PIN code · Tamil Nadu
600042 PIN Code — Velacheri, Chennai
Post office details
- PIN code
- 600042
- Post office
- Velacheri
- District
- Chennai
- State / UT
- Tamil Nadu
- Delivery
- Delivery office
- Postal zone
- 6 — Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Lakshadweep
Speed Post charges from 600042
Parcel up to 500 g, ₹ before GST, tariff from 1 October 2025. Distance is straight-line, so routes near a band edge show a range.
| To | Distance | Speed Post (500 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi (110001) | ~1,766 km | ₹86–₹93 |
| Mumbai (400001) | ~1,030 km | ₹82–₹86 |
| Kolkata (700001) | ~1,341 km | ₹86 |
| Chennai (600001) | ~14 km | ₹70 |
| Bengaluru (560001) | ~285 km | ₹75 |
| Hyderabad (500001) | ~524 km | ₹75–₹82 |
Other weight or route? Courier charges calculator
What 600042 means
- 1st digit (6) — postal zone: Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Lakshadweep
- First 3 digits (600) — the sorting district
- Last 3 digits (042) — the delivery post office
FAQ
What is the PIN code of Velacheri?
The PIN code of Velacheri (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) is 600042.
600042 is in which district and state?
PIN code 600042 is in Chennai district, Tamil Nadu.
Is 600042 a delivery PIN code?
Yes. India Post lists a delivery post office for 600042, so letters and parcels are delivered to addresses in this area.
What does Speed Post cost from 600042 to Delhi?
About ₹86–₹93 before GST for a parcel up to 500 g (Speed Post tariff from 1 October 2025). Check any route on the courier charges calculator.
How do I track a parcel sent to 600042?
Paste the tracking number (AWB) into CheckMyOrder — the courier is detected automatically. The PIN code isn't needed to track.
Source: All India Pincode Directory — Department of Posts (data.gov.in, Government Open Data License – India). One main post office is shown per PIN code; some PIN codes cover several post offices.