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Ronit Jadhav
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Discover DIGIPIN: The Future of Addressing in India

Have you ever wondered how a geo-coded addressing system could transform the way services are delivered? Now, you can see it in action! Check out Live Demo to explore DIGIPIN in real-time and experience its transformative potential.


Simplifying Addressing with DIGIPIN

The Department of India Post, in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad, has developed a standardized, geo-coded addressing system: DIGIPIN. This innovative system is designed to simplify addressing for public and private service delivery, streamline logistics, and enhance emergency responses.

At the heart of this initiative is a National Level Addressing Grid-based system, a robust pillar of Geospatial Governance aiming to revolutionize public service delivery across the nation.


What is DIGIPIN?

DIGIPIN divides India’s geographical territory into uniform 4-meter by 4-meter units, assigning each unit a unique 10-digit alphanumeric code derived from its latitude and longitude coordinates. This system ensures precise and scalable addressing solutions, paving the way for efficient logistics and disaster management.


Core Features of DIGIPIN

  • Grid System: Divides India into 4m x 4m units.
  • Unique Addressing Code: Each unit gets a 10-character alphanumeric code.
  • Privacy-Friendly: Publicly accessible with no personal data stored.
  • Adaptable: Easily integrates with GIS applications for various use cases.

Explore DIGIPIN's Capabilities

To make DIGIPIN accessible for developers, I have created an npm package named digipin, enabling you to generate DIGIPIN codes from latitude/longitude or decode them back into coordinates.

Installation

npm install digipin
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Example Usage

import digipin from 'digipin';

// Get DIGIPIN from latitude and longitude
const digipinCode = digipin.getDIGIPINFromLatLon(28.6139, 77.2090);
console.log(digipinCode); // Example DIGIPIN code

// Get latitude and longitude from DIGIPIN
const coordinates = digipin.getLatLonFromDIGIPIN(digipinCode);
console.log(coordinates); // { latitude: 28.6139, longitude: 77.2090 }
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The Advantages of DIGIPIN

DIGIPIN offers significant benefits:

  1. Precise Geospatial Data: Enhances logistics, emergency responses, and public services.
  2. Scalability: Adaptable for GIS applications across various industries.
  3. Accessibility: Open to public use with no data privacy concerns.

Transform Your Applications with DIGIPIN

With DIGIPIN, the future of addressing is here. Start leveraging this groundbreaking system in your projects with the digipin npm package or use it to explore and map your surroundings with precision.

For a deep dive into the technical aspects of DIGIPIN, refer to the official DIGIPIN Technical Document.

Credits: The DIGIPIN project was developed by the Department of India Post in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad.


Ready to Experience DIGIPIN?

Don't miss the chance to see it in action! Visit Live Demo and contributions are welcomed.

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