Bhuvan · NRSC
Bhuvan Thematic Datasets
Bhuvan thematic layers are used for GIS work on land use, hydrology, hazards, and other spatial themes.
Public dashboardVery large
Host / institution
NRSC / ISRO · NRSC / ISRO
Geography
India
Time coverage
Multiple thematic product years
Update frequency
Product-dependent
What this is best for
India-wide thematic spatial layers for GIS workflows
Main limitations
Product-specific licenses and access steps
Quick answers
Short research-facing answers derived from this catalog record.
- What is Bhuvan used for?
- India-wide thematic spatial layers for GIS workflows
- How do you access Bhuvan data?
- Bhuvan is labeled “Public dashboard” on this guide. Open the access portal or documentation links on the record for the current host process—do not assume open download if registration or a DUA is required.
- What geography and time does Bhuvan cover?
- Geography: India. Time coverage: Multiple thematic product years.
- What are the main limitations of Bhuvan?
- Product-specific licenses and access steps
Guides for using this data
Official portals, user guides, codebooks, and tutorials for access and analysis.
Variables5
Live-fetched bhuvan.nrsc.gov.in (2026-07-09): Bhuvan-Indian Geoportal of ISRO. Representative fields for the page table — verify the full dictionary on the official site.
Sourced from live host documentation
Pairs well with
Many Indian data problems need survey + administrative combinations.