Jhakhar Pur (also spelled as Jhakar Pur & Jakhar Pur) is a large village located in Tehsil Multan City of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, the village has a total population of 28,568 individuals, including 14,663 males and 13,901 females. Males account for 51.3 percent, while females make up 48.7 percent of the population. The total land area of Jhakhar Pur is 691 acres, resulting in a population density of about 41.34 persons per acre, which makes it one of the most densely populated rural settlements in Multan District.
Excellent Literacy Rate in Jhakhar Pur
The literacy rate of Jhakhar Pur stands at 70.5 percent among individuals aged 10 years and above. This figure is significantly higher than Multan District’s average of 61.41 percent, showing a gap of +9.09 percentage points. Male literacy is recorded at 73.7 percent, which is 6.42 points above the district average of 67.28 percent. Female literacy is 67.1 percent, exceeding the district average of 55.27 percent by 11.83 points. This performance demonstrates that this town is an exceptionally well-educated rural settlement, with both genders showing strong literacy achievements.
Educational Attainment Breakdown
Primary but below Matric: 4,223 males and 3,413 females
Matric but below Degree: 2,390 males and 2,031 females
Degree and above: 480 males and 493 females
These figures highlight a remarkable trend: the number of females with degree-level education (493) slightly surpasses that of males (480). This rare reversal of gender trends in rural Punjab is a strong indicator of female empowerment in education within Jakharr Pur.
Religious and Age Composition
Out of the total population, 28,421 residents follow Islam, while 147 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 21,540, while the adult population aged 18 years and above totals 16,314. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 1,397, showing the presence of a significant elderly group.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,568 | – |
| Males | 14,663 (51.3%) | – |
| Females | 13,901 (48.7%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 70.5% | 9.09% above district |
| Male Literacy | 73.7% | 6.42% above district |
| Female Literacy | 67.1% | 11.83% above district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 16,314 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 1,397 | – |
| Area | 691 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 41.34 persons/acre | Among highest in rural Multan |