Bugri 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 8,692 individuals, including 4,573 males and 4,119 females. Males constitute 52.6 percent, while females make up 47.4 percent of the population. The total land area of Bugri is 1,889 acres, giving it a population density of about 4.60 persons per acre. The Hadbast / Deh number of this village is 0000215.
Literacy Trends in Bugri
The literacy rate of this village stands at 53.3 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 9.55 percentage points. Male literacy in Bugri stands at 57.6 percent, which is significantly lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 10.37 points.
Female literacy is 48.5 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 8.94 points. The figures reveal moderate educational performance, with both male and female literacy falling below district benchmarks. This pattern suggests that targeted improvements focusing on both genders could help achieve full parity with district standards and close the remaining gaps in literacy outcomes.
The gender disparity in literacy rates shows a gap of 9.1 percentage points between male and female literacy within the village. This internal gender gap is slightly lower than the district-level gender gap of 10.53 percentage points, indicating that Bugri has achieved marginally better gender balance in education compared to the broader district context.
Educational Qualifications Overview
- Primary but below Matric: 938 males and 804 females
- Matric but below Degree: 452 males and 301 females
- Degree and above: 87 males and 54 females
These numbers demonstrate moderate educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 804 women completing primary education, 301 reaching matriculation, and 54 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 804 at primary to 301 at matric shows approximately 37 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of 54 female degree holders represents substantial achievement. The gender ratio at degree level, with 54 females compared to 87 males, shows moderate representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 62 percent of male levels.
Population Structure of Bugri
Out of the total population, there are 7,496 Muslims, while 1,196 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 6,205. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 4,462, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 444. This indicates a community with a robust working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,692 | 0.31% of district |
| Males | 4,573 (52.6%) | 0.31% of district |
| Females | 4,119 (47.4%) | 0.30% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 53.3% | 9.55% below district |
| Male Literacy | 57.6% | 10.37% below district |
| Female Literacy | 48.5% | 8.94% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 4,462 | – |
| Area | 1,889 Acres (7.65 sq km) | 0.18% of district |