Central Railway Station: 600003
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