Burj Shahbaz Ke 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 560 individuals, including 281 males and 279 females. Males constitute 50.2 percent, while females make up 49.8 percent of the population. The total land area of Burj Shahbaz Ke is 608 acres, giving it a population density of about 0.92 persons per acre. The Hadbast number of this village is 485.
Literacy Trends in Burj Shahbaz Ke
The literacy rate of this village stands at 16.4 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This falls catastrophically below the Kasur District average of 62.85 percent, showing a negative gap of 46.45 percentage points. Male literacy in Burj Shahbaz Ke stands at 18.6 percent, which is drastically lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 49.37 points.
Female literacy is 14.2 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 43.24 points. The figures reveal critically low educational performance that severely lags behind district benchmarks in both gender categories, representing an educational emergency. This pattern suggests that immediate and comprehensive interventions are desperately needed across the community, with intensive focus on both male and female education to establish even basic literacy foundations and begin addressing the profound educational deficit.
Academic Progress Indicators
- Primary but below Matric: 30 males and 18 females
- Matric but below Degree: 3 males and 3 females
- Degree and above: 1 male and 0 females
These numbers demonstrate extremely limited educational participation across gender lines in this small community. The data shows only 18 women completing primary education, 3 reaching matriculation, and no females achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 18 at primary to 3 at matric shows severe attrition during the secondary school years, with only approximately 17 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The absence of female degree holders represents a critical educational gap in this village. The gender ratio at degree level, with 0 females compared to 1 male, shows complete absence of women at the tertiary tier. However, the fact that 3 females have reached matriculation level demonstrates some potential for educational advancement. What is particularly concerning is the extremely low number of primary completers, only 18 females out of the entire eligible population.
Residential Profile of Burj Shahbaz Ke
Out of the total population, there are 560 Muslims, while no individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 415. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 322, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 48. This indicates a community with a robust working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Burj Shehebaz | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 560 | 0.02% of district |
| Males | 281 (50.2%) | 0.02% of district |
| Females | 279 (49.8%) | 0.02% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 16.4% | 46.45% below district |
| Male Literacy | 18.6% | 49.37% below district |
| Female Literacy | 14.2% | 43.24% below district |
| Area | 608 Acres (2.46 sq km) | 0.06% of district |