Qadir Pur Raan Sharqi is a rural settlement situated in Tehsil Multan Saddar of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this village has a total population of 10,321 individuals, including 5,277 males and 5,044 females. Males constitute 51.1 percent, while females make up 48.9 percent of the population. The total land area of Qadir Pur Raan Sharqi is 4,084 acres, giving it a population density of about 2.53 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Qadir Pur Raan Sharqi
The literacy rate of Qadir Pur Ran Sharqi is 33.8 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This is considerably below the Multan District average of 61.41 percent, reflecting a negative gap of -27.61 percentage points. Male literacy stands at 40.8 percent, substantially below the district male average (67.28 percent) by -26.48 points. Female literacy is 26.1 percent, which is significantly lower than the district female average (55.27 percent) by -29.17 points. These figures indicate very significant challenges in educational access and development across both genders, highlighting the critical need for comprehensive and urgent educational interventions to strengthen literacy outcomes and substantially bridge the wide gap with district standards.
Educational Attainment Breakdown
- Primary but below Matric: 889 males and 489 females
- Matric but below Degree: 243 males and 97 females
- Degree and above: 42 males and 21 females
These numbers show a steep decline in participation at higher educational levels, particularly among females. While 489 women have completed primary education, only 97 continue through to matriculation, and just 21 achieve degree-level qualifications. The dramatic drop-off at each educational stage suggests severe challenges in retention and access to higher education. The presence of only 21 women with degrees, compared to 42 men, indicates that while pathways to higher education exist within the community, they are extremely limited and require substantial expansion to improve educational outcomes across the population.
Religious and Age Demographics
Out of the total population of Qadir Pur Raan Sharqi there are 10,292 Muslims, while 29 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 7,575. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 5,487, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 584. This shows a community with a substantial working-age demographic and a moderate elderly segment.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,321 | – |
| Males | 5,277 (51.1%) | – |
| Females | 5,044 (48.9%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 33.8% | 27.61% below district |
| Male Literacy | 40.8% | 26.48% below district |
| Female Literacy | 26.1% | 29.17% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 5,487 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 584 | – |
| Area | 4,084 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 2.53 persons/acre | – |