Qila Natha Singh 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 4,584 individuals, including 2,357 males and 2,227 females. Males constitute 51.4 percent, while females make up 48.6 percent of the population. The total land area of Qila Natha Singh is 1,218 acres, giving it a population density of about 3.76 persons per acre. The Hadbast / Deh number of this village is 0000279.
Literacy Performance of Qila Natha Singh
The literacy rate of this village stands at 55.1 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 7.75 percentage points. Male literacy in Qila Natha Singh stands at 65.7 percent, which is lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 2.27 points.
Female literacy is 43.9 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 13.54 points. The figures reveal mixed educational performance, with male literacy approaching district benchmarks while female literacy lags considerably behind regional standards.
This pattern suggests that while the village has achieved reasonable results in male education, targeted improvements focusing on girls’ education could help achieve full parity with district standards and narrow the existing gender literacy gap.
The gender disparity in literacy rates shows a gap of 21.8 percentage points between male and female literacy within the village. This internal gender gap is substantially wider than the district-level gender gap of 10.53 percentage points, indicating that Qila Natha Singh faces significantly more pronounced challenges in women’s education compared to the broader district context.
Educational Qualifications Overview
- Primary but below Matric: 753 males and 471 females
- Matric but below Degree: 247 males and 141 females
- Degree and above: 67 males and 41 females
These numbers demonstrate moderate educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 471 women completing primary education, 141 reaching matriculation, and 41 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 471 at primary to 141 at matric shows approximately 30 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of 41 female degree holders represents substantial achievement. The gender ratio at degree level, with 41 females compared to 67 males, shows moderate representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 61 percent of male levels.
Community Composition of Qila Natha Singh
Out of the total population, there are 4,442 Muslims, while 142 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 3,364. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 2,358, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 268. This indicates a community with a robust working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,584 | 0.16% of district |
| Males | 2,357 (51.4%) | 0.16% of district |
| Females | 2,227 (48.6%) | 0.16% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 55.1% | 7.75% below district |
| Male Literacy | 65.7% | 2.27% below district |
| Female Literacy | 43.9% | 13.54% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 2,358 | – |
| Area | 1,218 Acres (4.93 sq km) | 0.12% of district |