Fat Mal (also spelled as Fatmal) 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 316 individuals, including 157 males and 159 females. Males constitute 49.7 percent, while females make up 50.3 percent of the population. The total land area of this village is 162 acres, giving it a population density of about 1.95 persons per acre. The Hadbast / Deh number of this village is 0000434.
Literacy Indicators in Fat Mal
The literacy rate of this village stands at 55.2 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This falls below the Kasur District average of 62.85 percent, showing a negative gap of 7.65 percentage points. Male literacy in Fat Mal stands at 71.0 percent, which is notably higher than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 3.03 points.
Female literacy is 39.6 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 17.84 points. The figures reveal sharply contrasting educational performance between genders, with male literacy exceeding district benchmarks while female literacy lags far behind regional standards. This pattern suggests that while educational resources have benefited male students significantly, targeted interventions focusing on girls’ education are critically needed to help achieve parity with district standards and narrow the substantial gender literacy gap.
Educational Completion Rates
- Primary but below Matric: 40 males and 22 females
- Matric but below Degree: 21 males and 7 females
- Degree and above: 2 males and 2 females
These numbers demonstrate limited but balanced educational participation at higher levels in this small community. The data shows 22 women completing primary education, 7 reaching matriculation, and 2 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 22 at primary to 7 at matric shows considerable attrition during the secondary school years, with approximately 32 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of 2 female degree holders represents noteworthy achievement in the small village of Fatmal. The gender ratio at degree level, with 2 females compared to 2 males, shows perfect parity at the tertiary tier. This equal representation at the highest educational level is particularly impressive given the stark disparity in overall literacy rates.
Village Demographics of Fatmal
Out of the total population, there are 316 Muslims, while no individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 201. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 145, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 20.