Village Location

Village Map and Location

Browse village location context by state, district, local administrative unit and nearest town. Exact map coordinates are shown only when verified coordinates are available.

In short:

Village Map and Location explains location fields such as state, district, local administrative unit, nearest town and verified coordinates where available. It is for orientation, not legal boundary or survey use.

Key Facts

Village Records
640,498 Census 2011 village records
States and UTs
35
Districts
629
Local Admin Units
5,881

Village location information

Use this page to understand village location through state, district, sub-district, nearest town and administrative codes. Exact map coordinates should be shown only when verified coordinate data is available.

  • Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) records can show administrative location and nearest town information where listed.
  • Map pins and latitude/longitude should be shown only when verified coordinate data is available.
  • Do not use this directory for legal boundary, land survey or emergency navigation.

Location fields that may appear

Village pages may show location context from the available source data. Availability differs by record.

  • State, district and local administrative unit such as tehsil, taluka, mandal, tahasil or sub-district.
  • Nearest town, district headquarters distance and sub-district headquarters distance where reported.
  • Latitude and longitude only when verified coordinate data is available.

Safe use of map information

Use map and distance details for general orientation. Do not use them for land boundaries, ownership, official surveys, court matters, emergency travel or navigation decisions.

  • Village boundaries can differ from search-engine map pins.
  • Distance fields can be historical or approximate in source records.
  • Official or local verification is needed before important travel, legal or administrative use.

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.

Search village location

Search by village name, state, district or census village code to open the exact village page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see a village map here?

Village location context is available by state, district and sub-district. Exact map pins are shown only when verified coordinates are available.

Can this be used for land boundaries?

No. Please verify land, boundary and survey details from official records.

Why do some villages not show exact coordinates?

Exact coordinates are shown only when reliable coordinate data is available. Many Census 2011 village records provide administrative location rather than precise latitude and longitude.

What is nearest town information?

Nearest town information is a source-data location reference that helps with orientation. It should not be treated as a live travel or emergency guide.

Can I use Google Maps or OpenStreetMap with Vill?

You can use external maps for general checks, but verify important location, boundary and survey details from official or local sources.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 31 May 2026.