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'''Lakhne Wala''' (also '''Lakhnanwala''' and '''Lākhnewāla''') is a village of [[Mandi Bahauddin District]] in [[Punjab, Pakistan]],<ref name=mapcarta>[http://mapcarta.com/14690420 Lakhnewala] Mapcarta. Retrieved 8 August 2012.</ref> located between [[River Jhelum]] and [[River Chenab]]. The total area of the village is approximately 119,790,000 sq ft (approx. 11.13 km<sup>2</sup>) or 2750 acres. It is about 8 km east of the city of [[Mandi Bahauddin]]. North are [[Kot Baloch]], [[Rasul, Punjab|Rasul]] and the [[Government College of Technology, Rasul]].{{citation needed|date=August 2012}} It sits at 222 meters (728 feet) in average elevation.<ref name=mapcarta/> |
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==Climate== |
==Climate== |
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==Population== |
==Population== |
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There are approximately 1400 houses in village with a total of about 7500 people. The entire population of the village is [[Muslim]] who may attend |
There are approximately 1400 houses in village with a total of about 7500 people. The entire population of the village is [[Muslim]] who may attend 6 [[mosque]]s and 2 [[madrasah]]s. 3 [[women]][[madrasah]]There are 2100 registered voters, almost 45% of whom are women.{{citation needed|date=August 2012}} |
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==Economics== |
==Economics== |
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The majority of the people earn their livelihood through [[agriculture]] on the fertile land, using the peter engine method for [[irrigation]]. The most important crops are [[wheat]] (gandam), [[rice]] (chawal), [[sugarcane]] (kamad) and [[cotton]] which together account for more than 75% of the value of total crop output.{{citation needed|date=August 2012}} |
The majority of the people earn their livelihood through [[agriculture]] on the fertile land, using the peter engine method for [[irrigation]]. The most important crops are [[wheat]] (gandam), [[rice]] (chawal), [[sugarcane]] (kamad) [[Watermelon]] and [[cotton]] which together account for more than 75% of the value of total crop output.{{citation needed|date=August 2012}} |
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There are several bhathas ([[brick]] plants) and [[fish farming|fish farms]] in the village.{{citation needed|date=August 2012}} |
There are several bhathas ([[brick]] plants) [[poultry farming|poultry farms]] and [[fish farming|fish farms]] in the village.{{citation needed|date=August 2012}} |
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==Infrastructure== |
==Infrastructure== |
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It is common in most homes to have [[Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd]] (PTCL) phones or [[mobile phone]]s, [[television]]s and [[radio]]s. Almost |
It is common in most homes to have [[Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd]] (PTCL) phones or [[mobile phone]]s, [[television]]s and [[radio]]s. Almost 80% homes in the village also possess [[computer]]s with [[internet]] access.{{citation needed|date=August 2012}} Frustrated by high electric bills and the inconvenience of load sharing, residents of Lakhnewala decided not to pay their electric bills while realizing that this could result in the disconnection of their electrical service.<ref>{{cite news |title=Villagers pledge not to pay power bills |url=https://nation.com.pk/29-Jun-2012/villagers-pledge-not-to-pay-power-bills |accessdate=2019-11-26 |work=[[The Nation (Pakistan)]] |date=29 June 2012}}</ref> |
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There is [[hospital]] in the village, a doctor and health care worker.{{citation needed|date=August 2012}} |
There is [[hospital]] in the village, a doctor and health care worker.{{citation needed|date=August 2012}} |
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The village has a Government Boys Primary School, a Government Girls High School, and |
The village has a Government Boys Primary School, a Government Girls High School, and Three private schools. Almost every child of the village goes to school.{{citation needed|date=August 2012}} |
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== Notable Personalities of the Village == |
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* Ch Muhammad Aslam- Ex Senator & Ex MPA.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.senate.gov.pk/senate/manage/uploads/file/test/73-75.pdf|title=List of Senators for the period from 1973 to 75 along with their permanent addresses.|last=|first=|date=|website=http://www.senate.gov.pk/|publisher=SENATE SECRETARIAT|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.senate.gov.pk/senate/manage/uploads/file/test/75-77.pdf|title=List of Senators for the period from 1975 to 77 along with their permanent addresses|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=SENATE SECRETARIAT|access-date=}}</ref> He became senator for the first time in 1973 when the senate was formulated. He was re-elected again in 1975. He has been elected the member of lower house and has served as Provisional Minister Usher and Zakat. |
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* Commander (rETD) Sher Muhammad Gondal Advocate - First officer in armed forces of this town, District President Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Society Mandi Bahauddin |
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* Shan Ali Gondal (Late) -Horse Jockey -The Pakistani government named school and station to honour his services. |
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* Omar Hyatt Waraich - Advocate |
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* Hasan Aslam - PPP District General Secretary |
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* Kashif Iftikhar- Civil Judge |
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==References== |
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* [http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/national/25-Jul-2012/ex-servicemen-flay-life-threats-to-reporter Nawaiwaqt Group of Newspapers:]. The Nation. Retrieved 23 August 2012. |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.gomapper.com/travel/where-is/lakhnewala-located.html Lakhnewala map] |
* [http://www.gomapper.com/travel/where-is/lakhnewala-located.html Lakhnewala map] |
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Lakhnewala | |
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  Lakhnewala | |
| Coordinates: 32°22′N 73°20′E / 32.37°N 73.33°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| Elevation | 222 m (728 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Lakhne Wala (also Lakhnanwala and Lākhnewāla) is a village of Mandi Bahauddin District in Punjab, Pakistan,[1] located between River Jhelum and River Chenab. The total area of the village is approximately 119,790,000 sq ft (approx. 11.13 km2) or 2750 acres. It is about 8 km east of the city of Mandi Bahauddin. North are Kot Baloch, Rasul and the Government College of Technology, Rasul.[citation needed] It sits at 222 meters (728 feet) in average elevation.[1]
Climate
[edit]The summer begins in April; the hottest months are May, June and July with peak temperatures about 45 °C at noon. Winter begins in October; the coldest months are December through February, with frost in the January and February. Winter days are generally pleasant with maximum and minimum temperatures about 21.5 °C and 5.1 °C, respectively. Annual average rainfall is about 435 mm.[citation needed]
Population
[edit]There are approximately 1400 houses in village with a total of about 7500 people. The entire population of the village is Muslim who may attend 6 mosques and 2 madrasahs. 3 womenmadrasahThere are 2100 registered voters, almost 45% of whom are women.[citation needed]
Economics
[edit]The majority of the people earn their livelihood through agriculture on the fertile land, using the peter engine method for irrigation. The most important crops are wheat (gandam), rice (chawal), sugarcane (kamad) Watermelon and cotton which together account for more than 75% of the value of total crop output.[citation needed]
There are several bhathas (brick plants) poultry farms and fish farms in the village.[citation needed]
Infrastructure
[edit]It is common in most homes to have Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) phones or mobile phones, televisions and radios. Almost 80% homes in the village also possess computers with internet access.[citation needed] Frustrated by high electric bills and the inconvenience of load sharing, residents of Lakhnewala decided not to pay their electric bills while realizing that this could result in the disconnection of their electrical service.[2]
There is hospital in the village, a doctor and health care worker.[citation needed]
The village has a Government Boys Primary School, a Government Girls High School, and Three private schools. Almost every child of the village goes to school.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Lakhnewala Mapcarta. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
- ^ "Villagers pledge not to pay power bills". The Nation (Pakistan). 29 June 2012. Retrieved 2019-11-26.
External links
[edit]32°37′40″N 73°33′30″E / 32.62778°N 73.55833°E
