Fateh Muhammad Kalan 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 2,282 individuals, including 1,158 males and 1,124 females. Males constitute 50.7 percent, while females make up 49.3 percent of the population. The total land area of this village is 1,031 acres, giving it a population density of about 2.21 persons per acre. The Hadbast / Deh number of this village is 0000445.
Literacy Highlights of Fateh Muhammad Kalan
The literacy rate of this village stands at 42.4 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This falls substantially below the Kasur District average of 62.85 percent, showing a negative gap of 20.45 percentage points. Male literacy in Fateh Muhammad Kalan stands at 48.8 percent, which is significantly lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 19.17 points.
Female literacy is 35.7 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 21.74 points. The figures reveal critically low educational performance that severely lags behind district benchmarks in both gender categories. This pattern suggests that urgent and comprehensive educational interventions are needed across the community to help achieve parity with regional standards and improve literacy outcomes for both genders.
Educational Qualifications Overview
- Primary but below Matric: 235 males and 188 females
- Matric but below Degree: 48 males and 23 females
- Degree and above: 19 males and 9 females
These numbers demonstrate limited educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 188 women completing primary education, 23 reaching matriculation, and 9 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 188 at primary to 23 at matric shows approximately 12 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of 9 female degree holders represents modest achievement in Fateh Muhammad Kalan. The gender ratio at degree level, with 9 females compared to 19 males, shows moderate representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 47 percent of male levels.
Demographic Features
Out of the total population, there are 2,281 Muslims, while 1 individual belongs to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 1,565. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 1,146, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 161.