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How to change village name in india ?


25-Jul-2024 (In Civil Law)
I am from Andhra Pradesh West Godavari My Village People want to change the Name of the village Can anyone tell me how to change village name and to whom we have to aproach and what are the necessary things we have to do?
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Answer #1
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In India, changing a village name officially involves a formal process starting with an application to the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) and District Collector, usually backed by public support through a Gram Sabha resolution or petition. The proposal is then forwarded to the State Government, which, after due verification and approvals, can change the name through an executive order. In some cases, especially where constitutional recognition is involved, an amendment at a higher level may be required. For updating the new name on platforms like Google Maps, individuals cannot directly alter political or administrative place names, but they can submit feedback or corrections with supporting documents through Google Maps, after which the changes will be reviewed and updated if verified.

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Answer #2
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Hi you have to approach the Revenue DIvisional officer and Collector. You should get the representation signed by the people, panchayat/gram sabha and forward it to Revenue Divisional officer who in turn will forward it to collector. Collector will forward the report to Government and government will order an public hearing and if majority concur for change of name, then will pass resolution to change the name either through Assembly or through gazette. The process will take 18 months time and can be speeded up if you have any ruling party politician supportive of your cause.
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Answer #3
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If you want to change your village name so for that you need to meet with you village sarpanch and with village elders thereafter you can meet with in person with an advocate where they can provide you better guidelines regarding your matter in the regard your matter you can have a better guidelines regarding the matter.
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Answer #4
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Changes in the names of villages, towns etc. should be discouraged as far as possible. No change should be agreed to unless there are compelling reasons to justify it and all proposals should be referred to the Ministry of Home Affairs before any change is made.Names of villages etc. having a historical connection should not be changed as far as possible. Change should not be made merely on grounds of local patriotism or for linguistic reasons, e.g. villages etc. should not be renamed after national leaders merely to show respect to them or for satisfying local sentiment in the matter of language etc. An exception can,
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