Bharwal Khurd 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 1,359 individuals, including 677 males and 682 females. Males constitute 49.8 percent, while females make up 50.2 percent of the population. The total land area of Bharwal Khurd is 880 acres, giving it a population density of about 1.54 persons per acre. The Hadbast / Deh number of this village is 0000246.
Literacy Performance in Bharwal Khurd
The literacy rate of this village stands at 56.1 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This falls below the Kasur District average of 62.85 percent, showing a gap of 6.75 percentage points. Male literacy in Bharwal Khurd stands at 60.3 percent, which is lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 7.67 points.
Female literacy is 51.5 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 5.94 points. The figures reveal noticeable educational deficits across both genders, with male literacy showing a slightly larger gap than female literacy. This pattern suggests that comprehensive educational interventions targeting both boys and girls could help bridge these disparities and bring literacy rates up to regional standards.
Educational Attainment Figures
- Primary but below Matric: 167 males and 132 females
- Matric but below Degree: 80 males and 55 females
- Degree and above: 12 males and 16 females
These statistics demonstrate reasonable educational participation considering the village’s small population size. The data shows 132 women completing primary education, 55 reaching matriculation, and 16 achieving degree-level qualifications. Remarkably, female degree holders outnumber their male counterparts, with 16 women versus 12 men at the highest educational tier.
This notable achievement reflects progressive attitudes toward women’s higher education in Bharwal Khurd. While the transition from 132 at primary to 55 at matric shows expected attrition, the fact that 16 women ultimately earn degrees demonstrates determination and adequate support for female students pursuing tertiary education. The gender reversal at degree level, where women surpass men, is particularly encouraging and indicates that women who persist through the education system receive sufficient support to complete their higher education successfully, despite the challenges at earlier educational stages.
Demographic Structure of Bharwal Khurd
Out of the total population, there are 1,357 Muslims, while 2 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 954. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 679, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 70. This indicates a community with a substantial working-age demographic and a moderate elderly population.