Biha Singh 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 3,426 individuals, including 1,739 males and 1,687 females. Males constitute 50.8 percent, while females make up 49.2 percent of the population. The total land area of Biha Singh Wala is 2,387 acres, giving it a population density of about 1.44 persons per acre. The Hadbast / Deh number of this village is 0000332.
Literacy Trends in Biha Singh Wala
The literacy rate of this village stands at 60.0 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This falls slightly below the Kasur District average of 62.85 percent, showing a negative gap of 2.85 percentage points. Male literacy in Biha Singh Wala stands at 67.4 percent, which is marginally lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 0.57 points.
Female literacy is 52.4 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 5.04 points. The figures reveal generally decent educational performance, with male literacy nearly matching district benchmarks while female literacy lags modestly behind regional standards. This pattern suggests that while the village performs reasonably well overall, targeted improvements focusing on girls’ education could help achieve full parity with district standards and close the existing gap.
Educational Qualification Overview
- Primary but below Matric: 487 males and 369 females
- Matric but below Degree: 221 males and 146 females
- Degree and above: 41 males and 43 females
These numbers demonstrate solid educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 369 women completing primary education, 146 reaching matriculation, and 43 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 369 at primary to 146 at matric shows approximately 40 percent continuing beyond primary level. The presence of 43 female degree holders represents remarkable achievement in Biha Singh Wala, especially noteworthy as it exceeds male degree holders (41). The gender ratio at degree level shows superior female representation, with women surpassing men at tertiary education despite lower overall literacy rates.
Population Breakdown of Biha Singh Wala
Out of the total population, there are 3,417 Muslims, while 9 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 2,483. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 1,931, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 261. This indicates a community with a robust working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,426 | 0.12% of district |
| Males | 1,739 (50.8%) | 0.12% of district |
| Females | 1,687 (49.2%) | 0.12% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 60.0% | 2.85% below district |
| Male Literacy | 67.4% | 0.57% below district |
| Female Literacy | 52.4% | 5.04% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 1,931 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 261 | – |
| Area | 2,387 Acres (9.66 sq km) | 0.23% of district |
| Population Density | ≈ 1.44 persons/acre | District: 1022.35/sq km |