DIGIPIN: India's New Digital Address System

Like Google’s location facility, the Department of Posts has launched its new digital addressing system called DIGIPIN, designed to provide precise location identification. Unlike traditional PIN codes that cover large areas, DigiPin offers a unique 10-digit code that pinpoints the exact location of a property.

To obtain a DIGIPIN, users can visit a designated government website, locate their home, and generate the code. This system aims to streamline deliveries, especially in remote areas, and enhance emergency services like ambulance and fire rescue operations.

The DIGIPIN system is expected to benefit online shoppers, logistics providers, and emergency responders by reducing errors and increasing efficiency. Users can share their DIGIPIN with online e-commerce platforms like Flipkart and Amazon to ensure accurate and speedy deliveries.

To access the Know Your DIGIPIN platform, simply visit: https://dac.indiapost.gov.in/mydigipin/home. This government website allows you to find your unique 10-character DIGIPIN code, which serves as a precise digital address. 

According to India Post, DIGIPIN is an open-source nationwide geocoded addressing system developed by the Department of Posts in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad and NRSC, ISRO. It divides India into approximately 4m x 4m grids (homes, offices, organisations, etc.) and assigns each grid a unique 10-character alphanumeric code based on latitude and longitude coordinates.​​

A postal pincode identifies a broader area, such as a locality or neighbourhood, whereas a DIGIPIN identifies a specific approximately 4m x 4m location (your home, offices, organisations, etc.), providing much more precision.

Benefits:

Precision: Exact location identification within a 4-metre square.

Efficiency: Streamlined deliveries and emergency services.

Inclusivity: Addresses areas lacking formal systems.

Privacy: No personal data storage.