Dostpura 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 3,911 individuals, including 1,977 males and 1,934 females. Males constitute 50.5 percent, while females make up 49.5 percent of the population. The total land area of Dost Pura is 944 acres, giving it a population density of about 4.14 persons per acre. The Hadbast number of this village is 0000227.
Literacy Status of Dostpura
The literacy rate of this village stands at 62.2 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 0.65 percentage points. Male literacy in Dost Pura stands at 67.0 percent, which is slightly lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 0.97 points.
Female literacy is 57.1 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 0.34 points. The figures reveal solid educational performance, with both male and female literacy approaching district benchmarks very closely. This pattern suggests that the village has achieved reasonable parity with regional standards, though modest improvements could help achieve full alignment with district averages.
Educational Credentials Breakdown
- Primary but below Matric: 525 males and 419 females
- Matric but below Degree: 177 males and 121 females
- Degree and above: 39 males and 37 females
These numbers demonstrate strong educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 419 women completing primary education, 121 reaching matriculation, and 37 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 419 at primary to 121 at matric shows approximately 29 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of 37 female degree holders represents substantial achievement in Dostpura. The gender ratio at degree level, with 37 females compared to 39 males, shows excellent representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 95 percent of male levels.
Population Composition of Dost Pura
Out of the total population, there are 3,911 Muslims, while no individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 2,722. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 2,036, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 246. This indicates a community with a thriving working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.