Bahmni Wala falls within Kasur District of Punjab, Pakistan, and is administratively part of Tehsil Kasur. As per the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics census conducted in 2023, the village has a recorded population of 4,598 residents. Of this total, 2,331 are males and 2,267 are females, reflecting a near-balanced gender composition. Males account for 50.7 percent of the population, while females represent 49.3 percent.
The total geographical area of Bahmni Wala is 1,178 acres, which results in an average population density of approximately 3.90 persons per acre. The official Hadbast / Deh number assigned to this settlement is 0000277, confirming its recognized revenue status within the district.
Educational Status and Literacy Levels
Literacy conditions in Bahmni Wala present a challenging picture when compared with district averages. Among residents aged 10 years and above, the overall literacy rate is 54.2 percent. This is notably lower than the Kasur District average of 62.85 percent, showing a deficit of 8.65 percentage points.
Male literacy in the village stands at 57.5 percent, which is 10.47 points below the district’s male literacy benchmark of 67.97 percent. Female literacy is recorded at 50.9 percent, lagging behind the district female average of 57.44 percent by 6.54 points. These figures indicate that both genders experience lower educational outcomes relative to the wider district.
Despite the lower overall performance, the internal gender gap in literacy within Bahmni Wala is 6.6 percentage points. This is smaller than the district-level gender gap of 10.53 points, suggesting a comparatively balanced distribution of educational access between males and females inside the village, even though overall literacy remains subdued.
Levels of Educational Achievement in Bahmni Wala
Educational attainment data further illustrates participation trends across different stages of schooling:
- Primary but below Matric: 473 males and 440 females
- Matric but below Degree: 247 males and 190 females
- Degree and above: 56 males and 59 females
A total of 440 females have completed primary education, with 190 progressing to matric level. This indicates that roughly 43 percent continued beyond the primary stage. The presence of 59 female degree holders is particularly significant, especially as it slightly exceeds the number of male degree holders, which stands at 56.
For males, progression follows a similar trajectory, with numbers declining from 473 at the primary level to 247 at matric and further to 56 at degree level. While attrition is visible for both genders, the relatively strong female representation at the degree level stands out as an encouraging indicator of community support for women’s higher education.
Population Composition and Age Structure in Bahmni Wala
Religiously, the village population consists of 3,682 Muslims, while 916 residents belong to non-Muslim communities. The population eligible for literacy calculations (aged 10 years and above) totals 3,317 individuals.
Adults aged 18 years and above number 2,601, forming a substantial working-age segment. Additionally, there are 316 senior citizens aged 60 years and above, reflecting a noticeable elderly population within the village demographic structure.
Data Overview
| Indicator | Figures |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,598 |
| Male Population | 2,331 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 2,267 (49.3%) |
| Literacy Rate (10+) | 54.2% |
| Male Literacy | 57.5% |
| Female Literacy | 50.9% |
| Population Aged 10+ | 3,317 |
| Adult Population (18+) | 2,601 |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 316 |
| Land Area | 1,178 acres |
| Population Density | ~3.90 persons per acre |
| Hadbast / Deh No. | 0000277 |