Replacing the traditional pincode system, DIGIPIN assigns unique 10-character codes to every 4m x 4m grid across India—ushering in a new era of precision for deliveries, governance, and emergency services.
New Delhi | June 5, 2025 —
India has taken a revolutionary leap in location identification with the launch of DIGIPIN, a digital address system developed by the Department of Posts in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad and ISRO’s NRSC. This system assigns a unique 10-character alphanumeric code to every 4-metre by 4-metre square across the country, enabling ultra-precise addressing unlike anything the current pincode system offers.
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What is DIGIPIN?
DIGIPIN (Digital PIN) is a geospatial address that maps exact coordinates (latitude and longitude) into a 10-character code. This geocoded solution allows users to pinpoint their home, office, or establishment within a few metres, ensuring delivery accuracy and faster emergency response.
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To generate your DIGIPIN, visit https://dac.indiapost.gov.in/mydigipin/home, locate your property on the map, and receive your digital address instantly.
How DIGIPIN Helps:
- Precision: Identifies locations within a 4×4 metre grid.
- Efficiency: Improves e-commerce logistics and emergency response.
- Inclusivity: Especially helpful in informal settlements and rural regions.
- Privacy-First: No personal data is stored.
Offline Capability & Open-Source Access
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India Post has ensured DIGIPIN’s offline usability and made the programming logic public, allowing developers and service providers to integrate it into logistics, civic, and navigation systems.
Key Differences From a Traditional Pincode
| Feature | Pincode | DIGIPIN |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Broad area/locality | Exact 4m x 4m location |
| Address Components | Depends on streets, area | Purely geolocation-based |
| Personalisation | General area-level | Unique to specific physical point |
| Utility | Postal sorting | E-commerce, emergency, governance |
Use Cases:
- Rural and tribal settlements lacking formal addresses
- Emergency services like ambulances and fire trucks
- E-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart
- Navigation for logistics and utility agencies
- Governance, census, and resource mapping
What’s Next?
While your existing postal address remains valid, DIGIPIN is envisioned as a complementary digital layer—one that could eventually make street names and house numbers optional for many service providers.
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DIGIPIN, India Post, digital address system, IIT Hyderabad, ISRO NRSC, geocoding, India logistics, Indian postal reform, e-commerce delivery, location tech, emergency response, postal innovation