Bhune Ki Hithar is a small village situated in Tehsil Chunian of Kasur District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, it has a total population of 647 individuals, including 332 males and 315 females. Males constitute 51.3 percent, while females make up 48.7 percent of the population. The total land area of this village is 415 acres, giving it a population density of about 1.56 persons per acre.
Literacy Profile of Bhune Ki Hithar
The literacy rate of this village stands at 51.6 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 11.25 percentage points. Male literacy in Bhune Ki Hithar stands at 53.4 percent, which is significantly lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 14.57 points.
Female literacy is 49.5 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 7.94 points. The figures reveal moderate educational performance, with both male and female literacy falling below district benchmarks.
Academic Achievement Data
- Primary but below Matric: 72 males and 64 females
- Matric but below Degree: 18 males and 12 females
- Degree and above: 4 males and 1 female
These numbers demonstrate limited educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 64 women completing primary education, 12 reaching matriculation, and only 1 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 64 at primary to 12 at matric shows approximately 19 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of just 1 female degree holder represents minimal achievement in Bhune Ki Hithar. The gender ratio at degree level, with 1 female compared to 4 males, shows limited representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 25 percent of male levels.
Population Composition
Out of the total population, there are 646 Muslims, while 1 individual belongs to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 409. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 294, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 34.