Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Uttarakhand Village 'Khooni' Renamed 'Devigram' After Approval
A village in Uttarakhand called 'Khooni' is now called 'Devigram'.
The central government agreed to the change.
The government in the state made it official.
People in the village wanted the name changed for a long time.
The Chief Minister said this shows the government cares about what people want and their culture.
Khooni village in Uttarakhand is renamed Devigram.
The name change was approved by the central government.
The state revenue department issued a formal notification.
Local residents had requested the name change.
The Chief Minister stated the change reflects cultural sensitivity.
- Who
- Residents of Khooni village, the state government, and the central government.
- What
- Khooni village's name changed to Devigram.
- When
- Undisclosed, but recent.
- Where
- Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
- Why
- To reflect public sentiment and cultural sensitivity, as requested by residents.
- Previous Name
- Khooni village
- New Name
- Devigram
- Location
- Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand
- Approval
- Central Government
- Initiation
- Residents of the village