Landian 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 4,574 individuals, including 2,320 males and 2,254 females. Males constitute 50.7 percent, while females make up 49.3 percent of the population. The total land area of Landian Wala is 2,082 acres, giving it a population density of about 2.20 persons per acre. The Hadbast number of this village is 0000451.
Literacy Rate in Landian Wala
The literacy rate of this village stands at 39.7 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This falls drastically below the Kasur District average of 62.85 percent, showing a negative gap of 23.15 percentage points. Male literacy in Landian Wala stands at 43.9 percent, which is significantly lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 24.07 points.
Female literacy is 35.3 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 22.14 points. The figures reveal alarmingly low educational performance that severely lags behind district benchmarks in both gender categories. This pattern suggests that immediate and intensive educational interventions are desperately needed across the community, with urgent focus on establishing basic educational foundations for both genders to help achieve even minimum literacy standards and begin addressing the massive educational deficit.
Educational Qualification Metrics
- Primary but below Matric: 546 males and 389 females
- Matric but below Degree: 187 males and 126 females
- Degree and above: 33 males and 37 females
These numbers demonstrate limited educational participation across gender lines in the community. The data shows 389 women completing primary education, 126 reaching matriculation, and 37 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 389 at primary to 126 at matric shows substantial attrition during the secondary school years, with approximately 32 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of 37 female degree holders represents a remarkable achievement in Landian Wala, especially noteworthy as it exceeds the number of male degree holders (33). This reversal at the tertiary level is striking given the low overall literacy rates and suggests strong dedication among families who commit to girls’ higher education. The gender ratio at degree level, with 37 females compared to 33 males, shows superior female representation at the tertiary tier. This exceptional pattern indicates that while many girls face severe barriers in accessing basic education, those families who invest in daughters’ education provide sustained support through the highest levels.
However, the catastrophically low overall literacy rates and the loss of two-thirds of female primary completers before matric represent a critical crisis. Comprehensive community mobilization, massive infrastructure development, universal enrollment campaigns, economic incentives, and targeted support for girls’ education at all levels are essential to transform educational outcomes.
Demographic Snapshot of Landian Wala
Out of the total population, there are 4,368 Muslims, while 206 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 3,271. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 2,322, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 313. This indicates a community with a robust working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,574 | 0.16% of district |
| Males | 2,320 (50.7%) | 0.16% of district |
| Females | 2,254 (49.3%) | 0.16% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 39.7% | 23.15% below district |
| Male Literacy | 43.9% | 24.07% below district |
| Female Literacy | 35.3% | 22.14% below district |
| Area | 2,082 Acres (8.43 sq km) | 0.21% of district |