Acharya Nagar SO Post Office
Closed Today (Sunday)Official postal directory specifications for Acharya Nagar SO (Sub Post Office (SO)) in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh • PIN Code: 224001 • Master IFSC: IPOS0000001.
Acharya Nagar SO Sub Post Office (Upa Dak Ghar) is a neighborhood town post office in Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh with PIN Code 224001. It serves nearby colonies and local markets under Faizabad Division division with Speed Post booking, parcel dispatch, money orders, and postal savings counters.
Counter Service Only: This is a non-delivery counter branch. You can book Speed Post, buy stamps, and deposit money here, while home parcel deliveries are done through the main delivery center.
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
- 224001
- IFSC Code
- IPOS0000001
- Office Type
- PO
- Delivery
- Non Delivery
- Division
- Faizabad Division
- Circle
- Uttar Pradesh Circle
- District
- Ayodhya
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
Acharya Nagar SO Working Hours & Counter Timings
Official departmental business schedule • Sub Post Office (SO)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.
Delivery is routed through the mapped parent delivery sub-office or head office.
| Day | Counter Hours | Lunch Break | Office Closes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 AM – 03:30 PM | 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM | 05:00 PM | Working Day |
| Tuesday | 09:00 AM – 03:30 PM | 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM | 05:00 PM | Working Day |
| Wednesday | 09:00 AM – 03:30 PM | 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM | 05:00 PM | Working Day |
| Thursday | 09:00 AM – 03:30 PM | 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM | 05:00 PM | Working Day |
| Friday | 09:00 AM – 03:30 PM | 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM | 05:00 PM | Working Day |
| Saturday | 09:00 AM – 03:30 PM | 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM | 05:00 PM | Working Day |
| Sunday | All public counters, banking and mail booking closed | Closed | ||
Acharya Nagar SO Postal & Banking Details
Full postal details, working hours, IPPB IFSC code, and address for Acharya Nagar SO (PIN: 224001).
Speed Post Delivery Standards & Compensation (PIN 224001)
India Post Citizen Charter delivery transit norms for Acharya Nagar SOWhen sending or receiving domestic Speed Post parcels, letters, or e-commerce consignments through Acharya Nagar SO (PIN: 224001), 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 Ayodhya / 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 Ayodhya, 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: 26.7564460° N, 82.1424090° E
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Counter Services & Financial Scope at Acharya Nagar SO
Verified operational classification for Sub Post Office (SO) • Department of Posts, Government of IndiaSub Post Office Core Departmental Capabilities
Acharya Nagar SO is a primary departmental office in Ayodhya, providing comprehensive counter services including full-value Government of India small savings schemes, domestic & international Speed Post logistics, customs processing, and universal IPPB banking.
Express Mail & Parcel Logistics
- Speed Post: Real-time track & trace for domestic documents and parcels.
- Business & COD: Cash on Delivery booking for merchants and bulk mailers.
- International Mail: Air parcel and EMS booking with customs CN22/CN23 support.
Sovereign Small Savings Counter
- Monthly Pension: Post Office MIS (7.40% p.a.) – ₹9L single / ₹15L joint.
- Senior Citizens: SCSS (8.20% p.a.) quarterly interest up to ₹30 Lakh.
- Term Deposits: 1, 2, 3 & 5-Year Time Deposits (up to 7.50% p.a.) with Sec 80C rebate.
- Growth Schemes: KVP doubling in 115 months, PPF (7.1%), and Sukanya (8.2%).
Banking & Insurance Services
- IPPB Master IFSC: IPOS0000001 for NEFT, RTGS & UPI transfers.
- Postal Life Insurance: PLI & RPLI policy issuance, loan against policy, premium collection.
- AePS Cash Out: Biometric fingerprint withdrawal from any commercial bank account.
Postal Tools & Services for Acharya Nagar SO
Frequently Asked Questions – Acharya Nagar SO (224001)
What is the PIN Code of Acharya Nagar SO Post Office?
The postal PIN code of Acharya Nagar SO is 224001. It is located in Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh under Faizabad Division.
What are the counter working hours and lunch timings of Acharya Nagar SO?
Acharya Nagar SO (Sub Post Office) operates Monday to Saturday from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM. Public booking counters (Speed Post, Savings Bank, IPPB) operate from 09:00 AM to 03:30 PM, with a lunch break from 01:00 PM to 01:30 PM. The office is closed on Sundays and gazetted national holidays.
What is the IFSC Code for Acharya Nagar SO Post Office and IPPB accounts?
The universal IFSC code for all India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) and Post Office savings accounts at Acharya Nagar SO 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 Acharya Nagar SO Post Office?
The official postal address is Acharya Nagar SO (PO), Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh – 224001. 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 Acharya Nagar SO (PIN: 224001) an active delivery post office?
Acharya Nagar SO is registered as a Non-Delivery post office. It functions as a booking and counter transactions center, while final delivery to residences is handled through the designated parent delivery office.
Can I withdraw cash using Aadhaar (AePS) at Acharya Nagar SO Post Office?
Yes. Through the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) micro-ATM and AePS facility at Acharya Nagar SO, 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 Acharya Nagar SO 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 Ayodhya. Branch offices offer doorstep Aadhaar-mobile linking through the GDS postman app.
What is the Speed Post delivery time from Acharya Nagar SO (PIN: 224001)?
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 Acharya Nagar SO?
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 Acharya Nagar SO?
Acharya Nagar SO has an official India Post digital addressing DIGIPIN of 863L-J32F-7T (identifying a precise 4m × 4m geographic location) with coordinates Latitude 26.7564460, Longitude 82.1424090.