Chak No. 009/T is a rural settlement situated in Tehsil Multan Saddar of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, the village has a total population of 2,596 residents, including 1,300 males and 1,296 females. Males make up 50.1 percent, while females represent 49.9 percent of the population, reflecting a nearly balanced gender ratio. The land area of Chak No. 9-T is 771 acres, resulting in a population density of about 3.37 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Chak No. 009/T
The literacy rate of Chak No. 009/ T is 50.9 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This is lower than Multan District’s average of 61.41 percent, showing a deficit of -10.51 percentage points. Male literacy stands at 60.0 percent, which is 7.28 points below the district’s male average of 67.28 percent. Female literacy is 41.6 percent, falling short of the district’s female average (55.27 percent) by 13.67 points. These figures reveal a considerable gender gap, with women lagging behind men in educational access.
Educational Attainment Breakdown
Primary but below Matric: 354 males and 248 females
Matric but below Degree: 153 males and 91 females
Degree and above: 22 males and 19 females
While higher education levels remain limited, the presence of both men and women with degrees indicates some degree of educational advancement, even though the majority remain concentrated at primary and matric levels.
Community Structure of Chak No. 009/T
The entire population of Chak No. 9-T consists of Muslims, with no residents reported from other faiths. The literacy-eligible population (aged 10 years and above) is 1,939. The adult population aged 18 years and above totals 1,431, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 187. This reflects a community dominated by a working-age population, with a moderate elderly group.
Data Profile
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,596 | – |
| Males | 1,300 (50.1%) | – |
| Females | 1,296 (49.9%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 50.9% | 10.51% below district |
| Male Literacy | 60.0% | 7.28% below district |
| Female Literacy | 41.6% | 13.67% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 1,431 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 187 | – |
| Area | 771 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 3.37 persons/acre | – |