Hootwala is located in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, the village has 7,645 residents consisting of 3,882 males and 3,763 females. Males form 50.8 percent while females constitute 49.2 percent of the population, showing a balanced gender distribution. The village extends over 5,271 acres (21.33 square kilometers), accounting for 0.57 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 1.45 persons per acre, Hoot Wala is sparsely populated with generous land availability. The village represents 0.14 percent of Multan District’s population of 5,362,305.
Educational Status in Hootwala
The literacy rate stands at 32.6 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is 28.81 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 42.3 percent while female literacy is 22.6 percent, showing a notable gender gap. When compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Hootwala falls short by 24.98 and 32.67 percentage points respectively. Educational attainment reveals 571 males and 299 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 192 males and 75 females qualified. Higher education includes 52 males and 24 females with degrees, indicating moderate access to educational facilities given the village’s size.
Community Composition
Religious data shows 7,643 Muslims and 2 individuals of other faiths. Hootwala has 5,295 residents aged 10 years and above, eligible for literacy assessment. Adults aged 18 years and above number 3,914, forming the productive workforce. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 441 individuals.
Development Potential
With extensive land resources and low population density, Hoot wala has excellent potential for agricultural expansion. However, the educational gaps, particularly the 22.6 percent female literacy, require attention for comprehensive rural development.
Hootwala Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,645 | 0.14% of district |
| Males | 3,882 (50.8%) | – |
| Females | 3,763 (49.2%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 32.6% | 28.81% below district |
| Male Literacy | 42.3% | 24.98% below district |
| Female Literacy | 22.6% | 32.67% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 5,271 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 21.33 | 0.57% of district |
| Density | 1.45/acre | – |