Theklan Janubi is situated in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this village has 3,370 residents comprising 1,740 males and 1,630 females. Males form the majority at 51.6 percent while females constitute 48.4 percent of the population. The village extends over 2,201 acres (8.91 square kilometers), representing 0.24 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 1.53 persons per acre, Theklan Janubi is sparsely populated with generous land availability per resident. The village accounts for 0.06 percent of Multan District’s total population.
Education and Literacy Rate of Theklan Janubi
The literacy rate of this village stands at 33.8 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is 27.61 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 43.9 percent while female literacy is 23.2 percent, revealing a gender gap of over 20 percentage points. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Theklan Janubi falls short by 23.38 and 32.07 percentage points respectively. Educational attainment shows 251 males and 154 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 126 males and 25 females qualified. Higher education includes 35 males and 8 females with degrees, indicating limited access to advanced educational facilities.
Community Composition of Theklan Janubi
Religious data reveals 3,361 Muslims and 9 individuals of other faiths. Theklan Janubi has 2,317 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 1,724, representing the productive workforce. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 196 individuals.
Development Aspects
Despite having ample land resources with low population density, the educational indicators, particularly the 23.2 percent female literacy, highlight need for improved educational infrastructure to support agricultural development and overall village progress.
Theklan Janubi Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,370 | 0.06% of district |
| Males | 1,740 (51.6%) | – |
| Females | 1,630 (48.4%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 33.8% | 27.61% below district |
| Male Literacy | 43.9% | 23.38% below district |
| Female Literacy | 23.2% | 32.07% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 2,201 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 8.91 | 0.24% of district |
| Density | 1.53/acre | – |