Kot Faqir Ali Shah is a small village situated in Tehsil Multan City of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. As per the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, the total population of this settlement is 918 individuals, including 493 males and 425 females. Males form the majority at 53.7 percent, while females represent 46.3 percent of the population. The total land area of Kot Faqir Ali Shah is 415 acres, resulting in a population density of about 2.21 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Kot Faqir Ali Shah
The literacy rate of Kot Faqir Ali Shah stands at 62.0 percent among the population aged 10 years and above. Male literacy is 64.1 percent, while female literacy is 59.5 percent. Compared with Multan District averages (61.41 percent overall, 67.28 percent male, and 55.27 percent female), this village performs slightly better overall and particularly in female literacy, which is 4.23 percentage points higher than the district level. This makes the village noteworthy for its relatively balanced literacy achievements between men and women.
Primary but below Matric: 125 males and 89 females
Matric but below Degree: 37 males and 47 females
Degree and above: 25 males and 13 females
The figures show that females slightly outnumber males at the matric level, which is unusual in many rural settings. Although degree-level education remains limited, the presence of both men and women with higher qualifications indicates access to further schooling.
Religious and Age Composition
The entire population of 918 residents follows Islam. The population aged 10 years and above stands at 661, while the adult population (aged 18 years and above) is 505. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 29 individuals, highlighting a modest elderly segment.
Kot Faqir Ali Shah, despite its small size, demonstrates commendable literacy rates, particularly for women, when compared with district averages. With balanced participation across educational stages, the village reflects a positive trend of progress in rural education.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 918 | – |
| Males | 493 (53.7%) | – |
| Females | 425 (46.3%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 62.0% | 0.59% above district |
| Male Literacy | 64.1% | 3.18% below district |
| Female Literacy | 59.5% | 4.23% above district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 505 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 29 | – |
| Area | 415 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 2.21 persons/acre | – |