Integrating Cadastral Map for Smart Village Initiatives (Udaipur, India) with GIS: A Novel Approach for Rural Maps Reconstruction

Abstract. In this paper, four Gram Panchayats were selected from the Udaipur district in India as study areas (Bambora, Bori, Sulawas, and Sihad Gram Panchayat). The research aims to reconstruct rural maps using a novel approach that combines traditional cadastral data with advanced geospatial techniques and socio-economic datasets. By leveraging GIS, the project seeks to enhance land management, improve resource allocation, and support sustainable development in rural areas. The methodology involves digitizing and georeferencing existing cadastral maps, integrating them with spatial and non-spatial data, and creating thematic maps for various resources such as soil, water, and land use. The LULC classification achieved an overall accuracy of 94.33%, revealing that over 59% of the area remains fallow, with dense forest and crop land comprising 10.88% and 2.88%, respectively. This paper discusses the critical importance of maps for spatial analysis and demonstrates the practical benefits of resource mapping within the Smart Village initiative. The resulting integrated GIS-based system provides a scalable and replicable framework for village-level planning, decentralized governance, and participatory development. It ultimately contributes to the empowerment and economic growth of rural communities, aligning with India’s Digital India and Smart Village programs.