Bhala is a village situated in Tehsil Kasur of Kasur District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this village has a total population of 7,363 individuals, including 3,755 males and 3,608 females. Males constitute 51.0 percent, while females make up 49.0 percent of the population. The total land area of Bhala is 2,564 acres, giving it a population density of about 2.87 persons per acre. The Hadbast / Deh number of this village is 0000216.
Out of the total population, there are 6,701 Muslims, while 662 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 5,233. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 3,789, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 407.
Literacy Performance of Bhala
The literacy rate of this village stands at 82.3 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This remarkably exceeds the Kasur District average of 62.85 percent, showing a positive gap of 19.45 percentage points. Male literacy in Bhala stands at 84.4 percent, which is substantially higher than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 16.43 points.
Female literacy is 80.1 percent, significantly exceeding the district female average (57.44 percent) by 22.66 points. The figures reveal outstanding educational performance, with both male and female literacy substantially surpassing district benchmarks. This shows that Bhala village has implemented highly effective educational strategies and community support systems that other villages could emulate to achieve similar success in literacy development.
The gender disparity in literacy rates shows a gap of only 4.3 percentage points between male and female literacy within the village. This internal gender gap is significantly lower than the district-level gender gap of 10.53 percentage points, demonstrating an educational culture that values and supports learning for both genders nearly equally.
This near-parity creates an environment where female students have access to similar educational opportunities and encouragement as their male counterparts, making this village a model for gender-inclusive education in the region.
Academic Credentials Breakdown
- Primary but below Matric: 870 males and 793 females
- Matric but below Degree: 259 males and 200 females
- Degree and above: 91 males and 51 females
These numbers demonstrate strong educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 793 women completing primary education, 200 reaching matriculation, and 51 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 793 at primary to 200 at matric shows approximately 25 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of 51 female degree holders represents substantial achievement in Bhala. The gender ratio at degree level, with 51 females compared to 91 males, shows good representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 56 percent of male levels.
Key Statistics of Bhala
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,363 | 0.26% of district |
| Males | 3,755 (51.0%) | 0.26% of district |
| Females | 3,608 (49.0%) | 0.26% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 82.3% | 19.45% above district |
| Male Literacy | 84.4% | 16.43% above district |
| Female Literacy | 80.1% | 22.66% above district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 3,789 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 407 | – |
| Area | 2,564 Acres (10.38 sq km) | 0.25% of district |
| Population Density | ≈ 2.87 persons/acre | District: 1022.35/sq km |