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Example address in India
Common local format: Name → Street → Locality/Region → Postal code.
Sample address format, line by line
National Museum Janpath New Delhi 110011 India
- 01 Recipient / institution National Museum, New Delhi
- 02 Street / building Janpath
- 03 City / postcode New Delhi 110011
- 04 Country India
Quick rules
- Recipient name appears first.
- Street name and building number are core elements.
- City and region identify the delivery area.
- Postal code is included when available.
Quick facts
Postcodes
Yes
Typical lines
3–5
Script
Latin
Real example addresses
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New Delhi 110011
India
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New Delhi 110016
India
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Kalyanpur
Kanpur 208016
India
IIT Guwahati
Amingaon
North Guwahati
Guwahati, Assam 781039
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Odisha State Museum
Lewis Road
BJB Nagar
Bhubaneswar
India
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune
Dr. Homi Bhabha Road
Pune 411008
India
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Vastrapur
Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015
India
Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad
Kanjikkode
Palakkad, Kerala 678623
India
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How to read this format
An address format in India typically includes the recipient’s name, street address, locality, region, and (when available) a postal code. The ordering can differ by region, but the goal is the same: clear identification of the delivery location. In practice, the street line carries the most weight, while details like apartment, floor, or landmark may appear on an extra line. The examples below show how addresses are commonly written and what information is treated as standard for mail delivery. Local spelling and diacritics are often preserved, and the line order is designed to help postal services route items efficiently. When a postal code exists, it is typically placed near the city or region line.
Below you will find real examples and the exact format used.
Postal codes
Postal codes help route mail quickly and accurately and are used to identify delivery areas.
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