Chandak BO Post Office
Open Now (Closes at 2:00 PM)Official postal directory specifications for Chandak BO (Branch Post Office (BO)) in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir • PIN Code: 185101 • Master IFSC: IPOS0000001.
Chandak BO is an official Branch Post Office (BO) with PIN Code 185101 located in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir under Rajouri Division. Mail delivery status is registered as Delivery, operating under parent delivery hub Poonch SO (SO) with apex oversight from Rajouri HO HO. The universal IPPB & post office IFSC code is IPOS0000001.
- PIN Code
- 185101
- IFSC Code
- IPOS0000001
- Office Type
- BO
- Delivery
- Delivery
- Division
- Rajouri Division
- Circle
- Jammu Kashmir Circle
- District
- Poonch
- State
- Jammu and Kashmir
Chandak BO Working Hours & Counter Timings
Official departmental business schedule • Branch Post Office (BO)Standard Working Hours • 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 185101.
| 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 | ||
Chandak BO Postal & Banking Details
Verified postal directory specifications, centralized IPPB banking parameters, and administrative hierarchy for Chandak BO (PIN: 185101).
Speed Post Delivery Standards & Compensation (PIN 185101)
India Post Citizen Charter delivery transit norms for Chandak BOWhen sending or receiving domestic Speed Post parcels, letters, or e-commerce consignments through Chandak BO (PIN: 185101), the Department of Posts mandates the following transit standards:
| Distance Category | Geographic Coverage | Published Transit SLA | Base Tariff (Up to 50g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local / Intra-City | Within Poonch / 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 Poonch, 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).
Counter Services & Financial Scope at Chandak BO
Verified operational classification for Branch Post Office (BO) • Department of Posts, Government of IndiaBranch Post Office (BO) Operational Summary
Chandak BO operates under the direct administrative and cash indent supervision of Poonch 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 185101.
- Booking: Acceptance of ordinary post, speed post, and registered letters.
- Transit Hub: Parcels processed through Poonch 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 Poonch SO.
- Sovereign Safety: 100% principal & interest guaranteed by Government of India.
Postal Tools & Services for Chandak BO
Frequently Asked Questions – Chandak BO (185101)
What is the PIN Code of Chandak BO Post Office?
The postal PIN code of Chandak BO is 185101. It is located in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir under Rajouri Division.
What are the counter working hours and lunch timings of Chandak BO?
As a Branch Post Office (BO), Chandak BO 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 Chandak BO Post Office and IPPB accounts?
The universal IFSC code for all India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) and Post Office savings accounts at Chandak BO 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 Chandak BO Post Office?
The official postal address is Chandak BO (BO), Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir – 185101. 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 Chandak BO (PIN: 185101) an active delivery post office?
Chandak BO is registered as a Delivery post office. Dedicated postmen deliver Speed Post articles, registered letters, e-commerce parcels, and official mail across PIN code 185101.
Can I withdraw cash using Aadhaar (AePS) at Chandak BO Post Office?
Yes. Through the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) micro-ATM and AePS facility at Chandak BO, 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 Chandak BO 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 Poonch. Branch offices offer doorstep Aadhaar-mobile linking through the GDS postman app.
What is the Speed Post delivery time from Chandak BO (PIN: 185101)?
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 in case of delay in delivery of Speed Post?
Under the Department of Posts Citizen Charter, in the event of delay in delivery of a domestic Speed Post article beyond the published delivery standard, the compensation payable to the sender is equal to the composite Speed Post charges paid, or ₹1,000, whichever is less.
What is the DIGIPIN and geographic coordinates of Chandak BO?
Chandak BO is located at Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir with PIN code 185101 under Rajouri Division.
Which parent Sub Post Office does Chandak BO report to?
Chandak BO is a Branch Office (BO) operating under the administrative jurisdiction, cash indent, and delivery supervision of Poonch SO Sub Post Office (PIN: 185101).