Gulzar Pur 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 9,190 individuals, including 4,625 males and 4,565 females. Males constitute 50.3 percent, while females make up 49.7 percent of the population. The total land area of Gulzar Pur is 1,858 acres, giving it a population density of about 4.95 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Gulzar Pur
The literacy rate of Gulzar Pur is 53.4 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This is below the Multan District average of 61.41 percent, reflecting a gap of -8.01 percentage points. Male literacy stands at 61.7 percent, slightly below the district male average (67.28 percent) by -5.58 points. Female literacy is 44.8 percent, which is substantially lower than the district female average (55.27 percent) by -10.47 points. While there is a gender gap of about 17 percentage points within the village, the overall literacy performance shows moderate educational development with room for improvement, particularly in female education.
Educational Attainment Breakdown
- Primary but below Matric: 1,019 males and 771 females
- Matric but below Degree: 573 males and 325 females
- Degree and above: 113 males and 90 females
These numbers show that female participation remains relatively strong through primary education, with women representing about 76 percent of male numbers at this level. However, there is a noticeable decline at the matriculation level, where female participation drops to about 57 percent of male numbers. Despite this, 90 women have achieved degree-level education, approaching the 113 men at this level. This demonstrates that while secondary education retention remains a challenge, committed female students continue to pursue and complete higher education in meaningful numbers.
Religious and Age Composition
Out of the total population of Gulzar Pur, there are 9,173 Muslims, while 17 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 6,376. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 4,837, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 479. This shows a community with a strong working-age demographic and a modest elderly segment.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,190 | – |
| Males | 4,625 (50.3%) | – |
| Females | 4,565 (49.7%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 53.4% | 8.01% below district |
| Male Literacy | 61.7% | 5.58% below district |
| Female Literacy | 44.8% | 10.47% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 4,837 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 479 | – |
| Area | 1,858 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 4.95 persons/acre | – |