Chak No 088/M is situated in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this small village has 679 residents comprising 357 males and 322 females. Males form the majority at 52.6 percent while females constitute 47.4 percent of the population. The village covers 508 acres (2.06 square kilometers), representing 0.06 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 1.34 persons per acre, Chak No 088/M is sparsely populated with generous land availability per resident. The village accounts for just 0.01 percent of Multan District’s population of 5,362,305.
Educational Status in Chak No 088/M
The literacy rate stands at 37.1 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is 24.31 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 47.4 percent while female literacy drops to 25.2 percent, revealing a gender gap exceeding 22 percentage points. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Chak No 088/M falls short by 19.88 and 30.07 percentage points respectively.
Educational attainment shows 87 males and 35 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 14 males and 3 females qualified. Higher education remains extremely limited with only 2 males and 2 females holding degrees.
Community Composition
Religious data reveals 677 Muslims and 2 individuals of other faiths. Chak No 088/M has 510 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 395, representing the working-age group. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 51 individuals.
Development Requirements
The low literacy ratesof Chak No 88 M, particularly the 25.2 percent female literacy, combined with sparse population indicate need for connecting to nearby villages for educational services while utilizing abundant land for agricultural development.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 679 | 0.01% of district |
| Males | 357 (52.6%) | – |
| Females | 322 (47.4%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 37.1% | 24.31% below district |
| Male Literacy | 47.4% | 19.88% below district |
| Female Literacy | 25.2% | 30.07% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 508 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 2.06 | 0.06% of district |
| Density | 1.34/acre | – |