Bahadur Pura 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 5,337 individuals, including 2,738 males and 2,599 females. Males constitute 51.3 percent, while females make up 48.7 percent of the population. The total land area of Bahadur Pura is 1,339 acres, giving it a population density of about 3.99 persons per acre. The Hadbast number of this village is 0000254.
Literacy Status of Bahadur Pura
The literacy rate of this village stands at 53.7 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This falls substantially below the Kasur District average of 62.85 percent, showing a negative gap of 9.15 percentage points. Male literacy in Bahadur Pura stands at 59.4 percent, which is significantly lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 8.57 points.
Female literacy is 47.7 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 9.74 points. The figures reveal critically low educational performance that severely lags behind district benchmarks in both gender categories. This pattern suggests that urgent and comprehensive educational interventions are needed across the community to help achieve parity with regional standards and improve literacy outcomes for both genders.
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 wider than the district-level gender gap of 10.53 percentage points, indicating that Bahadur Pura faces more pronounced challenges in women’s education compared to the broader district context.
Educational Qualifications Overview
- Primary but below Matric: 635 males and 499 females
- Matric but below Degree: 369 males and 237 females
- Degree and above: 89 males and 53 females
These numbers demonstrate moderate educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 499 women completing primary education, 237 reaching matriculation, and 53 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 499 at primary to 237 at matric shows approximately 47 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The educational progression pattern reveals moderate attrition at each transition point for female students. While 499 women completed primary education, only 237 advanced to matric level, a loss of 262 students representing 53 percent who did not continue during the critical middle school years. The advancement from 237 matriculates to 53 degree holders shows continued challenges at higher education levels.
For males, the retention rates are similar, with 635 at primary reducing to 369 at matric (42 percent retention) and further to 89 at degree level. The 47 percent retention rate at matric for females is relatively strong compared to many villages in the region, and the solid performance at the degree level demonstrates that educational infrastructure adequately supports women’s higher education for those who persist through the pipeline.
Population Structure of Bahadur Pura
Out of the total population, there are 4,619 Muslims, while 718 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 4,061. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 3,118, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 360. This indicates a community with a flourishing working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,337 | 0.19% of district |
| Males | 2,738 (51.3%) | 0.19% of district |
| Females | 2,599 (48.7%) | 0.19% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 53.7% | 9.15% below district |
| Male Literacy | 59.4% | 8.57% below district |
| Female Literacy | 47.7% | 9.74% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 3,118 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 360 | – |
| Area | 1,339 Acres (5.42 sq km) | 0.13% of district |
| Population Density | ≈ 3.99 persons/acre | District: 1022.35/sq km |