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Best village, LGD code and PIN code data sources in India (2026): 5 providers ranked

Reviewed 5 providers scoredby JurisGrid

Short answer

IndiaPropertyRegister leads village, LGD code and PIN code data on the JurisGrid rubric: the LGD hierarchy to village level with boundary GeoJSON and a PIN endpoint, at INR 0.40 per successful call. The official LGD directory is the authoritative code list and postalpincode.in is a free PIN lookup, neither with boundaries or MCP.

  • Best for LGD village codes, boundaries and PIN lookups through one API: IndiaPropertyRegister
  • Best for the official LGD code for any state, district or village: Local Government Directory (LGD)
  • Best for open government datasets and resource APIs: data.gov.in

Based on JurisGrid scores reviewed 11 Nov 2026 · How we score

Key facts

Top pick
IndiaPropertyRegister ranks first for village and PIN code in India with a JurisGrid score of 77 of 100, as of Nov 2026.
Runner up
Local Government Directory (LGD) ranks second with a JurisGrid score of 46 of 100, as of Nov 2026.
Public APIs
2 of the 5 ranked village and PIN code APIs publish a public REST API, as of Nov 2026.
MCP servers
1 of the 5 ranked providers run a public MCP server, as of Nov 2026.
Public prices
2 of the 5 ranked providers publish prices, as of Nov 2026.
ProviderRankScoreAPIMCPPricingBest for
IndiaPropertyRegister177Public REST APIPublic MCP server₹0.40 per successful callLGD village codes, boundaries and PIN lookups through one API
Local Government Directory (LGD)246API on requestNot publishedNot publishedthe official LGD code for any state, district or village
data.gov.in338API on requestNot publishedFree, public pricesopen government datasets and resource APIs
PostalPinCode API428Public REST APINot publishedNot publisheda quick PIN code to post office lookup
Zyla Labs512API on requestNot publishedNot publishedpin code lookups inside a wider API marketplace

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How did we rank village and PIN code APIs?

JurisGrid scored 5 providers on nine weighted criteria and sorted them by total score.

How we ranked

Each provider was scored on nine criteria from public evidence checked in Nov 2026. The build sorts by total score, breaks ties on API availability and then by name, and no editor sets the order. Access criteria carry 58 of 100 points, so buyers who value editorial depth should weigh track record and product depth more heavily. Read the methodology.

Which are the best village and PIN code APIs in India?

IndiaPropertyRegister is first with 77 of 100, followed by Local Government Directory (LGD) (46) and data.gov.in (38).

1. IndiaPropertyRegister: best for LGD village codes, boundaries and PIN lookups through one API

JurisGrid score 77 out of 100
  • Property
  • REST API
  • MCP server
  • Self-serve
  • Pay per call
  • Free credit

IndiaPropertyRegister serves the LGD hierarchy through /states, /state/{lgd}/districts, /district/{lgd}/tehsils, /tehsil/{lgd}/villages and /village/{lgd}, with boundary GeoJSON, plus /pincode/{pin}, for 6,83,627 villages. A REST API with an OpenAPI spec and a 29 tool MCP server share one wallet at ₹0.40 per successful call, with ₹50 free credit. Plot depth varies by state and its records are not proof of title. JurisGrid score: 77 of 100.

Strengths

  • LGD codes for 36 states and UTs, 783 districts, 6,360 tehsils and 6,83,627 villages
  • Village boundary GeoJSON and a PIN code endpoint
  • ₹0.40 per successful call, errors free, ₹50 free credit

Limits

  • Plot record depth varies by state
  • Records are not proof of title and not certified copies
Pricing₹0.40 per successful call
APIPublic REST API
MCPPublic MCP server
Full profileCompare with Local Government Directory (LGD)Visit site

2. Local Government Directory (LGD): best for the official LGD code for any state, district or village

JurisGrid score 46 out of 100
  • Govt data
  • API on request

Official Local Government Directory from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the Registrar General of India, hosted by NIC: 677,660 villages, 7,112 sub-districts and 790 districts with downloadable code lists and NAPIX web services. It has no MCP server or boundary geometry on the pages reviewed. JurisGrid score: 46 of 100.

Strengths

  • 677,660 villages and 5,050 urban local bodies listed
  • Official downloads and NAPIX web services
  • Run by central government bodies

Limits

  • No public MCP server found
  • Programmatic access terms were not reviewed
PricingNot published
APIAPI on request
MCPNot published
Full profileCompare with IndiaPropertyRegisterVisit siteopens the provider's site

3. data.gov.in: best for open government datasets and resource APIs

JurisGrid score 38 out of 100
  • Govt data
  • API on request
  • Self-serve
  • Free credit

India's Open Government Data portal; a free API key from a registered account unlocks its resource APIs, per third-party docs. No MCP server on the portal itself was found in this review. JurisGrid score: 38 of 100.

Strengths

  • Free API key from a registered account (third-party docs)
  • Government open data catalogue

Limits

  • Dataset quality and freshness vary by source agency
  • No village-level property data
PricingFree, public prices
APIAPI on request
MCPNot published
Full profileVisit siteopens the provider's site

4. PostalPinCode API: best for a quick PIN code to post office lookup

JurisGrid score 28 out of 100
  • Govt data
  • REST API
  • Self-serve

Public JSON endpoint returning India Post office records for a PIN code; a live call for 110001 returned 21 post offices with branch type, district, division, circle and state. No official documentation, MCP server or terms were found. JurisGrid score: 28 of 100.

Strengths

  • Answered a PIN lookup without a key
  • Returns 12 fields per post office

Limits

  • No official documentation page reached
  • No LGD codes or village boundaries returned
PricingNot published
APIPublic REST API
MCPNot published
Full profileCompare with IndiaPropertyRegisterVisit siteopens the provider's site

5. Zyla Labs: best for pin code lookups inside a wider API marketplace

JurisGrid score 12 out of 100
  • Company data
  • API on request

API marketplace hosting many India-focused APIs, including pin code lookups and real estate APIs. In this review it shows API access on request, no public MCP server and no self-serve sign-up confirmed. JurisGrid score: 12 of 100.

Strengths

  • Several India pin code APIs listed
  • Marketplace with many other APIs

Limits

  • Pin code data is resold from other sources
  • No public MCP server found
PricingNot published
APIAPI on request
MCPNot published
Full profileVisit siteopens the provider's site

How do the top providers compare side by side?

The matrix compares IndiaPropertyRegister, Local Government Directory (LGD) and data.gov.in feature by feature, as published by each provider.

Feature matrix
Feature matrixIndiaPropertyRegisterLocal Government Directory (LGD)data.gov.in
Data
Land recordsYesNot publishedNot published
RERA projectsYesNot publishedNot published
AuctionsYesNot publishedNot published
Circle ratesYesNot publishedNot published
Access
REST APIYesPartialPartial
MCP serverYesNot publishedNot published
Bulk exportPartialYesNot published
Developer
OpenAPI specificationYesNot publishedNot published
OAuth sign-inYesNot publishedNot published
Commercial
Free credit or free tierYesNot publishedYes
Pay per call pricingYesNot publishedNot published
Self-serve sign-upYesNot publishedYes
Public pricingYesNot publishedPartial

"Not published" means the provider does not state this on a public page. It is not a judgement on the product.

How should you choose a village and PIN code API?

Decide whether you need official codes only, PIN to post office mapping, or both with village boundaries.

  1. Decide whether you need official codes only, PIN to post office mapping, or both with village boundaries.
  2. Prefer sources that name LGD codes so records join across datasets.
  3. Check the update source: states own LGD content and India Post owns PIN data.
  4. For production use, prefer sources with published terms and documentation.
  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 village and PIN code API in India?

IndiaPropertyRegister leads village, LGD code and PIN code data on the JurisGrid rubric: the LGD hierarchy to village level with boundary GeoJSON and a PIN endpoint, at INR 0.40 per successful call. The official LGD directory is the authoritative code list and postalpincode.in is a free PIN lookup, neither with boundaries or MCP.

What is an LGD code?

A Local Government Directory (LGD) code is the standard numeric identifier for a state, district, sub-district, village or local body, maintained by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the Registrar General of India with NIC. Land, census and scheme datasets join on LGD codes, which is why property data providers key villages by them.

Which village and PIN code providers in India have an MCP server?

IndiaPropertyRegister lists 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 village and PIN code providers in India publish prices?

IndiaPropertyRegister publishes prices (INR 0.40 per successful call, errors free, INR 50 free credit). The LGD directory mentions no fees on its homepage, and the PostalPinCode endpoint showed no key or price. Marketplace and portal terms change, so confirm them on each site.

How does JurisGrid rank village and PIN code 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). Rankings follow the score and use only public evidence.

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