Tara Garh is a village situated in Tehsil Kasur of Kasur District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this village has a total population of 9,403 individuals, including 4,848 males and 4,555 females. Males constitute 51.6 percent, while females make up 48.4 percent of the population. The total land area of Tara Garh is 2,143 acres, giving it a population density of about 4.39 persons per acre. The Hadbast / Deh number of this village is 0000229.
Literacy Trends in Tara Garh
The literacy rate of this village stands at 46.7 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 16.15 percentage points. Male literacy in Tara Garh stands at 51.6 percent, which is significantly lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 16.37 points.
Female literacy is 41.5 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 15.94 points. The figures reveal critically low educational performance that severely lags behind district benchmarks in both gender categories. This shows 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.
The gender disparity in literacy rates shows a gap of 10.1 percentage points between male and female literacy within the village. This internal gender gap is very close to the district-level gender gap of 10.53 percentage points.
Educational Qualifications Overview
- Primary but below Matric: 786 males and 599 females
- Matric but below Degree: 349 males and 258 females
- Degree and above: 69 males and 63 females
These numbers demonstrate moderate educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 599 women completing primary education, 258 reaching matriculation, and 63 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 599 at primary to 258 at matric shows approximately 43 percent continuing beyond primary level. The presence of 63 female degree holders represents substantial achievement in Tara Garh. The gender ratio at degree level, with 63 females compared to 69 males, shows excellent representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 91 percent of male levels.
The educational progression pattern reveals considerable attrition at each transition point for female students. While 599 women completed primary education, only 258 advanced to matric level, a loss of 341 students representing 57 percent who did not continue during the critical middle school years. The advancement from 258 matriculates to 63 degree holders shows continued challenges at higher education levels.
Community Composition of Tara Garh
Out of the total population, there are 8,943 Muslims, while 460 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 6,128. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 4,816, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 512. This indicates a community with a bustling working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,403 | 0.33% of district |
| Males | 4,848 (51.6%) | 0.33% of district |
| Females | 4,555 (48.4%) | 0.33% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 46.7% | 16.15% below district |
| Male Literacy | 51.6% | 16.37% below district |
| Female Literacy | 41.5% | 15.94% below district |
| Area | 2,143 Acres (8.67 sq km) | 0.21% of district |