Lakhu Buriar 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 4,027 individuals, including 2,038 males and 1,989 females. Males constitute 50.6 percent, while females make up 49.4 percent of the population. The total land area of Lakhu Buriar is 1,995 acres, giving it a population density of about 2.02 persons per acre. The Hadbast / Deh number of this village is 0000219.
Literacy Level in Lakhu Buriar
The literacy rate of this village stands at 59.3 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 3.55 percentage points. Male literacy in Lakhu Buriar stands at 67.3 percent, which is slightly lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 0.67 points.
Female literacy is 50.7 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 6.74 points. The figures reveal moderate educational performance, with male literacy approaching district benchmarks while female literacy lags behind regional standards. This pattern suggests that while the village has achieved reasonable results in male education, targeted improvements focusing on girls’ education could help achieve full parity with district standards and narrow the existing gender literacy gap.
The gender disparity in literacy rates shows a gap of 16.6 percentage points between male and female literacy within the village. This internal gender gap is substantially wider than the district-level gender gap of 10.53 percentage points, indicating that Lakhu Buriar faces significantly more pronounced challenges in women’s education compared to the broader district context.
While male literacy approaches district averages, the disproportionate impact on female students suggests that additional support mechanisms and resources are needed to ensure equal educational access and retention throughout the learning journey.
Academic Progress Overview
- Primary but below Matric: 476 males and 319 females
- Matric but below Degree: 237 males and 127 females
- Degree and above: 45 males and 40 females
These numbers demonstrate moderate educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 319 women completing primary education, 127 reaching matriculation, and 40 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 319 at primary to 127 at matric shows approximately 40 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of 40 female degree holders represents substantial achievement in Lakhu Buriar. The gender ratio at degree level, with 40 females compared to 45 males, shows excellent representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 89 percent of male levels.
Population Characteristics of Lakhu Buriar
Out of the total population, there are 3,769 Muslims, while 258 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 2,665. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 1,982, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 211.