Jamsher Kalan (also spelled as Jamshair Kalan) is a large village situated in Tehsil Chunian of Kasur District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this town has a total population of 9,917 individuals, including 5,081 males and 4,835 females. Males constitute 51.2 percent, while females make up 48.8 percent of the population. The total land area of Jamsher Kalan is 5,004 acres, giving it a population density of about 1.98 persons per acre. The Hadbast number of this village is 421.
Literacy Rate in Jamsher Kalan
The literacy rate of this village stands at 57.9 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 4.95 percentage points. Male literacy in Jamsher Kalan stands at 64.4 percent, which is slightly lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 3.57 points.
Female literacy is 50.9 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 6.54 points. The figures reveal educational performance that lags behind district benchmarks in both gender categories, with female literacy facing more substantial challenges. This pattern suggests that educational interventions are needed across the community, with particular emphasis on girls’ education to help achieve parity with regional standards and narrow the gender literacy gap.
Higher Education Participation Data
- Primary but below Matric: 1,294 males and 919 females
- Matric but below Degree: 596 males and 453 females
- Degree and above: 174 males and 142 females
These numbers demonstrate solid educational participation across gender lines in the community. The data shows 919 women completing primary education, 453 reaching matriculation, and 142 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 919 at primary to 453 at matric shows reasonable retention during the secondary school years, with approximately 49 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of 142 female degree holders represents substantial achievement in Jamsher Kalan. The gender ratio at degree level, with 142 females compared to 174 males, shows fairly balanced representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 82 percent of male levels. This strong performance at the highest educational level is particularly noteworthy, as is the relatively better retention rate from primary to matric compared to many other villages in the region.
Nearly half of female primary completers advance to matriculation, which is considerably higher than typical rates. This suggests that the village has developed reasonably effective support systems for girls’ secondary education. However, there remains room for improvement, particularly in boosting initial literacy rates and ensuring even more girls complete primary education in the first place. Strengthening foundational education access and continuing to build on the existing secondary education support mechanisms could help more students continue their academic journey and further improve female representation at all educational levels.
Community Makeup of Jamsher Kalan
Out of the total population, there are 9,798 Muslims, while 119 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 7,034. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 5,139, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 577. This indicates a community with a robust working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,917 | 0.35% of district |
| Males | 5,081 (51.2%) | 0.35% of district |
| Females | 4,835 (48.8%) | 0.35% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 57.9% | 4.95% below district |
| Male Literacy | 64.4% | 3.57% below district |
| Female Literacy | 50.9% | 6.54% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 5,139 | – |
| Area | 5,004 Acres (20.25 sq km) | 0.49% of district |
| Population Density | ≈ 1.98 persons/acre | District: 1022.35/sq km |