Behli is a rural settlement / town which is located in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census documented 7,508 residents – 3,710 males and 3,798 females. Females slightly outnumber males at 50.6 percent. The village extends over 1,812 acres, yielding a population density of 4.14 persons per acre, indicating relatively high population concentration.
Educational Success
Behli demonstrates a 56.0 percent literacy rate among those 10 years and above. Male literacy reaches 62.5 percent while female literacy achieves 49.5 percent, showing relatively balanced educational access compared to other villages. Primary but below matric education was completed by 683 males and 373 females. Matric but below degree includes 240 males and 77 females. Higher education shows 80 males and 26 females with degrees, indicating better educational infrastructure.
Population Structure in Behli
Religious data indicates 7,507 Muslims and 1 person of another faith. Age groups show 5,191 individuals aged 10 years and above, representing the literate population base. Adults aged 18 years and above number 3,817, forming the workforce. The elderly aged 60 years and above count 469 individuals. Despite the high population density, Behli’s educational achievements stand out among villages in the region, suggesting effective use of available resources for education development.