Miani Rawah 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 8,302 individuals, including 4,192 males and 4,110 females. Males constitute 50.5 percent, while females make up 49.5 percent of the population. The total land area of Miani Rawah is 1,239 acres, giving it a population density of about 6.70 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Miani Rawah
The literacy rate of Miani Rawah is 42.8 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This is below the Multan District average of 61.41 percent, reflecting a gap of -18.61 percentage points. Male literacy stands at 47.8 percent, significantly below the district male average (67.28 percent) by -19.48 points. Female literacy is 37.5 percent, which is substantially lower than the district female average (55.27 percent) by -17.77 points. This considerable deficit across both genders highlights serious educational challenges in the village, with both men and women facing limited access to educational opportunities, though the gender gap within the village is relatively moderate at about 10 percentage points.
Educational Attainments
- Primary but below Matric: 735 males and 605 females
- Matric but below Degree: 279 males and 181 females
- Degree and above: 87 males and 56 females
These numbers show a pattern where female participation remains fairly strong through primary education but declines at the matriculation level. The dropout rate for women between primary and matriculation stages is concerning, with only about 30 percent of primary-educated women progressing to matric level. However, 56 women have managed to pursue degree-level education, indicating that pathways to higher learning exist for committed female students, though the numbers remain lower than male participation at this level.
Community Composition
Out of the total population of Miani Rawa, there are 8,292 Muslims, while 10 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 5,770. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 4,404, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 418. This shows a community with a strong working-age demographic and a modest elderly segment.
Miani Rawah faces significant educational challenges, with overall literacy at just 42.8 percent, the village lags considerably behind district standards for both men and women. The nearly 19-percentage-point deficit represents a critical barrier to community development. The sharp drop-off in educational participation beyond primary level, particularly for women, indicates systemic issues in educational access and retention.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,302 | – |
| Males | 4,192 (50.5%) | – |
| Females | 4,110 (49.5%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 42.8% | 18.61% below district |
| Male Literacy | 47.8% | 19.48% below district |
| Female Literacy | 37.5% | 17.77% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 4,404 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 418 | – |
| Area | 1,239 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 6.70 persons/acre | – |