Muzaffar Abad is a rural town located in Tehsil Multan City of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. As per the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this settlement has a total population of 33,690 individuals, comprising 18,749 males and 14,939 females. Males account for 55.6 percent, while females form 44.4 percent of the population. The land area of Muzaffar Abad is 1,219 acres, which gives it a population density of approximately 27.64 persons per acre — one of the highest among rural localities of Multan.
Remarkable Educational Achievement in Muzaffar Abad
The literacy rate of Muzaffar Abad town / village stands at 73.1 percent among the population aged 10 years and above. This is significantly higher than the Multan District average of 61.41 percent, showing a gap of +11.69 percentage points. Male literacy is 74.8 percent, 7.52 points above the district male average of 67.28 percent, while female literacy is 70.7 percent, exceeding the district female average of 55.27 percent by a remarkable 15.43 points. This strong educational performance highlights Muzaffar Abad as a leading rural settlement in terms of learning and literacy.
Educational Achievements
Primary but below Matric: 5,989 males and 3,777 females
Matric but below Degree: 2,659 males and 1,930 females
Degree and above: 513 males and 459 females
These figures demonstrate that a large number of residents are educated at every stage, with nearly 1,000 individuals holding degrees or higher qualifications. This makes Muzaffar Abad one of the better-educated rural communities in Multan District.
Religious and Age Composition
Out of the total population, 33,496 residents are Muslims, while 194 belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population (aged 10 years and above) is 25,939. The adult population (aged 18 years and above) stands at 19,980, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 1,340. This shows a strong working-age population with a considerable elderly segment.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,690 | – |
| Males | 18,749 (55.6%) | – |
| Females | 14,939 (44.4%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 73.1% | 11.69% above district |
| Male Literacy | 74.8% | 7.52% above district |
| Female Literacy | 70.7% | 15.43% above district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 19,980 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 1,340 | – |
| Area | 1,219 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 27.64 persons/acre | Among the highest in rural Multan |