Mahmood Khokhar 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 1,033 individuals, including 525 males and 508 females. Males constitute 50.8 percent, while females make up 49.2 percent of the population. The total land area of Mahmood Khokhar is 695 acres, giving it a population density of about 1.49 persons per acre. The Hadbast number of this village is 0000440.
Literacy Rate in Mahmood Khokhar
The literacy rate of this village stands at 58.8 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 4.05 percentage points. Male literacy in Mehmood Khokhar stands at 69.7 percent, which is notably higher than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 1.73 points.
Female literacy is 47.8 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 9.64 points. The figures reveal contrasting educational performance between genders, with male literacy exceeding district benchmarks while female literacy lags considerably behind regional standards.
This pattern suggests that while educational resources have benefited male students, targeted interventions focusing on girls’ education are needed to help achieve parity with district standards and narrow the substantial gender literacy gap.
Scholarly Attainment Levels
- Primary but below Matric: 172 males and 149 females
- Matric but below Degree: 78 males and 30 females
- Degree and above: 17 males and 5 females
These numbers demonstrate moderate educational participation across gender lines in the community. The data shows 149 women completing primary education, 30 reaching matriculation, and 5 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 149 at primary to 30 at matric shows significant attrition during the secondary school years, with only approximately 20 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of 5 female degree holders represents modest achievement in Mahmood Khokhar. The gender ratio at degree level, with 5 females compared to 17 males, shows underrepresentation of women at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 29 percent of male levels. This significant gap reflects the compounding challenges women face throughout their educational journey in the village. The particularly severe dropout rate between primary and matric for girls, with only one in five primary completers advancing, represents a critical bottleneck.
While male students show strong progression through educational levels, female students face substantial barriers at the secondary transition point. Strengthening retention mechanisms during these crucial middle school years, addressing barriers specific to girls’ secondary education such as distance to schools or economic pressures, and providing targeted support could help more students continue their academic journey and ultimately improve female representation at all advanced educational levels.
Village Composition of Mahmood Khokhar
Out of the total population, there are 1,033 Muslims, while no individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 815. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 636, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 98. This indicates a community with a robust working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,033 | 0.04% of district |
| Males | 525 (50.8%) | 0.04% of district |
| Females | 508 (49.2%) | 0.04% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 58.8% | 4.05% below district |
| Male Literacy | 69.7% | 1.73% above district |
| Female Literacy | 47.8% | 9.64% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 636 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 98 | – |
| Area | 695 Acres (2.81 sq km) | 0.07% of district |
| Population Density | ≈ 1.49 persons/acre | District: 1022.35/sq km |