Durab Pur Sharqi is situated in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this large village has 11,000 residents comprising 5,417 males and 5,583 females. Females form the majority at 50.8 percent while males constitute 49.2 percent of the population. The village extends over 4,256 acres (17.23 square kilometers), representing 0.46 percent of Multan District’s total area. With a population density of 2.58 persons per acre, Durab Pur Sharqi shows moderate population distribution.
Educational Performance in Durab Pur Sharqi
The literacy rate stands at 37.3 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is 24.11 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 48.0 percent while female literacy is 26.8 percent, showing a gender gap exceeding 21 percentage points. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Darab Pur Sharqi lags behind by 19.28 and 28.47 percentage points respectively.
Educational attainment shows 916 males and 451 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 185 males and 102 females qualified. Higher education includes 72 males and 17 females with degrees, indicating moderate educational infrastructure for a large village.
Community Structure
Religious composition reveals 10,979 Muslims and 21 individuals of other faiths. This town has 7,574 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 5,497, representing a substantial workforce. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 568 individuals.
With a large population and moderate land resources, Darab Pur Sharqi requires focused educational development, particularly for females where literacy remains below 27 percent, to achieve comprehensive rural progress.
Durab Pur Sharqi Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,000 | 0.21% of district |
| Males | 5,417 (49.2%) | – |
| Females | 5,583 (50.8%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 37.3% | 24.11% below district |
| Male Literacy | 48.0% | 19.28% below district |
| Female Literacy | 26.8% | 28.47% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 4,256 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 17.23 | 0.46% of district |
| Density | 2.58/acre | – |