Amritsar is Taluka (Tehsil) in Tarn Taran district of Punjab state. Amritsar has 33 areas (postal offices).
Amritsar ( pronunciation ; Punjabi: ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ; Punjabi pronunciation: [əmːɾɪt̪səɾ]), historically also known as Rāmdāspur and colloquially as Ambarsar, is a city in north-western part in India and the administrative headquarters of the Amritsar district in the state of Punjab.
According to the 2011 census, the population of Amritsar was 1,132,761. The city is situated 217 km (135 mi) northwest of state capital Chandigarh. It is near Pakistan, with the Wagah Border being only 28 km (17.4 mi) away. The nearest city is Lahore, the second largest city in Pakistan, located 50 km (31.1 mi) to the west.
Amritsar is home to the Harmandir Sahib (commonly known as the Golden Temple), the spiritual and cultural center for the Sikh religion. This important Sikh shrine attracts more visitors than the Taj Mahal with more than 100,000 visitors on weekdays alone and is the most popular destination for non-resident Indians (NRI) in the whole of India. The city also houses the Akal Takht, the highest seat of earthly authority of the Khalsa, and the committee responsible for the upkeep of Gurdwaras.
The main commercial activities of Amritsar include tourism, carpets and fabrics, farm produce, handicrafts, service trades, and light engineering. The city is known for its rich cuisine and culture, and for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919 under British Rule. Amritsar is home to Central Khalsa Orphanage, which was once home to Udham Singh, a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement.
Amritsar has been chosen as one of the heritage cities for HRIDAY - Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana scheme of Government of India.
| Pin code | Area | District | Taluka | Postal Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143111 | Allowal PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143419 | Amarkot PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143304 | Bahmniwala PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143406 | Bath PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143301 | Bhagiari PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143416 | Bhagupura PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143416 | Bhangala PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143117 | Bharowal PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143416 | Bhoprai PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143408 | Chamba Kalan PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143408 | Chohla Sahib PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Sub Office |
| 143022 | Daburji PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143601 | Dadupura PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143422 | Dhunda PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143408 | Dhundhai Wala PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143419 | Dibbi Pura PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143410 | Gandiwind Dhattal PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143408 | Gharka Buwala PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143118 | Hothian PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143412 | Kirtowal PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143416 | Kot Budha PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143411 | Lalpura PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143416 | Mahaneke Jandh PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143402 | Pandori Gola PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143416 | Patti Tarn Taran PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Sub Office |
| 143118 | Pindian PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143416 | Saidpur PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143410 | Sarhali Tarn Taran PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Sub Office |
| 143415 | Shahbazpura PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143416 | Takarpura PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143401 | Tarn Taran PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Head Office |
| 143117 | Vain Poin PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |
| 143409 | Warah PIN Code | Tarn Taran | Amritsar | Branch Office |