Hafiz Wala Sharqi is situated in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census recorded 3,406 residents in this village, comprising 1,644 males and 1,762 females. Females form the majority at 51.7 percent while males constitute 48.3 percent of the population. The village spans 3,045 acres (12.32 square kilometers), representing 0.33 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 1.12 persons per acre, Hafiz Wala Sharqi is sparsely populated, providing ample land per resident. The village accounts for 0.06 percent of Multan District’s population of 5,362,305.
Educational Performance in Hafiz Wala Sharqi
The literacy rate stands at 31.8 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is 29.61 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 45.8 percent while female literacy drops to 19.2 percent, revealing a significant gender gap. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Hafiz Wala Sharqi lags behind by 21.48 and 36.07 percentage points respectively. Educational attainment shows 305 males and 140 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 114 males and 32 females qualified. Higher education remains limited with 27 males and 7 females holding degrees, indicating restricted access to advanced educational facilities.
Social Composition
Religious data reveals 3,403 Muslims and 3 individuals of other faiths. Hafiz Wala Sharqi has 2,393 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 1,815, representing the working-age group. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 242 individuals.
Development Aspects
Despite having abundant land resources with low population density, the educational indicators, particularly the 19.2 percent female literacy, highlight need for improved educational infrastructure to utilize the village’s potential effectively.
Hafiz Wala Sharqi Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,406 | 0.06% of district |
| Males | 1,644 (48.3%) | – |
| Females | 1,762 (51.7%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 31.8% | 29.61% below district |
| Male Literacy | 45.8% | 21.48% below district |
| Female Literacy | 19.2% | 36.07% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 3,045 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 12.32 | 0.33% of district |
| Density | 1.12/acre | – |