Shujat Pur Janubi is a rural locality situated in tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, the village has a total population of 10,870 individuals, making it a significantly larger settlement compared to many neighboring mauzas. Among its residents, 5,367 are males (49.4%), and 5,502 are females (50.6%). This reveals a slight female majority.
The land area of the village is 4,764 acres (19.28 square kilometers), which represents about 0.52 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of approximately 2.28 persons per acre, Shujat Pur Janubi demonstrates a moderate settlement concentration for a rural village of this size.
Educational Profile of Shujat Pur Janubi
The literacy rate for Shujat Pur Janubi stands at 22.9 percent, which is substantially below the district average of 61.41 percent. This means the village lags behind Multan in terms of educational achievement. The male literacy rate is 31.3 percent, while female literacy is 14.7 percent, showing a wide gender gap of over 16 percentage points and indicating that female education in the village remains a major challenge.
Educational Attainment
- Primary but below matric: 671 males, 289 females
- Matric but below degree: 120 males, 38 females
- Degree and above: 23 males, 9 females
This data highlights that while some progress has been made at the primary and matric levels, higher education attainment is still very limited, particularly for females.
Religious and Age Composition
The census reports that 10,847 residents are Muslims, while 23 individuals belong to other religions, showing an overwhelming Islamic majority but with a small religious minority.
In terms of age distribution:
- Population aged 10 years and above: 7,155 persons
- Population aged 18 years and above: 5,213 persons
- Senior citizens (60 years and above): 574 persons
This age structure shows a predominantly young population with a considerable working-age group, though a modest elderly presence remains.
Observations
Despite its large population and land size, Shujat Pur Janubi faces serious challenges in education. With literacy rates far below the district average, and female education particularly lagging, the settlement highlights the urgent need for improved educational infrastructure and awareness campaigns. Compared with villages like Molvi Atta, which exceed district averages despite being much smaller, Shujat Pur Janubi underperforms significantly in human development indicators.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,870 | 0.20% of district |
| Males | 5,367 (49.4%) | – |
| Females | 5,502 (50.6%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 22.9% | 38.51% below district |
| Male Literacy | 31.3% | 35.98% below district |
| Female Literacy | 14.7% | 40.57% below district |
| Area (acres) | 4,764 | – |
| Area (sq km) | 19.28 | 0.52% of district |
| Density | 2.28/acre | – |
| Religion | 10,847 Muslims, 23 others | – |
| Age 10+ | 7,155 | – |
| Age 18+ | 5,213 | – |
| Age 60+ | 574 | – |