Khakhi Paunta is located in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this village has 1,816 residents comprising 843 males and 973 females. Females form the majority at 53.6 percent while males constitute 46.4 percent of the population, showing a notable female predominance. The village covers 700 acres (2.83 square kilometers), representing 0.08 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 2.59 persons per acre, Khakhi Paunta shows moderate population distribution. The village accounts for just 0.03 percent of Multan District’s population of 5,362,305.
Educational Challenges in Khakhi Paunta
The literacy rate stands at 22.1 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is 39.31 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 27.6 percent while female literacy drops to 17.2 percent. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Khakhi Paunta lags behind by 39.68 and 38.07 percentage points respectively. Educational attainment reveals 108 males and 89 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 30 males and 16 females qualified. Higher education remains extremely limited with only 5 males and 2 females holding degrees, indicating severe lack of educational infrastructure.
Social Structure
Religious composition shows 1,813 Muslims and 3 individuals of other faiths. This village has 1,312 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 1,000, representing the working-age group. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 126 individuals.
Development Needs
The low literacy rates, particularly with both male and female literacy below 30 percent, indicate urgent need for comprehensive educational development to improve the village’s socio-economic prospects.
Khakhi Paunta Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,816 | 0.03% of district |
| Males | 843 (46.4%) | – |
| Females | 973 (53.6%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 22.1% | 39.31% below district |
| Male Literacy | 27.6% | 39.68% below district |
| Female Literacy | 17.2% | 38.07% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 700 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 2.83 | 0.08% of district |
| Density | 2.59/acre | – |