The Bauchi state postal code is divided into districts, villages, and communities that comprise the state’s twenty local governments. In certain instances, some communities within a district have unique postal codes, whereas other districts use a singular postal code.
Bauchi state, located in Nigeria’s North East Geopolitical Zone, is one of the country’s leading agricultural states. The state, known as the Home of Peace and Hospitality, was established on February 6, 1976, and is well-known for producing significant cash crops such as cotton, coffee, and peanuts (groundnuts), as well as for raising cattle, goats, and sheep.
Bauchi state, with a population of over 6,000, is the seventh most populous state in Nigeria and the fifth largest in terms of area. Its main cities and towns include Alkaleri, Azare, Bauchi, Dass, Jamaare, Misau, Ningi, and Tafawa-Belawa.
Each of the twenty local governments in the state possesses distinctive characteristics and identification identifiers known as postal codes (or zip codes).
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Categories of Bauchi State Postal Codes
Bauchi State Postal Code is 740001 – 752107. The code for the NIPOTS headquarters is 740001, whereas each of the state’s local governments has its own code.
The Nigerian Postal Service assigns these codes, which consist of a series of letters, numerals, or a combination of the two, for the purpose of sorting mail.
How Many Local Governments are in Bauchi State?
Bauchi state has a total of 20 local governments and is bordered by Kano and Jigawa to the north, Taraba and Plateau to the south, Gombe and Yobe to the east, and Kaduna to the west. At the time of its formation in 1976, Bauchi state, which included the present-day states of Bauchi and Gombe, comprised sixteen local government areas.
The number of local government areas in what was formerly the state of Bauchi increased to 20 and then 23. The creation of Gombe State in 1997 left Bauchi State with 20 local government areas. The following are:
- Alkaleri,
- Bauchi,
- Bogoro,
- Dambam,
- Darazo,
- Dass,
- Gamawa,
- Giade,
- Ganjuwa,
- Jama’are,
- Itas – Gadau,
- Katagum,
- Kirfi, Misau,
- Ningi,
- Shira,
- Tafawa Balewa,
- Toro,
- Warji,
- Zaki.
Bauchi State Postal Code According to their Local
Governments
The postal codes listed below are organized by local government regions, districts, and municipalities in Bauchi state. The postal code for the Bauchi state NIPOST headquarters is 740001. When filling out paperwork, it is recommended that you use the postal code assigned to your local government jurisdiction.
If you are unable to locate the postal code for your street or hamlet on the list, it is recommended that you use the code for your district or adjacent locations. This is because some villages fall under the jurisdiction of a district.
Alkeleri Local Government Area
The following is the postal code for streets, localities, and urban locations within the Alkeleri local government council in the state of Bauchi:
- Duguri – 743103: Sharam, Tawur, Tudun Wada, Twara, Wuki, Yalwan Dogo, Yalwan Duguri, Yashi, Yuli Camu, Badara, Gulum, Naki Bum, Badaran Daste, Kafi, Nastira, Bajama, Kafin Madaki, Rafawa, Bajoga, Kandak, Rimi, Bartak Duguri, Klumkar, Sabon Gari, Begoa, Kuka, Sabon jiri, Birim, Kumbala, Shafa, Borlobo, Kumbi, Dagudi, Kumkar, Dan, Kumzum, Dogon Ruwa, Kunginbar, Duguri (YULI), Kunsakal, Gaji Gumu, Macido, Gayar, Main a Ma`laji, Gigyara, Mundaniyo, Gul, Mundol
- Gwana – 743102: Alkaleri, Kashereyel Bakureje, Kwalkal, Balende, Makama, Barkeje, Malam Yaya, Bobga, Malla, Bura bayi, Manaur, Digare, Digi, Nafuta, Futuk, Rahama, Garin Bahago, Wundo, Gobirawa, Yalo, Gwanan Duste, Yalon Guruza, Jada Mansur, Yalwa, Jauro Hamma, Jauro Hanza, Karenkare.
- Pali – 743101: Kwaimawa, Lafiya, Maimadi, Mai`ari, Panti, Sabon Gari, Tarangadi, Tumuru, Unguwan Wako, Yala, Yolan Fali, Zange, Gwaram (OLD), Kaciciya, Kufa, Kufa Bubu, Alkaleri, Badakoshi, Bakinkogi, Bartak Fali, Bartak Pali, Doka, Filu, Galanbi Yalwa, Gar, Gongen, Guma, Guruntun .
Bauchi Local Government Area
Bauchi Local Government Area (LGA) in Bauchi State, Nigeria, is comprised of three cities with different postal/zip codes. The following is the state postal code for streets, localities, and urban areas under the jurisdiction of the Bauchi local government council:
Bauchi City
- Kofar Jahun – 740211
- Bacas – 740212
- Tafawa Balewa Housing Estate – 740213
- Kofar Wasa – 740221
- Kofar Wambai – 740222
- Gumi Hill – 740231
- Railway Station – 740241
- Tambarari Village – 740251
- Abubakar Umar State Secretariat – 740261
- Lushi – 740262
- G.R.A – 740271
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University – 740272
- Army Barracks – 740281
- Galambi – 740101: Yola Dok, Yuli, Kurwala, Malma, Miri, Rehu, Runde Bin, Shasawawka, Taka Lafia, Tirwun, Wuntin Ododo, Wura Wase, Yelwa, Badakoshi, Inkil, Balanshi, Kangere, Birshi Gawdu, Kundum, Bishi, Kunjinbar, Buzoye, Kuruwala, Byara, Dindima, Doka, Dumi, Durum, Galambi, Gasgal, Geji, Gokaru, Guma, Gwaskoram
- Zungur – 740102: Zungur T-wada, Zungur-Dutse, Muwsa, Natsira, Pimi, Rehu, Shadawanka, Shinga, Tundunwada, Wunti Dada, Yamrat, Yelwa, Zungur, Barumi, Geji, Malmo, Bayara, Girshi Fulani, Migyara, Bigi, Gubi, Miri, Birshi, Jamda, Mun, Birshi Gandu, Juwara, Munsal, Burum, Kuda, Buzaye, Kuhu, Dandago, Kundak, Din, Kungas, Dulbu, Kurdum, Dumin Zungur, Lafiyari, Durum, Liman Katagum, Dutse, Luda, Gakal, Lugge, Galambi, Lushi, Gasgol, Magaz
Bauchi Postal Code for Bogoro Local Government Area
Bogoro Local Government Area locations all use the same postal code: 741104. The following are the towns and localities governed by the Bogoro local government council.
Tadnum, Tapshin, Unglere, Unguwar Gyada, Unguwar Rimi, Lafiyan Sara, Vung, Luggere, Yabra, Lusa, Zong Dutse, Mallar, Zurfi, Molmol, Naukum, Ndit, Rafin Zurfi, Rafiu, Sourr, Sum, Abiya, Dinkin Fate, Kafin-Musa, Badagari, Dull, Kijim, Bala (Bala), Dunga, Kori Duwa, Ball Lusa, Dutsen Saki, Kurum Dodo, Bar, Fulani, Kwara, Baram, Gambar Lere, Boi, Gambar Sabon Layi, Boloro, Garualan, Bom, Gid-Gid Hamman, Bonga, Gidan Danlaji, Bongo, Gizaki, Bungu, Gobbiya, Dashem Bamin Kogi, Gwarangah, Dashem Yalwa, Gyara, Dinki, Jalong, Dinki Rimi, Janyar.
Dambam LGA
This is the state postal code for streets, localities, and urban locations under the jurisdiction of the Dambam local government council:
- Dagauda – 752102: Arku, Zaura, Banjine, Chinade, Dagada, Damo, Gadau, Gargawa, Garin Chiroma, Husami, Kwafwaf, Lailai, Luchambi, Lumbo, Manawachi, Taiyu, Yayarin Fulani
- Dambam Town – 752101: Tingariye, Wahu, Wakili, Wurobundu, Yanda, Yayari, Zaure, Zobali, Lelawari, Madawai Garga, Ningo, Bale, Birniwa, Carai, Catahe, Dambam, Durwari, Fagam, Gargawa, Garuza, Gurbana, Gwala, Kaderi, Kaigamari,
- Jalam – 752103 : Dibo, Dinchi, Dul, Janda, Nahuta, Shudi, Tudun Wada
Darazo Local Government Area
The following is the postal code for streets, localities, and urban locations within the Darazo local government council in the state of Bauchi:
- Wahu – 750114: Wahu, Sauke, Rugar – Rafi, Magume, Lagon – Wahu, Jorp, Gauke, Gatsanga, Gatsanga, Garin Lesa, Baguba
- Yautare – 750110: Yautare, Yalwan Maluri, Sabon Garin Yautare, Malurin – Tudu, Maluri, Kobozo, Hashimeri, Garin Malam Yautare, Dambaji, Bagurum
- Darazo Town – 750106: Zira, Yashi, Wuro Hirna, Wuro Bogga, Tsamiya, Shuguri’, Ruga Gwano, Ramfa, Pingi, Ligge, Lafiyaru, Lafiyaru, Kanya, Ka`el, Iyaka, Gudugul, Fate, Darazo, Bali, Badakoshi
- Gabarin – 750107: Pandum’Gangalawai, Ladi, Kili, Jimin’Indabo, Gabarin, Dafatuwo, Daburai, Bula
- Gabchiyari- 750112: Koli, Tabra, Tsangayari, Buburi, Gabchiyari, Gadon Jauri, Gandum, Kaigamari,
- Konkiyel- 750108: Sabu, Mainari, Kwattuje, Konkiyel,Kamaku, Jaberi, Gakkulan Audi
- Lago – 750109: Waziri Abba, Lago, Kayau, Kari, Gakkulan Ganuwa, Duggiri, Bam, Bakoti
- Lanzai- 750115: Yalwa, Tudun Wadan Lanzai, Sabon Garin Lanzai, Nahutan Lanzai, Garin Abba, Dosho
- Papa – 750116: Zobo, Wuro-Dole, Tsangaya, Tashar Kurma, Tashar Aduwa, Sabon Garin Papa, Papa, Mairake, Magama, Korawa, Kanda, Kamagari, Kafiyel, Garin Seri, Garin Mal. Hussaini, Garin Mailafiya, Garin Abare, Farin Bango, Bugui, Bagaji’Maina Jeje, Babayen Papa, Aliya
- Sade – 750113: Zandam, Yunbumga, Tagoje, Sade, Lemari, Gongoro, Gongoro, Garin Manuje, Damata, Dalagobe, Babaye
- Tauya – 750111: Zoro, Yalwan Darazo, Wuro Tara, Wuro Bundu, Tsangayari, Tauya, Shadarki, Nahutan Darazo, Mamudu, Kuka – Biyu, Kahun, Gwadal, Ginaka, Duwo, Dollol, Dayi
Dass Local Government Area
Every location within the Dass Local Government Area (LGA) of Bauchi State, Nigeria, utilizes the same postal/zip codes. This is the postal code for streets, localities, and urban locations under Dass local government council in the state of Bauchi.
Galo, Galtal, Garam, Lusa, Lushi, Pegin Mallam Mato, Bundot, Polchi, Bununu, Sabon Garin Burgel, Dangri, Wandi, Darrari, Zumbul Dangri, Dass Katanga, Donttel, Dott, Dumba, Durr, Gajiwel. Bagel, Bajar, Bandas, Bangim, Baraza, Bundili
Bauchi Postal Code for Warji Local Government Area
Nigeria’s Warji Local Government Area (LGA) uses the same postal/zip code: 742103.
Shitako, Sosaye, Tudun Wada, Dagu, Tuya, Dansai, Warji, Dawatsi, Disa, Ingila, K-katanga, Katanga, Lirna’a, Marasuwa, Muda, Rumba, Badiyaso