Lookhi

Lookhi is a village located in Kosli tehsil, Rewari district, Haryana, India.[1]

Lookhi
Village
Lookhi
Location in Haryana, India
Lookhi
Lookhi (India)
Coordinates: 28.3864168°N 76.3687134°E / 28.3864168; 76.3687134
Country India
StateHaryana
DistrictRewari
Languages
  OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
123303
ISO 3166 codeIN-HR
Vehicle registrationHR - 43
Nearest cityKanina / Kosli
Lok Sabha constituencyRohtak
Vidhan Sabha constituencyKosli
Websiteharyana.gov.in

The village history is glorious it was known by the name Lakhipur but with time its name shortened to Lookhi. It is situated on the KosliKanina road and is equidistant from both cities. It is a large village with an approximate population of 6000 to 8000.Many people of this village are commissioned as airmen like Devprakash Sharma who served 20 years in Indian Air Force.People like Devender Kumar are serving till now as an Havaldar in CISF. Officers from this village are also serving the nation people like Durgesh Prasad who is serving as lt.commander in the Indian Navy. The people like them are very disciplined and calm. This village has an Arya Samaj temple, the temple was paved in 1957 by prospective Arya of village. Hawan and certain cultural activities also performed in Arya Samaj temple for the peace and calmness of village. The village is known for its vast contribution in the movement of Indian independence. Over 25 residents of Lookhi participated in the Indian independence movement.

Education

The village has earned a name for high literacy rate among females, as the village have produced 326 female teachers.[2]

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