Kanun is a village located in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, the village has a population of 14,029 residents, making it one of the largest rural settlements in the region. The population comprises 7,030 males and 6,999 females, with males constituting approximately 50.1 percent and females 49.9 percent of the total population.
Educational Development in Kanun
The literacy rate stands at 44.3 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. Male literacy reaches 60.5 percent while female literacy is 28.0 percent, showing a significant gender gap. Educational attainment reveals that 1,719 males and 760 females have completed primary but below matric education. At the matric but below degree level, 443 males and 163 females have achieved this qualification. In higher education, 190 males and 43 females possess degrees or above, indicating KANUN has better access to educational facilities than smaller villages.
Community Profile
The religious composition shows that 14,008 residents follow Islam while 21 individuals practice other faiths. The age structure reveals 9,910 individuals aged 10 years and above, representing the literate-eligible population. The adult population of 18 years and above comprises 7,258 persons, forming the productive workforce. The senior citizen population aged 60 years and above includes 737 individuals who preserve traditional knowledge and cultural heritage.
Geographic Resources of Kanun Village
The village encompasses an area of 6,663 acres, providing substantial land for agricultural and residential purposes. This extensive land area supports diverse farming activities and offers excellent potential for agricultural development. The considerable acreage enables the residents of Kanun village to sustain a large population through agricultural production and related economic activities.