Bahawalpur Sukha is a village located in Tehsil Multan City of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the 2023 census by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the village has a total population of 6,567 individuals, comprising 3,383 males and 3,183 females. Males represent 51.5 percent of the population, while females make up 48.5 percent. The settlement covers an area of 1,524 acres, resulting in a population density of about 4.31 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Bahawalpur Sukha
The literacy rate in Bahawalpur Sukha stands at 48.1 percent among residents aged 10 years and above. This is 13.31 percentage points lower than Multan District’s average literacy rate of 61.41 percent. Male literacy is 53.9 percent, falling 13.38 percentage points below the district male average of 67.28 percent. Female literacy stands at 41.8 percent, which is 13.47 percentage points below the district female average of 55.27 percent. These figures suggest that the village faces notable challenges in education, with literacy rates for both genders well below district levels.
Residents of Bahawalpur Sukha have achieved the following levels of education:
- Primary but below Matric: 726 males and 507 females
- Matric but below Degree: 183 males and 112 females
- Degree and above: 36 males and 19 females
Community Composition
Out of the total 6,567 residents, 6,547 are Muslims while 20 follow other religions.
The number of people aged 10 years and above is 4,620.
Adults aged 18 years and above number 3,497.
There are 377 senior citizens aged 60 years and older, making up a modest elderly population.
Bahawalpur Sukha, though modest in population size, highlights the pressing need for educational investment. With literacy rates falling considerably below district averages and very low higher educational attainment, the village’s development potential is limited. Enhanced schooling opportunities and awareness programs, particularly for women, could help raise educational outcomes in this community.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,567 | – |
| Males | 3,383 (51.5%) | – |
| Females | 3,183 (48.5%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 48.1% | 13.31% below district |
| Male Literacy | 53.9% | 13.38% below district |
| Female Literacy | 41.8% | 13.47% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 3,497 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 377 | – |
| Area | 1,524 Acres | – |