GIS-Based Land Records App Development
Budget: ₹75,000 – ₹150,000 INR
Job Post: GIS Developer + Full-Stack Engineer for Land Records + Maps MVP (Ahmedabad District)
Project Overview
I am building a pilot application that allows users to stand on a piece of land in Ahmedabad District (Gujarat, India) and instantly view its land parcel details (survey number / 7/12 extract reference) on a map.
I already have village cadastral maps (464 villages) in PDF format. The goal is to convert these into map overlays, integrate them with Google Maps (or open-source alternatives like Mapbox/MapLibre), and build a simple app (mobile/web) that shows the land parcel when the user shares their GPS location.
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Phase 1 (Pilot Scope – 5 Villages)
1. GIS Data Processing
Convert village cadastral maps (PDF) into usable geospatial format.
If raster → georeference with known landmarks (roads, rivers, boundaries).
Export as GeoJSON / Shapefile / PostGIS-compatible polygons.
2. Backend Development
Set up PostgreSQL + PostGIS database.
API endpoint: input GPS (lat/lon) → return parcel polygon + survey number.
Spatial queries: ST_Contains, ST_Distance for nearest parcel lookup.
Host via Node.js/Python backend (REST/GraphQL).
3. Frontend (Basic App / Demo)
Web or Mobile (React/React Native/Flutter).
Map integration (Google Maps SDK OR MapLibre/Mapbox).
Show GPS blue dot, highlight parcel boundary, display survey number.
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Deliverables (Pilot)
5 villages digitized + integrated into PostGIS.
Running demo app (web or Android APK) that:
Uses GPS to find the parcel.
Highlights it on the map.
Displays survey number + link to official record (if available).
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Required Skills
Strong GIS experience: QGIS, GDAL/OGR, map georeferencing.
Knowledge of PostGIS and spatial queries.
Experience with GeoServer / TileServer GL / vector tiles.
Backend development: Node.js / Python (FastAPI / Express).
Frontend: React / React Native / Flutter with Google Maps / MapLibre integration.
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Budget & Engagement
Pilot (5 villages): Fixed price preferred (₹50,000–₹1,00,000 / AUD $1,000–$2,000).
If successful, long-term work to scale to all 464 villages of Ahmedabad and beyond (larger contract).
Open to hourly for the right candidate (₹800–₹2,000/hr depending on expertise).
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Nice-to-Have
Experience with Indian land records (7/12, AnyROR, Bhulekh, etc.).
Understanding of legal/data compliance for government datasets.
Past work integrating cadastral maps with Google Maps / Mapbox.
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Timeline
Pilot delivery: 4–6 weeks.
Expansion: continuous engagement if pilot is successful.
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How to Apply
When applying, please include:
1. Examples of past GIS or mapping projects (links/screenshots).
2. Your experience with georeferencing PDFs / cadastral maps.
3. Tech stack you recommend for this project.
4. Whether you prefer fixed price or hourly for the pilot.
Project Overview
I am building a pilot application that allows users to stand on a piece of land in Ahmedabad District (Gujarat, India) and instantly view its land parcel details (survey number / 7/12 extract reference) on a map.
I already have village cadastral maps (464 villages) in PDF format. The goal is to convert these into map overlays, integrate them with Google Maps (or open-source alternatives like Mapbox/MapLibre), and build a simple app (mobile/web) that shows the land parcel when the user shares their GPS location.
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Phase 1 (Pilot Scope – 5 Villages)
1. GIS Data Processing
Convert village cadastral maps (PDF) into usable geospatial format.
If raster → georeference with known landmarks (roads, rivers, boundaries).
Export as GeoJSON / Shapefile / PostGIS-compatible polygons.
2. Backend Development
Set up PostgreSQL + PostGIS database.
API endpoint: input GPS (lat/lon) → return parcel polygon + survey number.
Spatial queries: ST_Contains, ST_Distance for nearest parcel lookup.
Host via Node.js/Python backend (REST/GraphQL).
3. Frontend (Basic App / Demo)
Web or Mobile (React/React Native/Flutter).
Map integration (Google Maps SDK OR MapLibre/Mapbox).
Show GPS blue dot, highlight parcel boundary, display survey number.
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Deliverables (Pilot)
5 villages digitized + integrated into PostGIS.
Running demo app (web or Android APK) that:
Uses GPS to find the parcel.
Highlights it on the map.
Displays survey number + link to official record (if available).
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Required Skills
Strong GIS experience: QGIS, GDAL/OGR, map georeferencing.
Knowledge of PostGIS and spatial queries.
Experience with GeoServer / TileServer GL / vector tiles.
Backend development: Node.js / Python (FastAPI / Express).
Frontend: React / React Native / Flutter with Google Maps / MapLibre integration.
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Budget & Engagement
Pilot (5 villages): Fixed price preferred (₹50,000–₹1,00,000 / AUD $1,000–$2,000).
If successful, long-term work to scale to all 464 villages of Ahmedabad and beyond (larger contract).
Open to hourly for the right candidate (₹800–₹2,000/hr depending on expertise).
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Nice-to-Have
Experience with Indian land records (7/12, AnyROR, Bhulekh, etc.).
Understanding of legal/data compliance for government datasets.
Past work integrating cadastral maps with Google Maps / Mapbox.
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Timeline
Pilot delivery: 4–6 weeks.
Expansion: continuous engagement if pilot is successful.
---
How to Apply
When applying, please include:
1. Examples of past GIS or mapping projects (links/screenshots).
2. Your experience with georeferencing PDFs / cadastral maps.
3. Tech stack you recommend for this project.
4. Whether you prefer fixed price or hourly for the pilot.
Related categories:
Python
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Geolocation
Node.js
Geospatial
GeoServer
FastAPI