Question

I have two input box:

<input name="adrs" id="adrs" type="text">
<input name="city" id="city" type="text">

Now I want when user write this, is there any way by which i can tell the user that given address is not on google map? Any simple method , I am using EasyGoogleMap.class.php class. Please suggest me any jquery method to show the message

Answer 1

You would have to geocode the address and analyze the returned data. I don’t know what class you’re using – maybe it already contains a geocoding function. If not, this article gives a complete rundown on how to program this in PHP.

The returned address will contain a accuracy field.

The accuracy codes that will interest you most are

7   Intersection level accuracy.
8   Address level accuracy.
9   Premise (building name, property name, shopping center, etc.) level accuracy.

If you get a code 8 and above, you can safely assume the address is on Google Maps. If it’s below, it’s not, or not exactly.

You can look up all accuracy codes here.