Bhuvan OGC Services — WMS / WFS / WMTS¶
Add India's national GIS layers directly to QGIS or your web app — no download needed.
Provider
NRSC / ISRO
Base URL
https://bhuvan-vec1.nrsc.gov.in/bhuvan/wmsAccess Level
🟢 No Login for WMS | 🟡 Login for WFS Downloads
Standards
WMS 1.1.1, WFS 2.0, WMTS
Coverage
All India — Administrative, Thematic layers
License
Free for non-commercial use
Available Bhuvan WMS Endpoints¶
| Endpoint | URL | What It Has |
|---|---|---|
| Vector Layer 1 | https://bhuvan-vec1.nrsc.gov.in/bhuvan/wms |
Districts, states, roads, rivers |
| Vector Layer 2 | https://bhuvan-vec2.nrsc.gov.in/bhuvan/wms |
Villages, blocks, talukas |
| Satellite Imagery | https://bhuvan-ras1.nrsc.gov.in/bhuvan/wms |
LISS-III, Cartosat imagery tiles |
| Thematic Maps | https://bhuvan-app1.nrsc.gov.in/bhuvan/wms |
LULC, Forest, Soil |
GetCapabilities (to discover all layers):
Open this URL in your browser to see the full list of available layers in XML format.Key Layer Names¶
| Layer Name | Description |
|---|---|
india:INDIA_STATE |
State boundaries |
india:INDIA_DISTRICT |
District boundaries |
india:INDIA_SUBDISTRICT |
Sub-district / Tehsil |
india:INDIA_VILLAGE |
Village boundaries |
india:INDIA_ROADS_NH |
National Highways |
india:INDIA_RIVER_MAJOR |
Major rivers |
india:INDIA_RAILROADS |
Railway lines |
india:INDIA_URBAN |
Urban agglomeration boundaries |
How to Add Bhuvan WMS to QGIS¶
- Open QGIS → Layer menu → Add Layer → Add WMS/WMTS Layer...
- Click "New" to create a connection
- Fill in:
- Name:
Bhuvan Vector 1 - URL:
https://bhuvan-vec1.nrsc.gov.in/bhuvan/wms - Click "OK" → Click "Connect"
- Browse the layer list → Select
india:INDIA_DISTRICT - Click "Add" → Close
- The district boundaries appear on your map canvas!
Python: Query WFS and Save as Shapefile¶
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