Mahamaya Mines Post Office
Closed Today (Sunday)Official postal directory specifications for Mahamaya Mines (Branch Post Office (BO)) in Balod, Chhattisgarh • PIN Code: 491230 • Master IFSC: IPOS0000001.
Mahamaya Mines Branch Post Office (Gramin Dak Ghar) is a local village post office in Balod district, Chhattisgarh with PIN Code 491230. Run by local Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) under Dondi SO Sub Post Office, it provides home mail delivery, parcel delivery, passbook savings, and cash services right in your village.
Doorstep Delivery: Yes, this is an active delivery post office. Local postmen deliver Speed Post letters, registered mail, and online shopping parcels (Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, and India Post) directly to your home or shop in PIN 491230.
Online Money Transfer & IFSC: For sending money to any Post Office Savings Bank (POSB) or IPPB account here, use master IFSC code IPOS0000001. This code works 24x7 on Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm. Local residents can also withdraw up to ₹10,000 cash daily using their Aadhaar fingerprint (AePS) without an ATM card.
- PIN Code
- 491230
- IFSC Code
- IPOS0000001
- Office Type
- BO
- Delivery
- Delivery
- Division
- Durg Division
- Circle
- Chattisgarh Circle
- District
- Balod
- State
- Chhattisgarh
Mahamaya Mines Working Hours & Counter Timings
Official departmental business schedule • Branch Post Office (BO)Opens Monday 09:00 AM • Timezone: Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+05:30)
Booking of Speed Post, Registered Letters, Parcels, Money Orders, and sale of postage stamps & envelopes.
Cash deposit, withdrawal, AePS biometric cash-out, RD/TD/MIS/PPF/SSY transactions, and passbook updates.
Official mid-day lunch recess. Counters pause public token transactions during this 30-minute interval.
Letter carrier / postman beats for doorstep delivery of letters and parcels across PIN 491230.
| Day | Counter Hours | Lunch Break | Office Closes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM | 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM | 02:00 PM | Working Day |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM | 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM | 02:00 PM | Working Day |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM | 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM | 02:00 PM | Working Day |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM | 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM | 02:00 PM | Working Day |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM | 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM | 02:00 PM | Working Day |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM | 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM | 02:00 PM | Working Day |
| Sunday | All public counters, banking and mail booking closed | Closed | ||
Mahamaya Mines Postal & Banking Details
Full postal details, working hours, IPPB IFSC code, and address for Mahamaya Mines (PIN: 491230).
Speed Post Delivery Standards & Compensation (PIN 491230)
India Post Citizen Charter delivery transit norms for Mahamaya MinesWhen sending or receiving domestic Speed Post parcels, letters, or e-commerce consignments through Mahamaya Mines (PIN: 491230), the Department of Posts mandates the following transit standards:
| Distance | Coverage Area | Delivery Time (Days) | Speed Post Rate (Up to 50g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local / Intra-City | Within Balod / Municipal limits (≤ 50 km) | 1 – 2 Business Days | ₹17.70 (₹15 + GST) |
| Short Distance | Up to 200 km (Neighboring districts) | 2 – 3 Business Days | ₹41.30 (₹35 + GST) |
| Medium Distance | 201 to 1,000 km (State / Regional corridors) | 2 – 4 Business Days | ₹41.30 (₹35 + GST) |
| National Long-Haul | 1,001 to 2,000 km (Inter-state transit) | 3 – 5 Business Days | ₹59.00 (₹50 + GST) |
| Remote / Extreme | Exceeding 2,000 km (North-East, J&K, Islands) | 4 – 6 Business Days | ₹59.00 (₹50 + GST) |
Under the Department of Posts Citizen Charter, in the event of delay in delivery of a domestic Speed Post article beyond the published norms, the compensation payable to the sender is equal to the composite Speed Post charges paid, or ₹1,000, whichever is less. In case of complete loss or damage to a Speed Post consignment, compensation is twice the Speed Post fee or ₹1,000 (whichever is less).
UIDAI Aadhaar Services Guidance
Aadhaar enrolment and update counters in India operate only at designated post offices and authorized UIDAI centers. To find verified Aadhaar service locations in Balod, check valid documents for update, or view official UIDAI fee schedules, refer to our comprehensive Post Office Aadhaar Center Guide or visit the official UIDAI portal (uidai.gov.in).
Geographic Location & Map
Coordinates: 20.4853110° N, 81.9884890° E
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Counter Services & Financial Scope at Mahamaya Mines
Verified operational classification for Branch Post Office (BO) • Department of Posts, Government of IndiaBranch Post Office (BO) Operational Summary
Mahamaya Mines operates under the direct administrative and cash indent supervision of Dondi SO Sub Post Office. As a rural branch headed by the Branch Postmaster (BPM), it provides frontline postal delivery, basic savings accounts, and biometric micro-ATM cash transactions.
Mail & Parcel Dispatch
- Delivery: Active door-to-door mail delivery in PIN 491230.
- Booking: Acceptance of ordinary post, speed post, and registered letters.
- Transit Hub: Parcels processed through Dondi SO.
IPPB Micro-ATM & AePS Cash
- Fingerprint Cash Out: Withdraw up to ₹10,000 daily from any bank via AePS.
- DBT Subsidies: Biometric authentication for PM-KISAN, pensions & scholarships.
- Doorstep Service: Available via postman at regulated ₹20+GST fee (Call 155299).
Retail Savings & Deposits
- Supported at Branch: Post Office Savings Account (POSA), 5-Yr RD, Sukanya Samriddhi (SSY).
- High-Value Schemes: Time Deposits (FD), MIS (7.4%), SCSS (8.2%), and KVP certificates are routed through Dondi SO.
- Sovereign Safety: 100% principal & interest guaranteed by Government of India.
Postal Tools & Services for Mahamaya Mines
Frequently Asked Questions – Mahamaya Mines (491230)
What is the PIN Code of Mahamaya Mines Post Office?
The postal PIN code of Mahamaya Mines is 491230. It is located in Balod district, Chhattisgarh under Durg Division.
What are the counter working hours and lunch timings of Mahamaya Mines?
As a Branch Post Office (BO), Mahamaya Mines is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM (4 hours daily). Counter booking runs until 01:00 PM, with lunch break from 01:00 PM to 01:30 PM. It remains closed on Sundays and gazetted national postal holidays.
What is the IFSC Code for Mahamaya Mines Post Office and IPPB accounts?
The universal IFSC code for all India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) and Post Office savings accounts at Mahamaya Mines is IPOS0000001. Use this IFSC code along with your account number for IMPS, NEFT, RTGS, and UPI fund transfers on PhonePe, Google Pay, and Paytm.
What is the official address and contact number of Mahamaya Mines Post Office?
The official postal address is Mahamaya Mines (BO), Balod, Chhattisgarh – 491230. For parcel tracking, delivery complaints, and customer service, call the India Post national helpline at 1800 266 6868 (Mon–Sat 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM) or IPPB customer care at 155299.
Is Mahamaya Mines (PIN: 491230) an active delivery post office?
Mahamaya Mines is registered as a Delivery post office. Dedicated postmen deliver Speed Post articles, registered letters, e-commerce parcels, and official mail across PIN code 491230.
Can I withdraw cash using Aadhaar (AePS) at Mahamaya Mines Post Office?
Yes. Through the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) micro-ATM and AePS facility at Mahamaya Mines, account holders of any Indian commercial bank (SBI, PNB, HDFC, etc.) can withdraw up to ₹10,000 cash daily using fingerprint biometric authentication without needing an ATM card.
Is Aadhaar Card update or enrolment available at Mahamaya Mines Post Office?
Aadhaar enrolment and biometric update services in India operate at designated Head Post Offices, major Sub Offices, and authorized UIDAI Aadhaar Seva Kendras in Balod. Branch offices offer doorstep Aadhaar-mobile linking through the GDS postman app.
What is the Speed Post delivery time from Mahamaya Mines (PIN: 491230)?
Official India Post Speed Post delivery norms are: Local/Intra-city (within 50 km) in 1–2 business days; Metro-to-Metro / up to 200 km in 2–3 business days; 201 to 1,000 km in 2–4 business days; and over 1,000 km in 3–5 business days.
What is the compensation if Speed Post parcel is delayed from Mahamaya Mines?
If a domestic Speed Post article is delayed beyond India Post's published delivery norms, the sender is entitled to a full refund of the Speed Post charges paid (up to a maximum of ₹1,000) under the Citizen Charter.
What is the DIGIPIN and geographic coordinates of Mahamaya Mines?
Mahamaya Mines has an official India Post digital addressing DIGIPIN of J225-39JF-FL (identifying a precise 4m × 4m geographic location) with coordinates Latitude 20.4853110, Longitude 81.9884890.
Which parent Sub Post Office does Mahamaya Mines report to?
Mahamaya Mines is a Branch Office (BO) operating under the administrative jurisdiction, cash indent, and delivery supervision of Dondi SO Sub Post Office (PIN: 491230).