Langar is a village which is located in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this small village has 2,401 residents comprising 1,266 males and 1,135 females. Males form the majority at 52.7 percent while females constitute 47.3 percent of the population. The village covers 1,040 acres (4.21 square kilometers), representing 0.11 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 2.31 persons per acre, Langar shows moderate population distribution. The village accounts for 0.04 percent of Multan District’s total population.
Educational Challenges in Langar
The literacy rate stands at just 16.1 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is 45.31 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 21.9 percent while female literacy drops to an extremely low 9.7 percent. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Langar village shows massive gaps of 45.38 and 45.57 percentage points respectively.
Educational attainment reveals minimal progress – only 88 males and 29 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 28 males and 14 females qualified. Higher education remains very limited with 11 males and just 2 females holding degrees.
With overall literacy below 17 percent and female literacy under 10 percent, this village faces severe educational deficiencies requiring urgent comprehensive interventions to improve its development prospects.
Community Composition of Langar Village
Religious composition shows 2,398 Muslims and 3 individuals of other faiths. This village has 1,664 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 1,270, representing the working-age group. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 145 individuals.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,401 | 0.04% of district |
| Males | 1,266 (52.7%) | – |
| Females | 1,135 (47.3%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 16.1% | 45.31% below district |
| Male Literacy | 21.9% | 45.38% below district |
| Female Literacy | 9.7% | 45.57% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 1,040 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 4.21 | 0.11% of district |
| Density | 2.31/acre | – |