Chak No 012 (Rajputan Wala) is a village situated in Tehsil Chunian of Kasur District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this settlement has a total population of 2,542 individuals, including 1,338 males and 1,204 females. Males constitute 52.6 percent, while females make up 47.4 percent of the population. The total land area of Chak No 012 (Rajputan Wala) is 1,521 acres, giving it a population density of about 1.67 persons per acre. The Hadbast / Deh number of this village is 2,542.
Literacy Status in Chak No 012 (Rajputan Wala)
The literacy rate of this village stands at 58.3 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This falls below the Kasur District average of 62.85 percent, showing a gap of 4.55 percentage points. Male literacy in the settlement stands at 65.4 percent, which is lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 2.57 points.
Female literacy is 50.6 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 6.84 points. The figures reveal modest educational deficits across both genders, with female literacy showing a more noticeable gap. This pattern suggests that targeted interventions focusing particularly on girls’ education could help narrow the disparity and bring overall literacy rates up to regional benchmarks.
Educational Attainment Statistics
- Primary but below Matric: 407 males and 272 females
- Matric but below Degree: 131 males and 90 females
- Degree and above: 34 males and 18 females
These numbers illustrate the educational participation patterns in the community. The data shows 272 women completing primary education, 90 reaching matriculation, and 18 achieving degree-level qualifications. The decline from 272 at primary level to 90 at matric indicates substantial retention challenges during the transition to secondary education.
The presence of 18 female degree holders represents meaningful achievement in Chak No 012 (Rajputan Wala). The gender ratio at degree level, with 18 females compared to 34 males, shows a noticeable gap at the tertiary tier. This suggests that while pathways to higher education exist, women face more significant barriers than men in accessing and completing university education.
Population Makeup of Chak No 12
Out of the total population, there are 2,535 Muslims, while 7 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 1,885. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 1,441, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 219. This shows a community with a substantial working-age demographic and a moderate elderly population.