* As a common noun: You do not capitalize "village" when it is used as a general term.
* Example: "They lived in a small village nestled among the hills."
* As a proper noun: You do capitalize "village" when it is part of a specific place name.
* Example: "We visited the quaint Village of Oakhaven."
* As part of a title: You do capitalize "village" if it is part of a title, such as a book or movie title.
* Example: "The Secret Life of the Village."
So, to answer your question directly, you don't capitalize "village" unless it is part of a proper noun or a title.