Kotli Rai Abubakar 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 6,392 individuals, including 3,248 males and 3,144 females. Males constitute 50.8 percent, while females make up 49.2 percent of the population. The total land area of Kotli Rai Abubakar is 5,683 acres, giving it a population density of about 1.12 persons per acre. The Hadbast number of this village is 0000222.
Literacy Rate of Kotli Rai Abubakar
The literacy rate of this village stands at 48.4 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 14.45 percentage points. Male literacy in Kotli Rai Abubakar stands at 55.4 percent, which is significantly lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 12.57 points.
Female literacy is 41.2 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 16.24 points. The figures reveal critically low educational performance that severely lags behind district benchmarks in both gender categories.
The gender disparity in literacy rates shows a gap of 14.2 percentage points between male and female literacy within the village. This internal gender gap is wider than the district-level gender gap of 10.53 percentage points, indicating that this town faces more pronounced challenges in women’s education compared to the broader district context. With both genders performing well below district averages, addressing the root causes of low literacy would benefit the entire community while also narrowing the gender gap.
Academic Achievement Data
- Primary but below Matric: 835 males and 619 females
- Matric but below Degree: 247 males and 162 females
- Degree and above: 54 males and 46 females
These numbers demonstrate moderate educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 619 women completing primary education, 162 reaching matriculation, and 46 achieving degree-level qualifications.
The transition from 619 at primary to 162 at matric shows approximately 26 percent continuing beyond primary level. The presence of 46 female degree holders represents substantial achievement in Kotli Rai Abubakar.
The educational progression pattern reveals significant attrition at each transition point for female students. While 619 women completed primary education, only 162 advanced to matric level, a loss of 457 students representing 74 percent who did not continue during the critical middle school years. The advancement from 162 matriculates to 46 degree holders shows continued challenges at higher education levels.
Socio-Religious Composition of Kotli Rai Abubakar
Out of the total population, there are 6,260 Muslims, while 132 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 4,512. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 3,410, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 415. This indicates a community with a active working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,392 | 0.22% of district |
| Males | 3,248 (50.8%) | 0.22% of district |
| Females | 3,144 (49.2%) | 0.23% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 48.4% | 14.45% below district |
| Male Literacy | 55.4% | 12.57% below district |
| Female Literacy | 41.2% | 16.24% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 3,410 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 415 | – |
| Area | 5,683 Acres (23.00 sq km) | 0.55% of district |
| Population Density | ≈ 1.12 persons/acre | District: 1022.35/sq km |