Jang Wala is situated in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census recorded 3,503 residents in this village, comprising 1,763 males and 1,740 females. Males form 50.3 percent while females constitute 49.7 percent of the population, showing balanced gender distribution. The village spans 1,298 acres (5.25 square kilometers), representing 0.14 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 2.70 persons per acre, Jang Wala shows moderate population concentration. The village accounts for 0.07 percent of Multan District’s population of 5,362,305.
Educational Performance in Jang Wala
The literacy rate stands at 28.7 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is 32.71 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 42.9 percent while female literacy drops significantly to just 14.5 percent, revealing a substantial gender gap of over 28 percentage points. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Jang Wala falls short by 24.38 and 40.77 percentage points respectively. Educational attainment shows 255 males and 101 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 65 males and 28 females qualified. Higher education includes 40 males and only 4 females with degrees, highlighting severe gender inequality in accessing advanced education.
Community Composition
Religious data reveals 3,502 Muslims and 1 individual of another faith. Jang Wala has 2,454 residents aged 10 years and above, eligible for literacy assessment. Adults aged 18 years and above number 1,796, forming the productive workforce. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 234 individuals.
Development Requirements
The extremely low female literacy of 14.5 percent, among the lowest in the region, requires urgent attention through targeted female education programs and infrastructure development to address the severe gender disparity.
Jang Wala Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,503 | 0.07% of district |
| Males | 1,763 (50.3%) | – |
| Females | 1,740 (49.7%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 28.7% | 32.71% below district |
| Male Literacy | 42.9% | 24.38% below district |
| Female Literacy | 14.5% | 40.77% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 1,298 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 5.25 | 0.14% of district |
| Density | 2.70/acre | – |