Know Your Location

Know Your Location
Explore Your Exact Geographic Information Instantly

Know Your Location is an innovative geolocation application developed by CHiPS (Chhattisgarh Infotech Promotion Society) that provides users with comprehensive and precise information about their current location. Whether you're a traveler, researcher, government official, or simply curious about your surroundings, this app is designed to deliver detailed geographic data at your fingertips.

KEY FEATURES:

📍 PRECISE COORDINATES
Real-time latitude and longitude tracking with up to 6 decimal precision. Instant coordinate display on an interactive map with easy copy and share functionality.

🗺️ COMPREHENSIVE LOCATION DATA
Get detailed administrative information including State & Division, District & Tehsil, Block & Gram Panchayat, Village & Municipality, RI Details, and House Code/Halka Code information.

🌐 INTERACTIVE MAP INTERFACE
Real-time map visualization with multiple map types - Normal, Satellite, Terrain, and Hybrid. Smooth zoom controls and visual boundary overlays for administrative areas.

🔍 ADVANCED SEARCH
Search locations by name or address with reverse geocoding for complete address lookup.

📊 CLEAN TABULAR DISPLAY
Hierarchical view of location information with bilingual support (English and Hindi) and descriptive icons for easy understanding.

🌙 USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE
Dark and Light theme support with responsive design for all screen sizes and intuitive navigation.

🌍 MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT
Full support for English and Hindi languages with seamless switching and bilingual location names.

USE CASES:
✓ Government Officials - Survey and document location information
✓ Researchers & Students - Gather geographic and demographic data
✓ Travelers - Discover detailed information about places
✓ Urban Planners - Analyze administrative boundaries
✓ Geography Enthusiasts - Study detailed geographic divisions

WHY CHOOSE KNOW YOUR LOCATION?
✓ Accuracy - Highly accurate geographic information
✓ Privacy - Government app with strict data security
✓ Speed - Instant location information
✓ Free - Completely free service
✓ Secure - Data protection guaranteed
✓ India-Focused - Specialized for accurate India location data

HOW TO USE:
1. Allow location access permission
2. App automatically displays your current location
3. Swipe up to view comprehensive details
4. Switch map types as needed
5. Search for other locations
6. Copy coordinates or share details

PERMISSIONS:
- Location Permission (GPS access)
- Internet Permission (maps and services)
- Camera Permission (optional, for location photography)

TECHNICAL SPECS:
- Minimum Android: 7.0+
- Data Usage: Minimal (~5MB per session)
- Storage: ~50-100MB including maps
- Requires: Internet connection

DEVELOPED BY:
CHiPS (Chhattisgarh Infotech Promotion Society)
Government of Chhattisgarh

Part of the government's digital initiative to provide citizens with easy access to geographic and administrative information.

PRIVACY & SECURITY:
✓ Secure location data processing
✓ No personal information stored without consent
✓ Complies with India's data protection standards
✓ Complete privacy policy included in app

Recent changes:
Fixed map hangs with instant offline masking, locked rotation, zoom limited to 7–17, panning restricted to Chhattisgarh, and moved basemap switcher to top-left.