DIGIPIN: Get Geo Coded Address for your Home

The Post Office Department and IIT Hyderabad developed a new address system called DIGIPIN.

The full form of DIGIPIN is the Digital Postal Index Number.

DIGIPIN will create a simple geo-coded address for every location in India. It will help people and businesses to locate addresses correctly in India.

Digital Postal Index Number (DIGIPIN) is in the beta phase and is now available for public use.

You can also know your home’s geo-coded address (DIGIPIN Address) right now.

Let’s learn more about DIGIPIN and how to use it!

What is DIGIPIN?

DIGIPIN is a geo-coded address of a particular location in India.

It is a GPS-based service. People have to enable their GPS location while using the DIGIPIN service.

DIGIPIN Geo-Coded Address is a ten-digit number that looks like “829-4G7-PMJ8”.

829-4G7-PMJ8 is the geo-coded DIGIPIN address of XYZ Cafeteria at IIT Hyderabad.

It means every location has a unique DIGIPIN Geo-coded Address.

How do I use DIGIPIN?

According to India Post, DIGIPIN is now available publicly.

Find below-listed steps to use DIGIPIN instantly.

First of all, you have to enable your location on your mobile phone and scroll down.

You will see DIGIPIN for your location.

If you are getting the error "User Denied the request for Geolocation" then make sure the GPS location of your mobile is enabled and GPS location access is also allowed for the browser.

If your GPS location is enabled then refresh the page and again click on the Get DIGIPIN Using your Location Button.

Future Possibilities with DIGIPIN

As time goes by, we might see DIGIPIN teaming up with cool technology like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or the Internet of Things (IoT).

This could lead to smart cities or even delivery robots becoming real! Since it’s open for anyone to use, developers will create new apps that could make life even easier.

India Post as well as other platforms like Amazon, and Flipkart will deliver their parcel to the correct location using DIGIPIN.

Try out DIGIPIN today for accurate addressing—be part of making India smarter & more connected!