Bosan is a large 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 population of 16,609 individuals, including 8,503 males and 8,106 females. Males make up 51.2 percent of the population, while females account for 48.8 percent. The total land area of Bosan is 2,980 acres, giving the village a population density of about 5.57 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Bosan Village
The literacy rate of Bosan is 45.4 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is significantly below the Multan District average of 61.41 percent, showing a gap of -15.91 percentage points. Male literacy is 52.6 percent, lagging 14.68 points behind the district male average (67.28 percent). Female literacy is 37.7 percent, which is 17.57 points below the district female average (55.27 percent). These figures highlight the educational challenges faced by the community, especially for women.
Educational Attainment Breakdown
Primary but below Matric: 1,882 males and 1,424 females
Matric but below Degree: 721 males and 326 females
Degree and above: 186 males and 75 females
Although higher education remains limited, the presence of both men and women with degrees shows some level of educational advancement. However, the overall attainment figures reflect low progression beyond primary education.
Religious and Age Composition
The village population is overwhelmingly Muslim, with 16,579 residents, while only 30 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population (aged 10 years and above) is 11,734. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 8,901, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 868. This shows that the majority of the population is of working age, with a modest proportion of elderly residents.
Bosan, despite being a large and important town, lags significantly behind in literacy compared to the district averages. Female literacy in particular is notably low, underscoring the urgent need for expanded educational opportunities in the community.
Data Summary of Bosan
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,609 | – |
| Males | 8,503 (51.2%) | – |
| Females | 8,106 (48.8%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 45.4% | 15.91% below district |
| Male Literacy | 52.6% | 14.68% below district |
| Female Literacy | 37.7% | 17.57% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 8,901 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 868 | – |
| Area | 2,980 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 5.57 persons/acre | – |