BOHAR is 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 2,449 residents, comprising 1,260 males and 1,189 females. Males constitute approximately 51.4 percent and females 48.6 percent of the total population, showing a balanced demographic structure.
Educational Achievement
The village boasts a literacy rate of 51.2 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is notably high for rural Punjab. Male literacy reaches 62.3 percent while female literacy stands at 39.5 percent. Though a gender gap exists, both rates are encouraging. Educational attainment reveals that 359 males and 221 females have completed primary but below matric education. At the matric but below degree level, 107 males and 47 females have achieved this qualification. In higher education, 37 males and 19 females possess degrees or above.
Community Demographics of Bohar Village
The religious composition shows that 2,446 residents of Bohar follow Islam while 3 individuals practice other faiths. The age structure reveals 1,690 individuals aged 10 years and above, representing the literate-eligible population. The adult population of 18 years and above comprises 1,280 persons, forming the productive workforce driving the village economy. The elderly population aged 60 years and above consists of 160 individuals.
Geographic Base
The village has an area of 1,852 acres, providing substantial land for agricultural purposes. This considerable land area supports diverse farming activities and offers potential for agricultural modernization. The acreage enables sustainable agricultural practices that ensure food security and economic stability for the rural population.