Bauchi State, situated in the North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, boasts a diverse landscape bordered by Jigawa, Yobe, Gombe, Taraba, Plateau, Kaduna, and Kano. The state is home to a rich cultural heritage and unique communities. The Bauchi State Postal Code, essential for mail and parcel delivery, ranges from 740001 to 752107. Notably, 740001 serves as the code for the NIPOTS headquarters within the state.
The allocation of postal codes in Bauchi State follows a systematic pattern. Each of the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Bauchi, including Alkaleri, Bauchi, Bogoro, Dambam, Darazo, Dass, Gamawa, Giade, Ganjuwa, Jama’are, Itas-Gadau, Katagum, Kirfi, Misau, Ningi, Shira, Tafawa Balewa, Toro, Warji, and Zaki, possesses a unique six-digit postal code. This system ensures precision in mail sorting and delivery.
For residents and businesses seeking their specific postal code, you can use the list provided by NIPOST, which includes details such as the local government area, district, and specific location. Unlike the term “zip code,” primarily used in the United States and the Philippines, Nigeria officially refers to these codes as postal codes.
List of LGA in Bauchi State Postal Code and Their Postal Codes
| Bauchi State L.G.A. | Postal Code | Post Office Address |
|---|---|---|
| Alkaleri | 743101 – 743103 | No. 176 Gombe Road, Alkaleri |
| Bauchi | 740001 – 740102 | Abuk Tafa. Balewa University Dass road, Yelwa Bauchi |
| Bogoro | 741104 | N/A |
| Dambam | 752101 – 752103 | N/A |
| Darazo | 750003 – 750116 | Near Divisional Police Headquarters, Darazo |
| Dass | 741001 – 741101 | N/A No. 9 Kanwara Road, Dass |
| Gamawa | 752001 – 752107 | Near Gamawa East Pry. School, Gololo Road |
| Ganjuwa | 742104 | N/A |
| Giade | 750105 – 751104 | N/A |
| Itas/Gadau | 751104 – 751105 | Oppoite Central Mosque, Itas |
| Jama’are | 751003 – 751110 | Disina Road Gate, Jamaare |
| Katagum | 751001 – 751102 | No. 20 Misau Road, Azare |
| Kirfi | 743104 | N/A |
| Misau | 750001 – 750102 | Near Abdu one house Sade Road |
| Ningi | 742001 – 742102 | No. 46 Kano Road, Ningi |
| Shira | 750103 – 751106 | Along Azare-Yana Rd., |
| Tafawa Balewa | 741002 – 741103 | Bununu Rd., Opp. Police Station, GRA,Tafa Balewa |
| Toro | 740004 – 740118 | old Jos Road adjacent First Bank Toro |
| Warji | 742103 | N/A |
| Zaki | 752105 | N/A |
The postal code for Bauchi starts at 740001 and ends at 752107. There is no universal code for the entire state. The list provided helps you identify your exact postal code based on your district, ward, or local government area.
Whether referred to as a postal code, postcode, or zip code, these numerical identifiers are used in sending mail or parcels across Bauchi State, both within the country and outside.