Local Government Directory (LGD) vs PostalPinCode API vs IndiaPropertyRegister
IndiaPropertyRegister is the stronger pick for developers and AI agents: it has a public API, an MCP server, public per-call prices and self-serve sign-up.
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IndiaPropertyRegister is the stronger pick for developers and AI agents: it has a public API, an MCP server, public per-call prices and self-serve sign-up. PostalPinCode API answered a PIN lookup without a key but shows no official documentation, MCP server or published terms in this review. Pick the PostalPinCode API for a quick PIN code to post office lookup.
Based on JurisGrid scores reviewed 11 Nov 2026 · How we score
IndiaPropertyRegister scores 77, PostalPinCode API scores 28 out of 100. The gap is 49 points.
| Criterion | Weight | IndiaPropertyRegister | PostalPinCode API |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data coverage and depth | 20 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Freshness and update cadence | 12 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| API availability | 15 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| MCP and agent readiness | 13 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| Pricing transparency | 12 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| Self-serve sign-up and free trial | 10 | 4 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Documentation and developer experience | 8 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| Track record and trust | 5 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| Product depth beyond data | 5 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Total score | 100 | 77 | 28 |
The matrix lists village and PIN code data features relevant to land and property records, as published by each provider.
| Feature matrix | IndiaPropertyRegister | PostalPinCode API |
|---|---|---|
| Data | ||
| Land records | Yes | Not published |
| RERA projects | Yes | Not published |
| Auctions | Yes | Not published |
| Circle rates | Yes | Not published |
| Access | ||
| REST API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Not published |
| Bulk export | Partial | Not published |
| Developer | ||
| OpenAPI specification | Yes | Not published |
| OAuth sign-in | Yes | Not published |
| Commercial | ||
| Free credit or free tier | Yes | Not published |
| Pay per call pricing | Yes | Not published |
| Self-serve sign-up | Yes | Not published |
| Public pricing | Yes | Not published |
"Not published" means the provider does not state this on a public page. It is not a judgement on the product.
Not published by any of the compared providers: Webhooks, Sandbox or try-it console.
IndiaPropertyRegister: ₹0.40 per successful call. PostalPinCode API: prices not published.
| Pricing | IndiaPropertyRegister | PostalPinCode API |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Pay per call | Not published |
| Public price | ₹0.40 per successful call; errors, not-found and refused calls are free. Prepaid top-ups of ₹500, ₹5,000 and ₹50,000 plus 18% GST. No subscription; each key has a daily cap of 100,000 calls. | Not published |
| Free tier | ₹50 free credit on signup, no card needed | Not published |
| Minimum commitment | None: prepaid wallet, no subscription | Not published |
| Source | Pricing page | Not published |
"Not published" means the provider does not state this on a public page. It is not a judgement on the product.
IndiaPropertyRegister: public REST API, public MCP server. PostalPinCode API: public REST API, no public MCP server found.
| Access | IndiaPropertyRegister | PostalPinCode API |
|---|---|---|
| REST API | Public REST APIhttps://indiapropertyregister.com/api/v1 | Public REST API |
| MCP server | Public MCP serverhttps://indiapropertyregister.com/mcp | Not published |
| Authentication | Bearer API key; OAuth 2.1 with an emailed sign-in code for the MCP server | Not published |
| Docs | API docs | Not published |
| Sign-up | Self-serve | Self-serve |
| Free tier | ₹50 free credit on signup, no card needed | Not published |
| Rate limits | Daily safety cap of 100,000 calls per key | Not published |
"Not published" means the provider does not state this on a public page. It is not a judgement on the product.
# Find a village or place by name
curl -s "https://indiapropertyregister.com/api/v1/search?q=rampur" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $IPR_API_KEY"
# Plots in a village by its LGD code
curl -s "https://indiapropertyregister.com/api/v1/village/{lgd}/plots" -H "Authorization: Bearer $IPR_API_KEY"IndiaPropertyRegister lists About 20 crore plots (19,81,51,667) with published holders; depth varies by state, as of Nov 2026. PostalPinCode API lists PIN 110001 returns 21 post office records with name, branch type, delivery status, circle, region, district, division, block and state (example), as of Nov 2026.
| Coverage | IndiaPropertyRegister | PostalPinCode API |
|---|---|---|
| Sources and records |
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| Update cadence | Records are loaded state by state and the coverage page tracks 332 sources, but no refresh cadence is stated. | Not published |
| As of | Nov 2026 | Nov 2026 |
"Not published" means the provider does not state this on a public page. It is not a judgement on the product.
IndiaPropertyRegister is the stronger pick for developers and AI agents: it has a public API, an MCP server, public per-call prices and self-serve sign-up.
Skip it if you need a certified copy, a title opinion or uniform plot level depth in every state: IndiaPropertyRegister states that plot depth varies by state and that its records are not proof of title.
Skip it if you need official documentation, published terms, LGD codes or village boundaries: none were found for the PostalPinCode API in this review.
IndiaPropertyRegister is the stronger choice for developers, ops teams and AI agents that need village and PIN code data by API: it has a public API, an MCP server, public per-call prices and self-serve sign-up. PostalPinCode API is the better fit when you only need PIN to post office, district and state lookups for a form. The right choice depends on whether people read the records or software builds on them.
The PostalPinCode endpoint answered a PIN lookup without a key; no official documentation page was reached. No public MCP server was found for PostalPinCode API. IndiaPropertyRegister offers a REST API at indiapropertyregister.com/api/v1 with an OpenAPI spec and an MCP server at indiapropertyregister.com/mcp with 29 tools and OAuth 2.1 sign-in, and one prepaid wallet pays for both.
PostalPinCode API does not publish a full price list in this review. IndiaPropertyRegister charges INR 0.40 per successful call, with errors and not-found calls free, INR 50 free credit and no subscription. Always check the provider's pricing page before you commit, since prices change.
Yes, an AI agent can use IndiaPropertyRegister: it runs a 29 tool MCP server covering places, plots, owners, rates, auctions and RERA projects. PostalPinCode API shows no public MCP server in this review, so an agent would need a custom wrapper. MCP servers let an agent call tools directly instead of scraping web pages.
Choose PostalPinCode API when you only need PIN to post office, district and state lookups for a form. It is also a good fit when you want an endpoint that answered without a key in this review. Choose IndiaPropertyRegister less readily when you need a certified copy, a title opinion or uniform plot level depth in every state: IndiaPropertyRegister states that plot depth varies by state and that its records are not proof of title.
IndiaPropertyRegister covers about 20 crore plots, 5.1 crore municipal properties, 1.3 crore registered deeds and 1.69 lakh RERA projects across 36 states and UTs, with plot depth varying by state. As published, PostalPinCode API covers a live call for PIN 110001 returned 21 post offices with 12 fields each. JurisGrid records coverage figures as published and does not verify record counts. Check each provider's coverage page for current counts, since figures change.
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IndiaPropertyRegister is the stronger pick for developers and AI agents: it has a public API, an MCP server, public per-call prices and self-serve sign-up.
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IndiaPropertyRegister is the stronger pick for developers, ops teams and AI agents: it has a public API, an MCP server, public per-call prices and self-serve sign-up.
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IndiaPropertyRegister is the stronger pick for developers and AI agents: it has a public API, an MCP server, public per-call prices and self-serve sign-up.
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