Khan Bela Village lies within Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala, Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census shows 9,654 residents – 4,846 males and 4,807 females. The gender distribution is almost equal with males at 50.2 percent. Covering 1,880 acres, Khan Bela has a population density of 5.13 persons per acre, indicating relatively high population concentration for a rural area. The village comprises 0.18 percent of Multan District’s population of 5,362,305.
Educational Progress in Khan Bela
The literacy rate reaches 36.5 percent for those aged 10 years and above, showing moderate educational development but still 24.91 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent. Males achieve 44.8 percent literacy while females show 27.9 percent, revealing educational disparity between genders. The male literacy gap with district average is 22.48 percentage points. Educational data reveals 884 males and 537 females completed primary but below matric. Matric but below degree includes 250 males and 174 females. Higher education shows 96 males and 49 females with degrees in Khan Bela.
Social Composition
Religious breakdown includes 9,623 Muslims and 31 people of other faiths. Khan Bela has 7,072 individuals aged 10 years and above, eligible for literacy measurement. Adults aged 18 years and above number 5,231, representing the working population. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above count 492 individuals.
Infrastructure and Development
Despite population pressure from high density, this town maintains reasonable educational standards compared to smaller settlements. The village shows better achievements than neighbors, suggesting presence of educational facilities. The relatively high population density requires efficient land use. Its size makes it an important rural center.