Inayat Pur is situated in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census recorded 11,434 residents in this village, comprising 5,820 males and 5,614 females. Males form 50.9 percent while females constitute 49.1 percent of the population. The village covers 1,950 acres (7.89 square kilometers), representing 0.21 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 5.86 persons per acre, Inayat Pur shows high population concentration, indicating limited land per resident. The village accounts for 0.21 percent of Multan District’s population of 5,362,305.
Educational Challenges in Inayat Pur
The literacy rate stands at 26.6 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is 34.81 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 37.3 percent while female literacy drops to just 15.6 percent, revealing a substantial gender gap. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Inayat Pur lags behind by 29.98 and 39.67 percentage points respectively. Educational attainment shows 726 males and 244 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 83 males and 19 females qualified. Higher education remains very limited with only 26 males and 8 females holding degrees, indicating poor access to advanced educational facilities despite the village’s large population.
Social Demographics
Religious data reveals 11,425 Muslims and 9 individuals of other faiths. Inayat Pur has 7,713 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 5,763, representing the working-age group. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 578 individuals.
Development Requirements
The high population density combined with low literacy rates, particularly the 15.6 percent female literacy, presents dual challenges requiring integrated development approaches focusing on both educational infrastructure and efficient land utilization.
Inayat Pur Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,434 | 0.21% of district |
| Males | 5,820 (50.9%) | – |
| Females | 5,614 (49.1%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 26.6% | 34.81% below district |
| Male Literacy | 37.3% | 29.98% below district |
| Female Literacy | 15.6% | 39.67% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 1,950 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 7.89 | 0.21% of district |
| Density | 5.86/acre | – |