List of Post Offices for Railway Reservation Details

Absolutely! Here’s a curated overview of post offices and other convenient locations where you can book Indian Railway reservation tickets—extending beyond traditional railway counters.


Railway Reservation Services via Post Offices

Overview

  • The Passenger Reservation System (PRS) has been extended to select post offices, especially in areas without nearby railway counters. ([turn0search2])
  • As of 2025, this service is available at 333 post offices nationwide, catering particularly to rural and semi-urban communities. ([turn0search2])

State-Level Examples

  • Uttar Pradesh: Approximately 9,147 post offices in the state have been equipped to issue reserved tickets. ([turn0search8])
  • Ludhiana, Punjab: Only the Head Post Office near Bharat Nagar Chowk offers railway reservation services. Other cities like Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Patiala, Mohali, Faridkot, Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, and Hoshiarpur each have similar designated post offices. ([turn0search14])

Government-Sourced Data

  • A Press Information Bureau (PIB) release from 2010 confirms that 162 post office locations were originally selected for providing PRS services; 117 had become operational at that time. ([turn0search4])
  • A 2014 Lok Sabha reply provides a detailed annexure listing dozens of post offices across states like Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, and more with railway reservation facilities. ([turn0search7])

Other Off-Station PRS Locations

  • In Nagpur Division (South East Central Railway), railway reservation has been extended to 11 off-station centers, including locations like Motibagh, Nagpur Airport, Shankarnagar, and Sakkardara. Similar centers are planned for rural areas such as Chhindwara, Bhandara, and Gadchiroli. ([turn0news20])
  • Railway Reservation Counters in post offices under M.P. Postal Department list centers like Balaghat and Baihar (Sarni Post Office) that provide train ticketing services. ([turn0search11])

Summary Table

Location Type Description
Post Offices (India-wide) ~333 post offices offering PRS services—especially in rural/semi-urban areas
Uttar Pradesh ~9,147 post offices in state’s network offering ticketing
Punjab (Ludhiana region) Only one HPO in Ludhiana; similar setups in select cities across the state
Historical Data (2025–2025) 162 selected, 117 active by 2010; detailed list spans multiple states
Off-Station Centers Nagpur division: 11 locations; more proposed in adjacent districts
Madhya Pradesh Examples Balaghat and Baihar post offices offer PRS services

How to Find a PRS-Enabled Post Office Near You

  1. Check India Post’s PRS directory, often listed under state postal websites—for instance, the Odisha Circle site provides location listings. ([turn0search2])
  2. Search locally by contacting your nearest Head Post Office or visiting postal websites for your state.
  3. Look for PRS signage at HPOs or ask at counter—stations in remote areas rely on these services for reserved ticket access.

Want help tracking whether a specific post office in your region offers this service—or comparing processing charges and operating hours? Happy to assist further!

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