Baqa Pur is a village situated in Tehsil Chunian of Kasur District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this village has a total population of 4,967 individuals, including 2,508 males and 2,459 females. Males constitute 50.5 percent, while females make up 49.5 percent of the population. The total land area of Baqa Pur is 1,232 acres, giving it a population density of about 4.03 persons per acre
Educational Progress in Baqa Pur
The literacy rate of this village stands at 56.6 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This falls below the Kasur District average of 62.85 percent, showing a negative gap of 6.25 percentage points. Male literacy in Baqa Pur stands at 62.9 percent, which is lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 5.07 points.
Female literacy is 50.0 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 7.44 points. The figures reveal educational performance that lags behind district benchmarks in both gender categories, with female literacy facing more substantial challenges. This pattern suggests that educational interventions are needed across the community, with particular emphasis on girls’ education to help achieve parity with regional standards and narrow the gender literacy gap.
Academic Accomplishments by Gender
- Primary but below Matric: 627 males and 483 females
- Matric but below Degree: 273 males and 191 females
- Degree and above: 62 males and 60 females
These numbers demonstrate solid educational participation across gender lines in the community. The data shows 483 women completing primary education, 191 reaching matriculation, and 60 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 483 at primary to 191 at matric shows reasonable retention during the secondary school years, with approximately 40 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of 60 female degree holders represents substantial achievement in Baqa Pur. The gender ratio at degree level, with 60 females compared to 62 males, shows excellent representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 97 percent of male levels. This near-parity at the highest educational level is particularly impressive and demonstrates strong community commitment to women’s higher education. The retention rate from primary to matric for girls, at 40 percent, is better than many villages in the region, indicating reasonably effective support systems during the critical secondary school transition.
The fact that women who reach higher education achieve at nearly equal rates to men suggests that pathways and support exist for female students at advanced levels. However, improving initial literacy rates and boosting primary-to-secondary retention further could help even more girls access these opportunities and continue building on the village’s already strong performance in higher education gender parity.
Community Composition
Out of the total population, there are 4,961 Muslims, while 6 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 3,464. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 2,570, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 320. This indicates a community with a robust working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,967 | 0.17% of district |
| Males | 2,508 (50.5%) | 0.17% of district |
| Females | 2,459 (49.5%) | 0.18% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 56.6% | 6.25% below district |
| Male Literacy | 62.9% | 5.07% below district |
| Female Literacy | 50.0% | 7.44% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 2,570 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 320 | – |
| Area | 1,232 Acres (4.99 sq km) | 0.12% of district |
| Population Density | ≈ 4.03 persons/acre | District: 1022.35/sq km |