Bhila Hithar (also known as Roshan Bheela) is a village situated in Tehsil Kasur of Kasur District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this settlement has a total population of 9,602 individuals, including 4,764 males and 4,838 females. Males constitute 49.6 percent, while females make up 50.4 percent of the population. The total land area of Bhila Hithar is 2,623 acres, giving it a population density of about 3.66 persons per acre. The Hadbast / Deh number of this village is 0000253.
Community Composition of Bhila Hithar
Out of the total population, there are 8,075 Muslims, while 1,527 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 6,406. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 5,024, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 551. This indicates a community with a substantial working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Literacy Status of Bheela Hithar
The literacy rate of this village stands at 61.8 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This marginally falls below the Kasur District average of 62.85 percent, showing a negative gap of 1.05 percentage points. Male literacy in Bheela Hithar stands at 67.7 percent, which is slightly lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 0.27 points.
Female literacy is 55.8 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 1.64 points. The figures reveal generally solid educational performance, with both male and female literacy approaching district benchmarks very closely.
This pattern suggests that while the village performs well overall, modest targeted improvements focusing on both genders could help achieve full parity with district standards and close the small remaining gaps.
The gender disparity in literacy rates shows a gap of 11.9 percentage points between male and female literacy within the village. This internal gender gap is slightly wider than the district-level gender gap of 10.53 percentage points, indicating that Bhila Hithar / Roshan Bheela faces marginally more pronounced challenges in women’s education compared to the broader district context.
Educational Achievement Data
- Primary but below Matric: 1,084 males and 900 females
- Matric but below Degree: 654 males and 514 females
- Degree and above: 164 males and 123 females
These numbers demonstrate strong educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 900 women completing primary education, 514 reaching matriculation, and 123 achieving degree-level qualifications.
The transition from 900 at primary to 514 at matric shows approximately 57 percent continuing beyond primary level. The presence of 123 female degree holders represents substantial achievement in Bhila Hithar. The gender ratio at degree level, with 123 females compared to 164 males, shows good representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 75 percent of male levels.
The educational progression pattern reveals moderate attrition at each transition point for female students. While 900 women completed primary education, only 514 advanced to matric level, a loss of 386 students representing 43 percent who did not continue during the critical middle school years. The advancement from 514 matriculates to 123 degree holders shows continued challenges at higher education levels.
For male gender, the retention rates are comparatively better, with 1,084 at primary reducing to 654 at matric (40 percent retention) and further to 164 at degree level. The relatively strong performance at both matric and degree levels, with female representation reaching 57 percent retention at matric and 75 percent at degree level compared to males, demonstrates effective community engagement and adequate educational infrastructure that maintains reasonable gender parity throughout much of the educational pipeline.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,602 | 0.34% of district |
| Males | 4,764 (49.6%) | 0.33% of district |
| Females | 4,838 (50.4%) | 0.35% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 61.8% | 1.05% below district |
| Male Literacy | 67.7% | 0.27% below district |
| Female Literacy | 55.8% | 1.64% below district |
| Area | 2,623 Acres (10.62 sq km) | 0.26% of district |
| Population Density | ≈ 3.66 persons/acre | District: 1022.35/sq km |