India Post Head Post Office Vaikom, Kerala, India

[rizbab28]

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Travancore Anchal & Indian Post Boxes – Vaikom

The credit for introducing the postal system in India often goes to Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century, while the first post office was set up in Calcutta by Hastings in 1774. Later, Lord Dalhousie established the modern postal system across India in 1854.

But during my visit to Vaikom, Kerala, I came across something truly fascinating — two historic post boxes standing side by side at the Head Post Office. One is a green hexagonal box marked Travancore Anchal, and the other is a red cylindrical Indian Post box.

Travancore Anchal began its postal services in 1729 under King Anizham Thirunal Marthandavarma, making it 125 years ahead of Dalhousie’s reforms. This system efficiently served the correspondence needs of the region well before independence.

Today, these two boxes, with an age difference of nearly 296 years, remain a rare and unique attraction at Vaikom. A small stop here connects visitors to the long and proud heritage of communication in India.

[mhmanikbd]

It always pleases me to see or hear about the post office. I love the post office very much because my father is an Upazila Post Master. When I come home during vacations, I always visit the post office. I feel proud that my father is an Upazila Post Master.

[rizbab28]

Hi @mhmanikbd
It’s quite pleasing to know that your father is a Post Master. Before internet this was the only mean to know the well-being of our dear ones.
Thanks for your perusal and nice sharing of your memory.
Regards,
Rizwan