Badhai Ki is a village situated in Tehsil Chunian of Kasur District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this settlement has a total population of 3,856 individuals, including 1,941 males and 1,914 females. Males constitute 50.3 percent, while females make up 49.7 percent of the population. The total land area of Badhai Ki is 1,233 acres, giving it a population density of about 3.13 persons per acre. The Hadbast number of this village is 0000419.
Literacy Highlights of Badhai Ki
The literacy rate of this village stands at 62.0 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 0.85 percentage points. Male literacy in Badhai Ke stands at 67.8 percent, which is slightly lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 0.17 points.
Female literacy is 56.1 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 1.34 points. The figures reveal generally solid educational performance, with both male and female literacy approaching district benchmarks very closely. This pattern suggests that while the village performs well overall, modest targeted improvements focusing on both genders could help achieve full parity with district standards and close the small remaining gaps.
The gender disparity in literacy rates shows a gap of 11.7 percentage points between male and female literacy within the village. This internal gender gap is slightly wider than the district-level gender gap of 10.53 percentage points, indicating that Badhai Ki faces marginally more pronounced challenges in women’s education compared to the broader district context. Despite performing near district averages overall, there remains opportunity for improvement in ensuring that educational progress benefits both genders equally throughout the academic pipeline.
Academic Progress Overview
- Primary but below Matric: 499 males and 441 females
- Matric but below Degree: 208 males and 131 females
- Degree and above: 56 males and 38 females
These numbers demonstrate strong educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 441 women completing primary education, 131 reaching matriculation, and 38 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 441 at primary to 131 at matric shows approximately 30 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of 38 female degree holders represents substantial achievement in Badhai Ke. The gender ratio at degree level, with 38 females compared to 56 males, shows good representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 68 percent of male levels.
Demographic Overview of Badhai Ki
Out of the total population, there are 3,786 Muslims, while 70 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 2,652. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 1,968, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 233. This indicates a community with a robust working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,856 | 0.14% of district |
| Males | 1,941 (50.3%) | 0.13% of district |
| Females | 1,914 (49.7%) | 0.14% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 62.0% | 0.85% below district |
| Male Literacy | 67.8% | 0.17% below district |
| Female Literacy | 56.1% | 1.34% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 1,968 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 233 | – |
| Area | 1,233 Acres (4.99 sq km) | 0.12% of district |
| Population Density | ≈ 3.13 persons/acre | District: 1022.35/sq km |