Geographic and Demographic Profile
Kotla Shah Rasul is situated in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this village has 3,773 residents comprising 1,801 males and 1,972 females. Females form the majority at 52.3 percent while males constitute 47.7 percent of the population. The village extends over 1,758 acres (7.12 square kilometers), representing 0.19 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 2.15 persons per acre, Kotla Shah Rasul shows moderate population distribution.
Educational Challenges in Kotla Shah Rasul
The literacy rate stands at 26.1 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is 35.31 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 37.5 percent while female literacy drops to just 15.7 percent, revealing a substantial gender gap exceeding 21 percentage points. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Kotla Shah Rasul lags behind by 29.78 and 39.57 percentage points respectively. Educational attainment shows 369 males and 177 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 103 males and 37 females qualified. Higher education includes 38 males and 18 females with degrees.
Community Structure
Religious composition reveals 3,772 Muslims and 1 individual of another faith. Kotla Shah Rasul has 2,550 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 1,910, representing the working-age group. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 208 individuals.
The low literacy rates, particularly the 15.7 percent female literacy, highlight urgent need for educational infrastructure development to improve socio-economic conditions in Kotla Shah Rasul.
Kotla Shah Rasul Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,773 | 0.07% of district |
| Males | 1,801 (47.7%) | – |
| Females | 1,972 (52.3%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 26.1% | 35.31% below district |
| Male Literacy | 37.5% | 29.78% below district |
| Female Literacy | 15.7% | 39.57% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 1,758 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 7.12 | 0.19% of district |
| Density | 2.15/acre | – |