Langarial is a medium-sized rural settlement located in Tehsil Multan City of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the 2023 census carried out by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the total population of Langrial is 6,074, comprising 3,143 males and 2,931 females. Males make up 51.7 percent of the population, while females account for 48.3 percent. The village covers an area of 780 acres, which results in a population density of 7.79 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Langarial
The literacy rate in Langarial is 34.3 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This is 27.11 percentage points lower than the Multan District average of 61.41 percent, reflecting a substantial educational gap. Male literacy stands at 39.1 percent, which is 28.18 percentage points below the district male average of 67.28 percent. Female literacy is recorded at 29.0 percent, falling short of the district female average of 55.27 percent by 26.27 percentage points. These figures show that education remains a critical challenge in this community, with very low participation across both genders.
The educational attainment of Langrial’s residents is distributed as follows:
- Primary but below Matric: 400 males and 255 females
- Matric but below Degree: 258 males and 158 females
- Degree and above: 156 males and 119 females
This distribution reflects that while some residents reach primary and matriculation levels, the numbers progressing to higher education remain quite limited.
Socio-Religious Composition of Langrial Village
Out of the total population of 6,074, 6,054 identify as Muslims, while 20 individuals belong to other religions.
The number of people aged 10 years and above is 4,562.
The adult population aged 18 years and above is 3,529.
There are 322 senior citizens aged 60 years and above, representing a modest elderly population within the community.
Langarial village shows one of the lowest literacy profiles among rural localities of Multan District, with education levels significantly trailing behind district averages. With both male and female literacy rates below 40 percent, this village requires urgent educational initiatives to uplift literacy and enhance opportunities for its residents.
Demographics At a Glance
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,074 | – |
| Males | 3,143 (51.7%) | – |
| Females | 2,931 (48.3%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 34.3% | 27.11% below district |
| Male Literacy | 39.1% | 28.18% below district |
| Female Literacy | 29.0% | 26.27% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 3,529 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 322 | – |
| Area | 780 Acres | – |