What is a village census code?
A village census code is a unique code used in Census records to identify a village.
Census Code Lookup
Village Census Code Search
A village census code is a unique code used in Census records to identify a village. Search by census code or village name to open the correct village page.
Village Census Code Search helps you find the Census 2011 village code by village name, district, state or code. A Census village code is different from a postal PIN code.
Key Facts
- Village Records
- 640,498 Census 2011 village records
- States and UTs
- 35
- Districts
- 629
- Local Admin Units
- 5,881
Search village census code
Enter the full census village code or a village name. The result shows the state code, district code, sub-district code and exact village page.
How this page helps
- A Census village code identifies a village in Census records.
- A Census village code is not the same as a postal PIN code.
- Use the full village code when possible for the best result.
- You can also search by village name, district or state.
Census code and PIN code are different
A Census village code is used in Census records to identify a village. A postal PIN code is used by India Post for mail routing and can cover more than one village or post office area.
- Use Census village code for matching a Census 2011 village record.
- Use postal PIN code for address and post office checks.
- Always verify official certificates, land records or address work with the relevant authority.
What a village result can show
A matching village page can include the fields below where they are available in the source data.
- State, district and local administrative unit such as tehsil, taluka, mandal, tahasil or sub-district.
- Census village code, population, households and recorded village area.
- Nearest town, facility coverage, land-use details, postal context and bank service context where matched.
Data and verification
Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. The District Census Handbook is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Use these tools for search and comparison, then verify legal, land, revenue, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details from official sources.
- Vill is an informational directory, not an official government website.
- Census village codes and postal PIN codes are different identifiers.
- Postal and bank service details should be checked with the relevant official or service provider before important use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is village Census code the same as PIN code?
No. A Census village code and a postal PIN code are different. This page searches Census village codes.
How do I search a village code?
Enter the full village census code or type the village name and select the correct result by state and district.
Can two villages have the same name but different Census codes?
Yes. Many villages share a name. The Census village code, state, district and local administrative unit help identify the exact record.
Where should I verify a Census village code?
Use Vill for search and comparison, then verify important use with official Census or government records.