Jahan Pur is located in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this large village has 12,865 residents, making it one of the major settlements in the region. The population comprises 6,431 males and 6,433 females, showing an almost perfect gender balance with females at 50.0 percent. The village extends over 4,107 acres (16.62 square kilometers), representing 0.45 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 3.13 persons per acre, Jahan Pur shows moderate population concentration. The village accounts for 0.24 percent of Multan District’s population of 5,362,305.
Educational Status in Jahan Pur
The literacy rate stands at 30.8 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is 30.61 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 41.0 percent while female literacy drops to 20.5 percent, revealing a substantial gender disparity. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Jahan Pur falls short by 26.28 and 34.77 percentage points respectively. Educational attainment shows 1,093 males and 593 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 374 males and 114 females qualified. Higher education includes 88 males and 36 females with degrees, indicating limited access to advanced educational facilities despite the village’s large size.
Community Demographics
Religious composition reveals 12,831 Muslims and 34 individuals of other faiths. Jahan Pur has 9,092 residents aged 10 years and above, eligible for literacy assessment. Adults aged 18 years and above number 6,609, forming a substantial workforce. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 773 individuals.
Development Priorities
Despite being a large village with considerable land resources, the low literacy rates, particularly the 20.5 percent female literacy, highlight urgent need for educational infrastructure development to support the large population effectively.
Jahan Pur Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,865 | 0.24% of district |
| Males | 6,431 (50.0%) | – |
| Females | 6,434 (50.0%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 30.8% | 30.61% below district |
| Male Literacy | 41.0% | 26.28% below district |
| Female Literacy | 20.5% | 34.77% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 4,107 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 16.62 | 0.45% of district |
| Density | 3.13/acre | – |