How many urban post offices are there in India in 2020?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 15703.
According to the India Post Annual Report for 2020–21, the total number of urban post offices in India stood at 15,703 as of 31 March 2020. These constituted approximately 10% of India’s entire postal network, which totaled around 156,721 post offices at that time.
This urban–rural distribution reflects India Post’s efforts to maintain widespread postal services while also expanding access in rural areas to enhance financial inclusion and connectivity.