Araiyan Wala is a medium-sized village located in Tehsil Multan Saddar of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. As per the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this settlement has a population of 8,252 individuals, including 4,158 males and 4,094 females. Males make up 50.4 percent, while females represent 49.6 percent of the population. The total land area of Araiyan Wala is 1,553 acres, resulting in a population density of about 5.32 persons per acre.
Educational Achievements Araiyan Wala
The literacy rate in Araiyan Wala stands at 53.5 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This is below the Multan District average of 61.41 percent, showing a gap of -7.91 percentage points. Male literacy is 61.5 percent, trailing the district male average (67.28 percent) by 5.78 points. Female literacy is 45.3 percent, which is 9.97 points below the district female average (55.27 percent). While the literacy figures remain lower than the district average, the gender gap is not as wide as in some neighboring rural villages.
Primary but below Matric: 1,128 males and 754 females
Matric but below Degree: 446 males and 340 females
Degree and above: 74 males and 73 females
These figures show that educational opportunities are relatively balanced, especially at degree level where the number of women (73) nearly equals that of men (74). This reflects positive trends in female education despite overall literacy being lower than the district average.
Community Composition
The village population is overwhelmingly Muslim, with 8,231 residents, while 21 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 5,899. The adult population (18 years and above) totals 4,466, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 466. This indicates a strong working-age group along with a moderate elderly segment.
Araiyan Wala represents a rural settlement with moderate literacy levels, somewhat behind the district average. However, the near parity of men and women in higher education shows promising potential for balanced educational development.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,252 | – |
| Males | 4,158 (50.4%) | – |
| Females | 4,094 (49.6%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 53.5% | 7.91% below district |
| Male Literacy | 61.5% | 5.78% below district |
| Female Literacy | 45.3% | 9.97% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 4,466 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 466 | – |
| Area | 1,553 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 5.32 persons/acre | – |