Jalil 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 8,670 individuals, including 4,389 males and 4,281 females. Males constitute 50.6 percent, while females make up 49.4 percent of the population. The total land area of Jalil is 2,373 acres, giving it a population density of about 3.65 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Jalil Village
The literacy rate of Jalil is 48.2 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This is below the Multan District average of 61.41 percent, reflecting a gap of -13.21 percentage points. Male literacy stands at 54.2 percent, significantly below the district male average (67.28 percent) by -13.08 points. Female literacy is 42.1 percent, which is substantially lower than the district female average (55.27 percent) by -13.17 points. This consistent deficit across both genders highlights systemic educational challenges in the village, though the gender gap within the village itself is relatively moderate at about 12 percentage points.
Educational Attainment Breakdown
- Primary but below Matric: 955 males and 702 females
- Matric but below Degree: 621 males and 430 females
- Degree and above: 97 males and 123 females
These numbers reveal an encouraging pattern at the higher education level, where women have outpaced men in degree attainment. With 123 women achieving degree-level education compared to 97 men, Jalil village demonstrates that despite overall lower literacy rates, those women who do pursue education are reaching the highest levels. This suggests potential for improvement if more girls can be retained in the educational system through primary and secondary levels.
Religious and Age Composition
Out of the total population of Jalil, there are 8,650 Muslims, while 20 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 6,420. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 4,834, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 471. This shows a community with a strong working-age demographic and a modest elderly segment.
Jalil village presents a mixed educational picture: while overall literacy falls considerably short of district standards for both men and women, the village shows promise in its commitment to higher education, particularly for women. The impressive number of degree-holding women suggests that cultural attitudes toward female education are evolving positively. Focused interventions to improve primary and secondary enrollment and retention could help this village bridge the literacy gap with the district average.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,670 | – |
| Males | 4,389 (50.6%) | – |
| Females | 4,281 (49.4%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 48.2% | 13.21% below district |
| Male Literacy | 54.2% | 13.08% below district |
| Female Literacy | 42.1% | 13.17% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 4,834 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 471 | – |
| Area | 2,373 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 3.65 persons/acre | – |