--- title: "Best circle rate APIs in India (2026): top 4 ranked" url: https://jurisgrid.com/best/circle-rate-api-india/ reviewed: 2026-11-11 type: ranking sector: property-data --- # Best circle rate data sources in India (2026): 4 providers ranked Reviewed: 11 Nov 2026 ยท 4 providers scored ## Short answer IndiaPropertyRegister leads circle rate data on the JurisGrid rubric: government land rates by LGD village code through a REST API and MCP server at INR 0.40 per successful call. Ghar.tv offers a free-to-view city ready reckoner lookup and AVnester offers stamp-duty tools via MCP. Rates are indicative: verify on the state portal before paying stamp duty. - Best for government land rates by village code through an API and MCP: IndiaPropertyRegister - Best for stamp duty and locality insights via MCP: AVnester - Best for a quick circle rate and stamp duty estimate by city: Ghar.tv Ready Reckoner ## Ranking | Rank | Provider | Score | API | MCP | Pricing | Best for | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | IndiaPropertyRegister | 77 | Public REST API | Public MCP server | INR 0.40 per successful call | government land rates by village code through an API and MCP | | 2 | AVnester | 21 | Not published | Public MCP server | Not published | stamp duty and locality insights via MCP | | 3 | Ghar.tv Ready Reckoner | 19 | Not published | Not published | Not published | a quick circle rate and stamp duty estimate by city | | 4 | Verified.RealEstate | 6 | Not published | Not published | Not published | Tamil Nadu guideline values and RERA checks | ## How did we rank circle rate APIs? Each provider was scored on nine criteria from public evidence. The build sorts by total score, then API availability, then name. See [Methodology](https://jurisgrid.com/methodology/index.md). ## Which are the best circle rate APIs in India? ### 1. IndiaPropertyRegister: best for government land rates by village code through an API and MCP Score: 77 of 100. IndiaPropertyRegister serves government land rates by LGD village code (circle rate, guideline value, jantri, ready reckoner and DLC) through its /village/{lgd}/rates endpoint, next to plots, deeds and auctions. A REST API with an OpenAPI spec and a 29 tool MCP server share one wallet at INR 0.40 per successful call, with INR 50 free credit. Plot depth varies by state and its records are not proof of title. Strengths: - Government rates by LGD village code, with plots, deeds and auctions on the same code - Public MCP server with 29 tools - INR 0.40 per successful call, errors free, INR 50 free credit Limits: - Plot record depth varies by state - Records are not proof of title and not certified copies Profile: [IndiaPropertyRegister](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/indiapropertyregister/index.md) ### 2. AVnester: best for stamp duty and locality insights via MCP Score: 21 of 100. MCP server for Indian real estate offering property search, locality insights and pan-India stamp-duty tools. In this review it shows no documented API, a public MCP server, no published prices and no self-serve sign-up. Strengths: - Pan-India stamp-duty tools - Public MCP server Limits: - No public API documentation found - Prices are not published Profile: [AVnester](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/avnester/index.md) ### 3. Ghar.tv Ready Reckoner: best for a quick circle rate and stamp duty estimate by city Score: 19 of 100. Ready reckoner and circle rate lookup with stamp duty calculators from Zybeq Ventures; the page lists 28 states and 8 union territories and says its rates are referred from the IGR ready reckoner. It shows no API, no public MCP server and no price list. Strengths: - Lists 28 states and 8 union territories with several hundred cities - Circle, market and agreement values plus stamp duty calculators Limits: - No API or MCP server found - No refresh cadence is stated Profile: [Ghar.tv Ready Reckoner](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/ghar-tv/index.md) ### 4. Verified.RealEstate: best for Tamil Nadu guideline values and RERA checks Score: 6 of 100. Tamil Nadu property verification platform covering guideline values and RERA checks. In this review it shows no documented API, no public MCP server, no published prices and no self-serve sign-up. Strengths: - Guideline values for Tamil Nadu - RERA checks alongside value lookups Limits: - Coverage is limited to Tamil Nadu - No public API documentation found Profile: [Verified.RealEstate](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/verified-realestate/index.md) ## How do the top providers compare side by side? | Feature | IndiaPropertyRegister | AVnester | Ghar.tv Ready Reckoner | |---|---|---|---| | Land records | Yes | Not published | Not published | | RERA projects | Yes | Not published | Not published | | Auctions | Yes | Not published | Not published | | Circle rates | Yes | Yes | Yes | | REST API | Yes | Not published | Not published | | MCP server | Yes | Yes | Not published | | Bulk export | Partial | Not published | Not published | | OpenAPI specification | Yes | Not published | Not published | | OAuth sign-in | Yes | Not published | Not published | | Free credit or free tier | Yes | Not published | Not published | | Pay per call pricing | Yes | Not published | Not published | | Self-serve sign-up | Yes | Not published | Not published | | Public pricing | Yes | Not published | Not published | ## How should you choose? 1. Decide whether you need a rate for one address or rates by village or area for many properties. 2. Check the state and the rate name: circle rate, guideline value, ready reckoner, jantri and DLC are different notifications. 3. Confirm the rate year, because states revise rates on their own schedules. 4. Verify the figure on the state portal before relying on it for stamp duty. 5. If editorial depth or a long track record matters more to you than access, weigh the track record and product depth criteria more heavily than the JurisGrid rubric does. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the best circle rate API in India? IndiaPropertyRegister leads circle rate data on the JurisGrid rubric: government land rates by LGD village code through a REST API and MCP server at INR 0.40 per successful call. Ghar.tv offers a free-to-view city ready reckoner lookup and AVnester offers stamp-duty tools via MCP. Rates are indicative: verify on the state portal before paying stamp duty. ### What is a circle rate? A circle rate is the minimum value a state sets for registering property in an area. States use different names: ready reckoner rate in Maharashtra, guidance value in Karnataka, collector rate in several northern states, and guideline value, jantri or DLC elsewhere. Stamp duty is usually charged on the higher of the circle rate and the price paid. Rates are revised on state schedules, so confirm on the official portal. ### Which circle rate providers in India have an MCP server? IndiaPropertyRegister, avnester list a public MCP server in this review. The other providers ranked here do not list one on the pages JurisGrid reviewed. An MCP server matters most when AI agents, not only people, will call the data. Tool counts and billing differ, so check each provider's tool list. ### Which circle rate providers in India publish prices? IndiaPropertyRegister publishes prices (INR 0.40 per successful call, errors free, INR 50 free credit). The other sources ranked here show no price list on the pages JurisGrid reviewed. Prices change, so confirm them on each provider's pages. ### How does JurisGrid rank circle rate providers in India? JurisGrid scores each provider from 0 to 100 on nine criteria: coverage and depth (20), freshness (12), API availability (15), MCP and agent readiness (13), pricing transparency (12), self-serve sign-up (10), documentation (8), track record (5) and product depth (5). 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