Basti Syed Qutab Shah 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 2,524 individuals, including 1,300 males and 1,224 females. Males constitute 51.5 percent, while females make up 48.5 percent of the population. The total land area of Basti Syed Qutab Shah is 816 acres, giving it a population density of about 3.09 persons per acre. The Hadbast / Deh number of this village is 0000417.
Literacy Status in Basti Syed Qutab Shah
The literacy rate of this village stands at 50.5 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This falls significantly below the Kasur District average of 62.85 percent, showing a gap of 12.35 percentage points. Male literacy in Basti Syed Qutab Shah stands at 58.8 percent, which is lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 9.17 points.
Female literacy is 41.6 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 15.84 points. The figures reveal considerable educational challenges across both genders, with female literacy facing particularly pronounced deficits. This substantial gap underscores the need for comprehensive educational interventions and infrastructure improvements to uplift learning opportunities and bring literacy rates closer to regional benchmarks.
Educational Attainment Figures
- Primary but below Matric: 331 males and 223 females
- Matric but below Degree: 132 males and 60 females
- Degree and above: 27 males and 26 females
These numbers illustrate the educational participation patterns in the community. The data shows 223 women completing primary education, 60 reaching matriculation, and 26 achieving degree-level qualifications. The sharp decline from 223 at primary level to just 60 at matric reveals severe retention challenges during the transition to secondary education.
The presence of 26 female degree holders represents meaningful achievement in Basti Syed Qutab Shah. The gender ratio at degree level, with 26 females compared to 27 males, shows remarkably balanced representation at the tertiary tier. This near parity at the highest educational level indicates that women who persist through the education system receive adequate support to complete their higher education successfully, despite the significant dropout challenges at earlier stages.
Population Makeup of Basti Syed Qutab Shah
Out of the total population, there are 2,497 Muslims, while 27 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 1,803. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 1,371, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 166. This shows a community with a substantial working-age demographic and a moderate elderly population.