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data.gov.in: government and public data provider with API access on request
- Govt data
- API on request
- Self-serve
- Free credit
Reviewed
Key facts
- What it is
- data.gov.in is a government and public data provider with API access on request. India's Open Government Data portal; a free API key from a registered account unlocks its resource APIs, per third-party docs.
- Data covered
- data.gov.in lists All datasets published on the portal, as of Nov 2026.
- API
- data.gov.in: API on request.
- MCP
- data.gov.in: Not published.
- Pricing
- data.gov.in pricing: Free, with public prices, as of Nov 2026.
- Sign-up
- data.gov.in sign-up: Self-serve; Free API key (per third-party docs; official page not checked).
- Best for
- Buyers who want prices they can check before signing up.
- Score
- data.gov.in has a JurisGrid score of 38 out of 100, reviewed Nov 2026.
What does data.gov.in do?
India's Open Government Data portal; a free API key from a registered account unlocks its resource APIs, per third-party docs.
India's Open Government Data portal; a free API key from a registered account unlocks its resource APIs, per third-party docs. Coverage as published: All datasets published on the portal. An API is mentioned but no public documentation was found.
What data does data.gov.in cover?
data.gov.in lists All datasets published on the portal, as of Nov 2026.
- Coverage: All datasets published on the portalas of Nov 2026 · Sourceopens the source page
Does data.gov.in have an API or an MCP server?
data.gov.in: API on request; no public MCP server found.
| Access | data.gov.in |
|---|---|
| REST API | API on request |
| MCP server | Not published |
| Authentication | Not published |
| Docs | Not published |
| Sign-up | Self-serve |
| Free tier | Free API key (per third-party docs; official page not checked) |
| Rate limits | Not published |
"Not published" means the provider does not state this on a public page. It is not a judgement on the product.
How much does data.gov.in cost?
Free API key (per third-party docs; official page not checked).
| Pricing | data.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free |
| Public price | Free API key (per third-party docs; official page not checked) |
| Free tier | Free API key (per third-party docs; official page not checked) |
| Minimum commitment | Not published |
| Source | Not published |
"Not published" means the provider does not state this on a public page. It is not a judgement on the product.
How does data.gov.in score?
data.gov.in scores 38 out of 100 on JurisGrid's nine criteria, from public evidence checked in Nov 2026.
Data coverage and depthweight 20%
data.gov.in3 of 4
Coverage as published: All datasets published on the portal. Sourceopens the source page · checked
Freshness and update cadenceweight 12%
data.gov.in0 of 4
No update cadence is published on the pages reviewed, so this scores low by design. Sourceopens the source page · checked
API availabilityweight 15%
data.gov.in1 of 4
An API is mentioned but no public documentation was found. Sourceopens the source page · checked
MCP and agent readinessweight 13%
data.gov.in0 of 4
No MCP server or agent specification was found on the pages reviewed. Sourceopens the source page · checked
Pricing transparencyweight 12%
data.gov.in2 of 4
Prices are only partly public: Free API key (per third-party docs; official page not checked). Sourceopens the source page · checked
Self-serve sign-up and free trialweight 10%
data.gov.in4 of 4
Self-serve sign-up with a free tier or free credit is stated. Sourceopens the source page · checked
Documentation and developer experienceweight 8%
data.gov.in1 of 4
Only a marketing page describes the API. Sourceopens the source page · checked
Track record and trustweight 5%
data.gov.in0 of 4
No founding year, named customers or security posture were found on the pages reviewed. Sourceopens the source page · checked
Product depth beyond dataweight 5%
data.gov.in1 of 4
A basic search or lookup interface is described. Sourceopens the source page · checked
Show scorecard as a table
| Criterion | Weight | data.gov.in |
|---|---|---|
| Data coverage and depth | 20 | 3 of 4 |
| Freshness and update cadence | 12 | 0 of 4 |
| API availability | 15 | 1 of 4 |
| MCP and agent readiness | 13 | 0 of 4 |
| Pricing transparency | 12 | 2 of 4 |
| Self-serve sign-up and free trial | 10 | 4 of 4 |
| Documentation and developer experience | 8 | 1 of 4 |
| Track record and trust | 5 | 0 of 4 |
| Product depth beyond data | 5 | 1 of 4 |
| Total score | 100 | 38 |
Low levels on freshness, pricing, sign-up and docs can reflect missing public information, not a judgement that the product is poor. How we score.
Who is data.gov.in best for?
Buyers who want prices they can check before signing up.
Best for
- Buyers who want prices they can check before signing up
- Teams that want to try the product before paying
Not ideal for
- Developers who need a documented public API
- Agent workflows that require a public MCP server
What are the alternatives to data.gov.in?
Alternatives to data.gov.in in government and public data include eCourtsIndia, Nyaykosh and Local Government Directory (LGD).
Nyaykosh
Government law-as-code project exposing provisions, rules and penalty schedules as JSON through open REST APIs that need no key, per NeGD.
Local Government Directory (LGD)
Official standard directory of Indian states, districts, sub-districts, villages and local bodies, with code lists to download and web services through NAPIX.
adwait-ai mcp_data_gov_in
Python MCP server for data.gov.in dataset discovery and analysis; needs a data.gov.in API key set as DATA_GOV_API_KEY.
API Setu
MeitY open API platform with 1,800+ onboarded organisations and 4,200+ published APIs; developers must request access through the API gateway team.
PostalPinCode API
Public JSON endpoint returning India Post office records for a PIN code, including branch type, district, division, circle and state.
Where does data.gov.in rank?
data.gov.in appears in 2 JurisGrid rankings.
- Best government data APIs in India: ranked 6 of 14
- Best village, LGD code and PIN code data sources in India: ranked 3 of 5
Questions about data.gov.in
Does data.gov.in have an API?
data.gov.in offers API access on request, with documentation and keys arranged through its team rather than a public sign-up. JurisGrid found no public API reference on the pages reviewed in Nov 2026.
Does data.gov.in have an MCP server?
No public MCP server was found for data.gov.in on the pages JurisGrid reviewed in Nov 2026. An AI agent would need to use the website or arranged API access instead.
How much does data.gov.in cost?
data.gov.in publishes its prices. Free API key (per third-party docs; official page not checked). Prices change, so check the provider's pricing page before you commit.
What is data.gov.in's JurisGrid score?
data.gov.in scores 38 out of 100 on JurisGrid's nine criterion rubric, reviewed Nov 2026. Its strongest weighted criterion is data coverage and depth at level 3 of 4. Each level is backed by a public source shown on this page.
What are the alternatives to data.gov.in?
Alternatives to data.gov.in in government and public data include eCourtsIndia, Nyaykosh and Local Government Directory (LGD). Compare their coverage, API and MCP access and pricing on their JurisGrid profiles before you choose.