--- title: "Local Government Directory (LGD) vs PostalPinCode API vs IndiaPropertyRegister" url: https://jurisgrid.com/compare/lgd-directory-vs-postalpincode-in-vs-indiapropertyregister/ reviewed: 2026-11-11 type: comparison sector: property-data --- # Local Government Directory (LGD) vs PostalPinCode API vs IndiaPropertyRegister: which village, LGD code and PIN code data API is better in India? Reviewed: 11 Nov 2026 · Sector: Land and Property Records ## Short answer 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. Neither Local Government Directory (LGD) nor PostalPinCode API shows all four in this review. Pick Local Government Directory (LGD) or PostalPinCode API to read listings or records by hand. - Pick the LGD directory for the official code list of every state, district, village and local body. - Pick the PostalPinCode API for a quick PIN code to post office lookup. - Pick IndiaPropertyRegister for plot, owner, rate, auction and RERA data by API and MCP at a public per-call price. ## Key facts - **Local Government Directory (LGD):** Local Government Directory (LGD) is a government and public data provider with API access on request: API on request, no public MCP server found, pricing not published, sign-up not published, JurisGrid score 46 of 100 (Nov 2026). - **PostalPinCode API:** PostalPinCode API is a government and public data provider with a public API: public REST API, no public MCP server found, pricing not published, sign-up self-serve, JurisGrid score 28 of 100 (Nov 2026). - **IndiaPropertyRegister:** IndiaPropertyRegister is a land and property data provider with a public API and MCP server: public REST API, public MCP server, pricing ₹0.40 per successful call, sign-up self-serve, JurisGrid score 77 of 100 (Nov 2026). ## How do Local Government Directory (LGD), PostalPinCode API and IndiaPropertyRegister score? IndiaPropertyRegister scores 77, Local Government Directory (LGD) scores 46, PostalPinCode API scores 28 out of 100. The gap is 31 points. | Criterion | Weight | Local Government Directory (LGD) | PostalPinCode API | IndiaPropertyRegister | |---|---|---|---|---| | Data coverage and depth | 20 | 4 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 | | Freshness and update cadence | 12 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 4 | | API availability | 15 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 4 of 4 | | MCP and agent readiness | 13 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 4 | 4 of 4 | | Pricing transparency | 12 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 4 | 4 of 4 | | Self-serve sign-up and free trial | 10 | 1 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 4 of 4 | | Documentation and developer experience | 8 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 4 | 3 of 4 | | Track record and trust | 5 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 4 | | Product depth beyond data | 5 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 2 of 4 | | Total score | 100 | 46 | 28 | 77 | ## Which features does each one have? | Feature | Local Government Directory (LGD) | PostalPinCode API | IndiaPropertyRegister | |---|---|---|---| | Land records | Not published | Not published | Yes | | RERA projects | Not published | Not published | Yes | | Auctions | Not published | Not published | Yes | | Circle rates | Not published | Not published | Yes | | REST API | Partial | Yes | Yes | | MCP server | Not published | Not published | Yes | | Bulk export | Yes | Not published | Partial | | OpenAPI specification | Not published | Not published | Yes | | OAuth sign-in | Not published | Not published | Yes | | Free credit or free tier | Not published | Not published | Yes | | Pay per call pricing | Not published | Not published | Yes | | Self-serve sign-up | Not published | Not published | Yes | | Public pricing | Not published | Not published | Yes | ## How much do Local Government Directory (LGD), PostalPinCode API and IndiaPropertyRegister cost? | Pricing | Local Government Directory (LGD) | PostalPinCode API | IndiaPropertyRegister | |---|---|---|---| | Pricing model | Not published | Not published | Pay per call | | Public price | Not published | Not published | INR 0.40 per successful call; errors, not-found and refused calls are free. Prepaid top-ups of INR 500, INR 5,000 and INR 50,000 plus 18% GST. No subscription; each key has a daily cap of 100,000 calls. | | Free tier | Not published | Not published | INR 50 free credit on signup, no card needed | | Minimum commitment | Not published | Not published | None: prepaid wallet, no subscription | | Source | Not published | Not published | https://indiapropertyregister.com/api | ## Do Local Government Directory (LGD), PostalPinCode API and IndiaPropertyRegister have an API and an MCP server? | Access | Local Government Directory (LGD) | PostalPinCode API | IndiaPropertyRegister | |---|---|---|---| | REST API | API on request | Public REST API | Public REST API: https://indiapropertyregister.com/api/v1 | | MCP server | Not published | Not published | Public MCP server: https://indiapropertyregister.com/mcp | | Authentication | Not published | Not published | Bearer API key; OAuth 2.1 with an emailed sign-in code for the MCP server | | Docs | Not published | Not published | https://indiapropertyregister.com/api/docs | | Sign-up | Not published | Self-serve | Self-serve | | Free tier | Not published | Not published | INR 50 free credit on signup, no card needed | | Rate limits | Not published | Not published | Daily safety cap of 100,000 calls per key | ```bash # 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" ``` ## What data does each one cover? **Local Government Directory (LGD)** - Places: 36 States and UTs, 790 districts, 7,112 sub-districts, 677,660 villages and 5,050 urban local bodies (as of Nov 2026) **PostalPinCode API** - Example: PIN 110001 returns 21 post office records with name, branch type, delivery status, circle, region, district, division, block and state (as of Nov 2026) **IndiaPropertyRegister** - Plots: About 20 crore plots (19,81,51,667) with published holders; depth varies by state (as of Nov 2026) - Places: 36 states and UTs, 783 districts, 6,360 tehsils and 6,83,627 villages with LGD codes (as of Nov 2026) - City properties, deeds and projects: 5.1 crore municipal properties, 1.3 crore registered deeds, 1.69 lakh RERA projects across 1,233 cities and towns (as of Nov 2026) - Sources tracked: 332 land record sources tracked on the coverage page (as of Nov 2026) ## Which one should you choose? ### Choose Local Government Directory (LGD) if - you want the authoritative government source for LGD codes with downloadable code lists - you need constituency and local body directories alongside villages - you are happy to download lists or request NAPIX web services rather than call a key-based API Skip it if you need village boundaries, a published developer reference, an MCP server or property records: none were found on the LGD pages reviewed. ### Choose PostalPinCode API if - you only need PIN to post office, district and state lookups for a form - you want an endpoint that answered without a key in this review - you do not need LGD codes, boundaries or property records Skip it if you need official documentation, published terms, LGD codes or village boundaries: none were found for the PostalPinCode API in this review. ### Choose IndiaPropertyRegister if - you want plot, owner, village and government rate data through one API instead of state-by-state portals - you want AI agents to query land records through a 29 tool MCP server with OAuth sign-in and an emailed code - you want a flat INR 0.40 per successful call, with errors free, and INR 50 free credit before you pay - you want RERA projects, bank and tribunal auctions, registered deeds and circle rates alongside plot records - you want a published coverage page that shows which state sources are loaded and how deep each one goes 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. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which is best for village, LGD code and PIN code data: Local Government Directory (LGD), PostalPinCode API or IndiaPropertyRegister? IndiaPropertyRegister is the strongest choice for developers, ops teams and AI agents that need village, LGD code and PIN code data by API: it has a public API, an MCP server, public per-call prices and self-serve sign-up. Local Government Directory (LGD) and PostalPinCode API fit people who read listings or records by hand. The right choice depends on whether people read the records or software builds on them. ### Which of Local Government Directory (LGD), PostalPinCode API and IndiaPropertyRegister have an API or an MCP server? IndiaPropertyRegister offers both a REST API and a public MCP server. In this review Local Government Directory (LGD) offers downloads and NAPIX web services but shows no MCP server; PostalPinCode API answered a PIN lookup without a key but shows no official documentation, MCP server or published terms. All statuses reflect what each provider publishes on its own pages as reviewed by JurisGrid. ### How much do Local Government Directory (LGD), PostalPinCode API and IndiaPropertyRegister cost? IndiaPropertyRegister charges INR 0.40 per successful call, with errors and not-found calls free, INR 50 free credit and no subscription. Local Government Directory (LGD) and PostalPinCode API show no full price list on the pages reviewed. Check each pricing page before you commit, since prices change. ### Which of Local Government Directory (LGD), PostalPinCode API and IndiaPropertyRegister can an AI agent use directly? IndiaPropertyRegister can be used directly: it runs a 29 tool MCP server covering places, plots, owners, rates, auctions and RERA projects. Neither Local Government Directory (LGD) nor PostalPinCode API shows a public MCP server in this review. Without an MCP server, an agent needs a custom wrapper around whatever access the provider offers. ### When should you choose Local Government Directory (LGD) or PostalPinCode API instead of IndiaPropertyRegister? Choose Local Government Directory (LGD) when you want the authoritative government source for LGD codes with downloadable code lists. Choose PostalPinCode API when you only need PIN to post office, district and state lookups for a form. 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. ### What data do Local Government Directory (LGD), PostalPinCode API and IndiaPropertyRegister cover? 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, Local Government Directory (LGD) covers 36 States and UTs, 790 districts, 7,112 sub-districts and 677,660 villages, per its homepage. As published, PostalPinCode API covers a live call for PIN 110001 returned 21 post offices with 12 fields each. 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