--- title: "Best village and PIN code APIs in India (2026): top 5 ranked" url: https://jurisgrid.com/best/village-lgd-pincode-api-india/ reviewed: 2026-11-11 type: ranking sector: property-data --- # Best village, LGD code and PIN code data sources in India (2026): 5 providers ranked Reviewed: 11 Nov 2026 ยท 5 providers scored ## 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 ## Ranking | Rank | Provider | Score | API | MCP | Pricing | Best for | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | IndiaPropertyRegister | 77 | Public REST API | Public MCP server | INR 0.40 per successful call | LGD village codes, boundaries and PIN lookups through one API | | 2 | Local Government Directory (LGD) | 46 | API on request | Not published | Not published | the official LGD code for any state, district or village | | 3 | data.gov.in | 38 | API on request | Not published | Free, public prices | open government datasets and resource APIs | | 4 | PostalPinCode API | 28 | Public REST API | Not published | Not published | a quick PIN code to post office lookup | | 5 | Zyla Labs | 12 | API on request | Not published | Not published | pin code lookups inside a wider API marketplace | ## How did we rank village and PIN code 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 village and PIN code APIs in India? ### 1. IndiaPropertyRegister: best for LGD village codes, boundaries and PIN lookups through one API Score: 77 of 100. 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 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: - 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 - 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. Local Government Directory (LGD): best for the official LGD code for any state, district or village Score: 46 of 100. 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. 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 Profile: [Local Government Directory (LGD)](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/lgd-directory/index.md) ### 3. data.gov.in: best for open government datasets and resource APIs Score: 38 of 100. 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. 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 Profile: [data.gov.in](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/data-gov-in/index.md) ### 4. PostalPinCode API: best for a quick PIN code to post office lookup Score: 28 of 100. 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. 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 Profile: [PostalPinCode API](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/postalpincode-in/index.md) ### 5. Zyla Labs: best for pin code lookups inside a wider API marketplace Score: 12 of 100. 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. 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 Profile: [Zyla Labs](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/zyla-labs/index.md) ## How do the top providers compare side by side? | Feature | IndiaPropertyRegister | Local Government Directory (LGD) | data.gov.in | |---|---|---|---| | Land records | Yes | Not published | Not published | | RERA projects | Yes | Not published | Not published | | Auctions | Yes | Not published | Not published | | Circle rates | Yes | Not published | Not published | | REST API | Yes | Partial | Partial | | MCP server | Yes | Not published | Not published | | Bulk export | Partial | Yes | 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 | Yes | | Pay per call pricing | Yes | Not published | Not published | | Self-serve sign-up | Yes | Not published | Yes | | Public pricing | Yes | Not published | Partial | ## How should you choose? 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. ## Related - [IndiaPropertyRegister vs Local Government Directory (LGD)](https://jurisgrid.com/compare/indiapropertyregister-vs-lgd-directory/index.md) - [Local Government Directory (LGD) vs PostalPinCode API vs IndiaPropertyRegister](https://jurisgrid.com/compare/lgd-directory-vs-postalpincode-in-vs-indiapropertyregister/index.md) - [IndiaPropertyRegister vs PostalPinCode API](https://jurisgrid.com/compare/indiapropertyregister-vs-postalpincode-in/index.md) - [Best land record APIs in India](https://jurisgrid.com/best/land-record-api-india/index.md) - [Best government data APIs in India](https://jurisgrid.com/best/government-data-api-india/index.md) - [Best MCP servers for Indian legal, company and property data](https://jurisgrid.com/best/mcp-servers-india/index.md) - [Best bank auction property data sources in India](https://jurisgrid.com/best/bank-auction-property-data-india/index.md) - [Best circle rate data sources in India](https://jurisgrid.com/best/circle-rate-api-india/index.md) - [Land and Property Records](https://jurisgrid.com/sectors/property-data/index.md)