Basti Syed Hakim Shah 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 1,223 individuals, including 622 males and 601 females. Males constitute 50.9 percent, while females make up 49.1 percent of the population. The total land area of Basti Syed Hakim Shah is 712 acres, giving it a population density of about 1.72 persons per acre. The Hadbast / Deh number of this village is 0000447.
Literacy Level in Basti Syed Hakim Shah
The literacy rate of this village stands at 54.5 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 8.35 percentage points. Male literacy in Basti Syed Hakim Shah stands at 63.2 percent, which is lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 4.77 points.
Female literacy is 46.1 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 11.34 points. The figures reveal moderate educational performance, with both male and female literacy falling below district benchmarks. It shows that targeted improvements focusing on both genders could help achieve full parity with district standards and close the remaining gaps in literacy outcomes.
Educational Qualifications Overview
- Primary but below Matric: 172 males and 140 females
- Matric but below Degree: 63 males and 32 females
- Degree and above: 12 males and 14 females
These numbers demonstrate moderate educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 140 women completing primary education, 32 reaching matriculation, and 14 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 140 at primary to 32 at matric shows approximately 23 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of 14 female degree holders represents modest achievement in Basti Syed Hakim Shah. The gender ratio at degree level, with 14 females compared to 12 males, shows remarkable representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment exceeding male levels—a notable reversal of typical patterns in the region.
Community Composition
Out of the total population, there are 1,223 Muslims, while no individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 831. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 656, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 78.