BASTI LONG is a village located in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, the village has a population of 2,187 residents, comprising 1,095 males and 1,092 females. The gender distribution is remarkably balanced, with males constituting approximately 50.1 percent and females 49.9 percent of the total population.
Education & Literacy Rate of Basti Long
The literacy rate in BASTI LONG stands at 42.5 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. Male literacy is 51.6 percent while female literacy is 33.2 percent, showing a gender gap in educational access. Educational attainment data reveals that 223 males and 135 females have completed primary but below matric education. At the matric but below degree level, 71 males and 47 females have achieved this qualification. In higher education, 23 males and 9 females possess degrees or above, indicating limited access to advanced educational facilities.
Religious and Age Composition
The religious composition of Basti Long shows that 2,184 residents follow Islam while 3 individuals practice other faiths. The age structure reveals that 1,520 individuals are aged 10 years and above, representing the literate-eligible population. The adult population of 18 years and above comprises 1,140 persons, forming the productive workforce of the village. The elderly population aged 60 years and above consists of 122 individuals who preserve traditional knowledge.
Geographic Resources
The village encompasses an area of 3,484 acres, which is substantial for this population size. This extensive land area supports agricultural activities and provides excellent opportunities for farming expansion and rural development.