Chak No. 002/T is a small village located in Tehsil Multan Saddar of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. As per the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, the total population of the village is 378 individuals, including 200 males and 178 females. Males make up 52.9 percent of the population, while females account for 47.1 percent. The total land area of Chak No. 002/T is 1,092 acres, giving it a very low population density of about 0.35 persons per acre, reflecting its sparsely populated rural character.
Literacy Rate in Chak No. 002/T
The literacy rate of Chak No. 002/T is 52.5 percent among individuals aged 10 years and above. This is below the district average of 61.41 percent, showing a shortfall of -8.91 percentage points. Male literacy stands at 60.5 percent, while female literacy is 44.4 percent. Compared with Multan District averages (67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females), the village lags behind by 6.78 points for males and 10.87 points for females. These figures highlight the challenges faced in improving educational attainment, especially among women.
Primary but below Matric: 26 males and 26 females
Matric but below Degree: 33 males and 14 females
Degree and above: Only 1 female
Community Composition
Out of the total population, 376 individuals follow Islam, while 2 belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible group (aged 10 years and above) is 236 individuals. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 173, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 25. These figures show that the working-age group forms the majority, with only a small elderly segment.
Chak No. 2-T, despite being sparsely populated and spread across a large area, has managed to achieve a moderate literacy rate, though still below the district averages. With very limited higher education access, particularly for women, the village highlights the need for targeted educational support.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 378 | – |
| Males | 200 (52.9%) | – |
| Females | 178 (47.1%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 52.5% | 8.91% below district |
| Male Literacy | 60.5% | 6.78% below district |
| Female Literacy | 44.4% | 10.87% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 173 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 25 | – |
| Area | 1,092 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 0.35 persons/acre | – |