The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word GRAM
G
R
A
M
More clues leading to the result GRAM
Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "E/.g /da/l/trouble/Indian village" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case e/.g /da/l/trouble/indian village = gram.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does GRAM mean?
GRAM noun- A unit of mass equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram. Symbol: g
- A leguminous plant grown for its seeds, especially the chickpea.
- The seeds of these plants.
- Grandmother
- Angry
- A photograph or video shared on this service.