Mullan Faqir is a village situated in Tehsil Multan Saddar of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this settlement has a total population of 8,631 individuals, including 4,390 males and 4,241 females. Males constitute 50.9 percent, while females make up 49.1 percent of the population. The total land area of Mullan Faqir is 2,211 acres, giving it a population density of about 3.90 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Mullan Faqir
The literacy rate of Mullan Faqir is 38.3 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This is significantly below the Multan District average of 61.41 percent, reflecting a gap of -23.11 percentage points. Male literacy stands at 46.8 percent, substantially below the district male average (67.28 percent) by -20.48 points. Female literacy is 29.4 percent, which is dramatically lower than the district female average (55.27 percent) by -25.87 points. This sharp disparity highlights severe educational challenges affecting both genders, with women facing particularly limited access to education in the village.
Educational Attainment Breakdown
- Primary but below Matric: 950 males and 579 females
- Matric but below Degree: 291 males and 146 females
- Degree and above: 74 males and 30 females
These numbers reveal a concerning pattern where educational participation drops dramatically after primary level for both genders. The steep decline in female students at each educational stage is particularly alarming, with only 30 women managing to pursue degree-level education. The educational infrastructure and opportunities in the village appear inadequate for supporting higher learning.
Religious and Age Composition
Out of the total population of Mullan Faqir, there are 8,624 Muslims, while 7 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 6,319. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 4,845, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 553. This shows a community with a substantial working-age demographic and a relatively modest elderly segment.
Mullan Faqir village faces significant educational challenges: with overall literacy at just 38.3 percent, the village lags far behind district standards for both men and women. The severe deficit in female education, nearly 26 percentage points below the district average, represents a critical barrier to community development. Urgent and comprehensive interventions are needed to improve educational access and quality, particularly for women and girls, to uplift the village’s overall educational profile.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,631 | – |
| Males | 4,390 (50.9%) | – |
| Females | 4,241 (49.1%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 38.3% | 23.11% below district |
| Male Literacy | 46.8% | 20.48% below district |
| Female Literacy | 29.4% | 25.87% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 4,845 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 553 | – |
| Area | 2,211 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 3.90 persons/acre | – |