Question 1

Is there any difference between the Postal Code and the ZIP Code?

Accepted Answer

There is no major difference between postal codes and ZIP codes but originally, ZIP codes are specific to the USA, while postal codes are used internationally.

Question 2

How many postal codes are there in Gilgit?

Accepted Answer

There are almost 47 postal codes in Gilgit from which 41 codes are of delivery post offices and the remaining 6 are the codes of non-delivery post offices.

Question 3

What is the difference between delivery and non-delivery post offices?

Accepted Answer

A delivery post office delivers mail and other packages to the recipient's home within a specific area but a non-delivery post office requires the recipient to receive their packages or letters from the post office.

Question 4

Why are the postal codes assigned to the areas?

Accepted Answer

The postal codes are assigned to all the regions within a city to ensure that every region has its own identity and they also help in accurate delivery of mail, letters, and online deliveries.

Question 5

Do the Gilgit postal codes change over time?

Accepted Answer

Generally, the Gilgit postal codes remain the same but they can be changed due to some reasons like adding new postal zones or making changes to the postal code system or delivery system.

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