Society
National Land Commission Secretariat
Geographic Names Standardized Category: Open
This data contains the standardized village names in Bhutan achieved through a collaborative effort led by the Department of Local Governance and Disaster Management (DLGDM), with participation from key stakeholders including the National Land Commission Secretariat (NLCS), Department of Civil Registration and Census (DCRC), Department of Culture and Dzongkha Development (DoCDD), and the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB).
Keywords: [#standardized#village#dzongkhag]
National Land Commission Secretariat
Geographic Names Unstandardized Category: Open
This data contains the unstandardized Geographical names in Bhutan which was compiled by the Geoinformatics division with the help of Topographic division of NLCS through collaborations with LGs (Local governments) and local communities.
Keywords: [#unstandardized#dratshang#land mark#village#tsamdro#chiwog#gewog#lhakhang#school#lake#hill#goenpa#farm#town#grazing land#guest house]
National Land Commission Secretariat
Village Points Category: Open
The village dataset contains point features representing individual settlements and each point is identified by spatial attributes such as coordinates and settlement name. These features enable detailed mapping, spatial analysis, and effective administrative planning of village level infrastructure and services across Bhutan.
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National Land Commission Secretariat
Major Villages Category: Open
The major village dataset provides structured information on key settlements across Bhutan, categorized by class types such as Capital, Town, Village, Hamlet, and House. It captures village names, administrative associations, and geospatial locations to support planning and local governance.
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