Bazdar Wala 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 7,921 individuals, including 4,033 males and 3,888 females. Males constitute 50.9 percent, while females make up 49.1 percent of the population. The total land area of Bazdar Wala is 2,628 acres, giving it a population density of about 3.01 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Bazdar Wala
The literacy rate of Bazdar Wala is 54.3 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This is below the Multan District average of 61.41 percent, reflecting a gap of -7.11 percentage points. Male literacy stands at 61.1 percent, slightly below the district male average (67.28 percent) by -6.18 points. Female literacy is 47.1 percent, which is lower than the district female average (55.27 percent) by -8.17 points. While there is a gender gap of about 14 percentage points within the village, the overall literacy performance shows moderate educational development with manageable room for improvement, particularly in female education. Here is the breakdown of educational attainments:
- Primary but below Matric: 993 males and 688 females
- Matric but below Degree: 479 males and 353 females
- Degree and above: 96 males and 102 females
These numbers reveal an encouraging pattern where female participation remains relatively strong through all levels of education. While there is some decline from primary to matriculation level, women maintain reasonable representation at the matric stage. Most notably, 102 women have achieved degree-level education, actually surpassing the 96 men at this level. This is a significant achievement that demonstrates the village’s progressive attitude toward women’s higher education and suggests that educational opportunities are increasingly accessible to committed female students.
Community Composition
Out of the total population of Bazdar Wala, there are 7,508 Muslims, while 413 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 5,779. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 4,386, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 557. This shows a community with a strong working-age demographic and a modest elderly segment.
Bazdar Wala presents a moderately positive educational profile, with overall literacy at 54.3 percent, the village falls somewhat short of district standards but demonstrates reasonable educational progress. The fact that more women than men hold degrees (102 vs 96) is particularly encouraging and represents a significant milestone for gender equity in education. This suggests evolving community attitudes and increasing support for women’s education at the highest levels.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,921 | – |
| Males | 4,033 (50.9%) | – |
| Females | 3,888 (49.1%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 54.3% | 7.11% below district |
| Male Literacy | 61.1% | 6.18% below district |
| Female Literacy | 47.1% | 8.17% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 4,386 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 557 | – |
| Area | 2,628 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 3.01 persons/acre | – |