Know Your DIGIPIN and Know Your PIN Code Web Portals

Digital Public Infrastructure

Key Pointers

  • DIGIPIN is a geospatial digital addressing system developed by the Department of Posts.

  • Developed in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad and NRSC, ISRO.

  • Uses a standardised grid-based approach to identify geographical locations.

  • Provides a digital location identifier.

  • Intended for efficient delivery of public and private services.

  • Traditional PIN code:

    • Introduced in India in 1972.

    • Six-digit postal identification system.

    • Helps classify postal delivery areas.

  • DIGIPIN and PIN codes are complementary rather than interchangeable.